Single Hydro to Dual Hydro

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Gordy, I tried to MSN you about this, but you weren't on... anyway... does a 1969(ish) 4020D have the hydro output to run dual hydraulics off of a single hydraulic outlet?

We're taking our 3010G in for some engine service and we have to take the 148 loader off to do so, and my dad and I were thinking about putting the loader on the 4020 instead considering it has been the better working tractor of the two and might be able to handle it better... any thoughts? Experiences?

Thanks

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I'll chime in on this one. You could plum in a spool valve and run it through your single outlet and it would work just fine. Otherwise you could get all of the stuff to convert your 4020 to dual hydraulics. You have to get the block that goes up under the dash and the outlet for the rear end and all the plumbing. The easiest and fastest way would be to add a spool valve. 774630 just did that on one of their 4020s when he removed the F-10 farmhand and put the 158 on it. He could probably tell you how it worked out for him. I think he is pretty happy with it.

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Well, spending the $$$ to convert it (by adding duals instead of just using a "splitter") is out of the option, we'd like to get a 4X40 series with a cab so we don't want to have to spend a bunch on these and then end up wasting money if we were to buy a 40 series very soon...

Thanks!

[70ds]

I would say a spool valve would be your cheapest route. That will still cost you about 300 for the valve. Plus more if you would have to replace any hoses to convert it.