tapping into hydraulics

[Balex]

Im going to put a remote valve lever onto the b7100
Is the difference between cutting into the line and taking it off the external plug that we cant use the 3 point hydraulics while its in the external position??

 

[eserv]

Im going to put a remote valve lever onto the b7100
Is the difference between cutting into the line and taking it off the external plug that we cant use the 3 point hydraulics while its in the external position??

Yes, pretty much! I'd cut into the lines if it were mine. I would be a good idea to use a control valve with power beyond as well.

 

[seanbarr]

Balex, I have the same tractor with a FEL on a separate hydraulic system. I'm in the middle of adding an electrical diverter for the rear and front on QD's. what do you have on your tractor?

 

[kubotasam]

You should not need to cut into the line on a B7100. They have a "tap in" block for hydraulics. It is located near the fuel filter on the side of the engine block. It has a cover plate that gets replaced with a different style to allow the hydraulics to be diverted to the remote valve. I am not sure if you can still buy the new cover or not but it is easy to make a new one that will work.