Using Hydraulically driven impliments

[Julian]

Hi there, I am looking for some advice: I have a Major circa 54 fitted with a front loader operated by the same lever as the 3 point link, this can be isolated so that a tipper can be used at the rear via a quick fit connector.

I have a McConnel finger bar hedge cutter intended for a small tractor which with some modification could fit the 3 point link, the problem is it runs on the hydraulic supply from the tractor .. it isn't run off the PTO, and I only have the one pressure feed operated by the same lever that the 3 point linkage.

I have been told that if i tap into tipper connection I can just send the return back into the axle by removing the oil filler plug, but this means I would have to hold the lever up constantly whilst trying to drive, and couldn't operate 3 pint linkage separately. The question is then: is it possible to tap into the Hydraulic supply so there is a constant feed to the cutter when the pump is engaged, and still operate the 3 point link independently through the lever?

If its a no then Plan B is going to be buy a PTO pump and tank...

Thanks Julian

[Brian]

The Major is not the best tractor to try and run multiple hydraulic services. It would run the motor on your hedge cutter but you would have to re-direct the flow if you wanted to use the lift arms. McConnel did fit a diverter valve to the front of the valve chest but this would not really help running a hydraulic motor as it was only meant to operate a single ram.

Your Plan B is the way to go.

[Pavel]

Agree with Brian's last suggestion. We fitted an aux. pump to the PTO drive to operate a FEL. The lift rams will handle a good half a ton, plus the crowd and tilt ram. The only problem is the establishment of very pronounced biceps without power steering. A helpful trick is to run the front tyres with 35 psi in them.

Pavel.

[Julian]

Ok thanks folks, much appreciated