Rear remotes are the cat's meow GP. You are gonna be tickled to death with the set up. Chains of any kind are better than none...but now you know that first hand. Those fittings that go into the cylinder are ORB's...O-Ring Boss fittings. The oring does the sealing, no teflon required. The flared end is a JIC, which is a 37 degree flare. No thread seal either. Dang that's a neat adaption....and to think you 'claim' to be non-mechanical. LOL.. Ya done good sir.
LOl! God morning T! Thanks so much- so, when I have the fitting ends which are flared do not require any tape and the fittings with a rubber ring mean I don't need any tape. What about the fittings , for example, like the end couplers. I find those don't have any flare to them and don't have any rubber. Do those need tape? Thanks my friend.
@@GPOutdoors I would have to actually see one of them and then without it in my hand I still might not be able to tell. But the rule of thumb is that a pipe thread requires pipe dope or teflon tape. A pipe thread will have a tapered thread. If you hold a male end vertically you can actually SEE the difference in diameter from the beginning to the end of the threads. An ORB has no taper and relies on the o-ring for the seal, not needing extreme torque to seal it. Some of the hoses will have a JIC male or swivel female on one end and the other will have a male pipe thread to thread into control valves (if so supplied) or into quick connect ends opposite the actual quick connect end. There are virtually every combination of ORB/JIC/MNPT(Male pipe)/FNPT(Female pipe) you can think of in swivel straights and 90 degree swivel fittings as well as 45's. Now please bear in mind that hydraulics and their components IS one of my weakest points but I hope this didn't make it all more confusing.... LOL.
Good morning GP,good job on the install.A couple pointers for the future.The O-ring fittings with the sealing nut DO not need teflon sealing tape,thats the purpose of the o-ring under the nut,Just screw the fitting in,orient the fitting,then tighten the nut.ALSO,you dont need tape on the tapered swivel fittings either,the tapered seat does the sealing when tightened.Generally,swiveled or o-ring fittings need no tape,eveything else usaually does.Its a learning curve,you did a good job,dealer would have charged 250.00 to do that.
Good evening MD! Thanks very kindly for the great advice! It is much appreciated. Always things to learn and I will know for the next time. Have a great week and thanks again!
When using the tape on the tapered threads, leave 1 to 1 1/2 clean threads (no tape) on the leading edge. That way you will not get any tape into the Hydralics system. That can plug a filter or hold a valve open or closed when you don’t want it.
I bought my Kubota Grand L 4240 GST with rear remotes. You can use the 1st remote even with the detent function. Just a pain to remove the fitting from the remote. My machine came with 3 rear remotes. I use the 3rd remote for a hydraulic top link. BEST THING I EVER DID.
Great to hear - thanks Andrew. I removed them today. Funny but it worked ok. I had to push it in, to then pull it out but worked. Just the same as when I pushed them in. Thanks again!
@@PurpleCollarLife just don't price it from the manufacturer. Kubota wanted close to 300$ for the top link, & 500-700$ for the side tilt. I bought my top link off the shelf at a different tractor dealer for 180$. I still use the manual tilt when needed.
You probably just didn’t film this, but you probably need to add hydraulic fluid to replace the fluid taken up by the cylinder and the hoses. The other thing I do is plug the fitting protector that came off the rear remote into the fitting protector that came off the hose end; as, that keeps both protectors quite a bit cleaner. Especially the female fitting that will go back on the hose end when you take the blade off. Great video!!
Hey good evening Jan! Thanks for the great tips. I checked the hydraulic fluid this morning and all good - thanks for the good advice. Will remember to join the two caps together too. Thanks again!
Tip: I have the same kit on my B2650, if you loop the hydraulic hoses below the 3pt arm they will fit nicely. And you will not have them all curled up. Timestamp: 15:36. As always love your videos! -Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors I will send you a video reply in a couple of days, not the best with words to describe on how to run the hydraulic hoses. "The best I can come up with is to put them under all the arms." Also since you will be using your tractor in cold weather I will show a product (in the same video) that will help you keep the temp in your motor / cab.
Surprising that the rear hydraulic remotes on a cab tractor were an option. Now that you've got them installed, you'll be happy to have them come snow clearing season.
Searching comments for where to find the angling kit and not seeing where in the comments. Assuming dealer ordered part because even google search is only coming up with manuals or pdf files. Used part number to search was going to order online if I could find one but no luck. Just purchased the Lt2610 today with extra ports for hydraulics on front and back! Land pride fear blade was also in the purchase now want to add the hydraulic to the blade for this winter. Will be calling the dealer tomorrow to find me one if possible. Thanks for all your videos they’re great time killer and seem to be becoming an easy place to find good review on tractor help. Hope you keep it up!! Thanks for Central Ny.
Hey good evening Nick. Thanks! Yes, it is a dealer order part - the kit part number is in the back of the manual for your rear blade (sorry I would get it for you but I am not with the manual right now). If you bought a 15 series blade, there is no angling kit option for it - only the 16 series and up, I believe. Good luck and all the best!
On another topic - time to get the boat out and winterized. We had a frozen engine block when the storage didn't get all the water out. Expensive repair. Great tractor video / good work and didn't even have to get Guy's help. Take care
I couldn't agree more with the added rear remotes GP. When I bought my J.Deere two years ago I ordered it with two rear remotes. So glad I did too. I also got a rear sickle bar mower and the sickle bar is raised and lowered from the operator seat. No getting on and off. Good job GP.
HEADS UP! That 3rd cap on the side of the cylinder that you have facing towards the inside toward the tractor end, may be just a paint cap. I purchased a rear blade with the hydraulic when I bought my MX5200. The dealership missed the cap as well. A few uses in the cap failed and I was shooting hydraulic fluid 10'-15' out the side of the cylinder. That needs a plug installed. The paint cap looks like a plug and its even threaded but won't hold up to those pressures. I love my hydraulic in my rear blade. Beats getting on and off the tractor. You didn't go wrong on that upgrade.
Hey good evening Rick. Thanks for the heads up. I just went out and checked - I tapped it with a metal bar and it sounds pretty solid. I'll keep an eye on it for sure. Thanks again- All the best!
Like you, I always grease the pins where the cylinder mounts. I did not use the factory pins. Instead I used two rubberized red-handled hitch pins. This makes it very quick and easy to pull the two hair pins and remove the cylinder from my blade. I only use the blade for winter snow removal so I remove the cylinder during the summer and store it in the garage. This prevents corrosion and helps extend the life of the hoses.
The bevel is a JIC and does not use teflon tape. NPT (national pipe thread) does need tape. Very nice set up with the hydraulics. Expensive but worth it if you own the tractor for many years.
You bet - its on the list - just running hard trying to get some chores done before the snow comes. They say it's coming early this year. Take care Mike!
Saw your video about your truck theft. It's terrible you had to go through that, but watching this video afterward it came to mind that Kubota tractor keys are generic. One key will fit a wide range of models and even other equipment such as RTV's, loaders, or mowers, not just your tractor. Recently learned this after my purchase of a new Kubota M4D. This may be a topic you could cover in a future video for the community and something you should find a remedy to for yourself.
Good morning Casey. Thanks for your kind comments and also for sharing that info. I know that many manufacturer's use a generic key for many types of equipment but didn't realize they did for tractors as well. Thanks again - have a great weekend!
Rear remotes seem like they would be darn near essential if a person can stand the hit to the wallet. I bet you will enjoy the heck out of having them this winter.
@P245Sig - I'm planning on getting rear remotes and that third function remote on the front. It does add a good chunk (I'm tractor shopping now), but I think it'll be worth it.
@@PurpleCollarLife I think a top and tilt kit would be handy as heck, plus an extra for a skidding winch or something else. And the 3rd function as well, of course. Would really make a compact utility tractor a lot nicer to use vs. one with the turnbuckles and such.
Nice addition. So nice not having to get on and off to angle blades. I know some manufacturers have it so you can flip the blade backwards and reconnect the cylinder.
Wow GP! That is exactly what will be installed on my rear blade when the dealer makes a list to winterize my tractor next month. Thanks for showing this. FYI, I went to turf tires on my Kubota tractor, and find the turf's are way better in the snow and ice than the R14's. Great video which is much appreciated. Please send your rain to Southern Maine!
LOL! Good evening Jean! That's great - you'll be all set for winter. Just a quick note - The male and female connectors on the remotes and hoses are actually different than any other connectors so might be a good idea to ask them to demonstrate it to you and show you how they connect and disconnect - it's not the same as normal ones, I found out. Hope that helps. All the best lovely lady!
Hi Gord! Good call on getting those remotes! You’ll be glad you did, especially during your harsh winters! Great job on installing the hydraulic angling kit!
Oh boy you are getting soft in your old age! I am not sure you will ever leave your cab now. Really, I am a bit jealous but I’ll get over it! You are very mechanical. I have friends who don’t know what a crescent wrench is or how to adjust it. Those folks are not mechanical! Great video GP, thanks for posting. Cheers!
You make all that install stuff look so easy....always good to be prepared and ahead, but if ya can hold off on sending the snow down here as long as possible...lol.
Thanks Dave! Hope you are keeping well! BTW - Before I started, I readjusted my right lift support with a tape measure - it surprises me how terrible my eyes are for seeing level. I thought it was level but then thought, I should make sure before I started the project and sure enough, I was off -LOL! Great tip - thanks again sir!
@@GPOutdoors the way they look can be deceiving. I went to a local "subscriber to my channel's" home yesterday and his BX was all out of sorts. cant even adjust the side link. frozen up solid. top link seemed way to long to me. we been attempting to convert this BX that has cat 0 spacing to cat 1 quick hitch. its been one obstacle after another. the sad part was as much as I preach using a tape measure I actually measured WRONG with the tape measure! I worked three days building adaptors with wrong measurements . needless to say nothing fit right. lol ha ha I hate making mistakes like that and whats worse having to admit it. all I could do was laugh at myself. thanks for sharing the new hydraulic cylinder looks great!
Thank you for sharing your experience and taking us along. Great tutorial . Appreciate your attitude of humility and being conscientious. Your time in sharing has been helpful. Blessings my friend. ☝🙏💪👉...
Nice job GP. Glad you opted to install the rear remotes. You’ll find many more attachments that will work better with remotes...like a top link😜 Even if a tractor does not have rear remotes but has a hydraulic cylinder you can still get it to turn, by hand. All you need to do is make up an double female quick coupler adapter. Hook both hose together with adapter, turn blade by hand, disconnect hoses. Cylinder will stay locked by fluid in cylinder.
Hi GP, Nice install! It will awesome to stay in the cab and not have to get out to change the angle! I have a couple of suggestions. The large center pivot bolt, when I re-install bolts like that, I like to add a bit of white grease or never seize to allow them to easily be removed later. For wire tie installation, instead of using side cutters to trim them, use the end of a pair of standard pliers or lineman's pliers right at the hole and twist them until they break. This way, there won't be the very sharp edge sticking out which always seems to cut you later. Great video as always!
Great job on the installation. I actually am mechanically inclined, and have never seen a better "DYI" video on an installation like this from just a regular guy. Never! Super job gp, I am sure you have helped to build the confidence of countless tractor owners. Keep up the good work!
I bought a Land Pride 60 inch blade a few months ago for my BX 2380. I tried getting a hydraulic kit only to find put Land Pride doesn't offer a hydraulic kit for the 5 foot blade. I made up my own hydraulic kit by first installing a diverter valve. I then bought and installed two hoses routing them under the tractor tie wrapped to existing pipes to keep the hoses out off the way. I then bought a hydraulic cylinder ( 8" inch stroke) and Pioneer connectors from Princess Auto. Because my blade wasn't designed for a hydraulic kit I had to weld attachments for the cylinder. I wasn't sure how strong the "wings" were (where one end of the cylinder attaches) so I beefed up the wings by welding 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 8 inch long steel plates to both wings and centre piece. To be extra safe I then welded gusset plates to prevent torquing of the assembly when the blade is down. Before I installed the hydraulics I noticed the blade was under a lot of stress when clearing my gravel hill so I decided to really beef up the wings and centre. I didn't get rear remotes installed because of the cost. The diverter cost me CAD 280 which is a whole lot less than a rear remote. I was lucky, my local hydraulic shop talked me through what fittings I needed and how to wire up the diverter. All up, it cost me CAD500, a big part of which was the diverter which I can use for other attachments hydraulics. Time wise, it took about eight hours.
Congrats on another great video . . . I priced some rear remotes for my B2650 cabbed tractor and almost choked . . . . I want to purchase an offset flail mower. The remotes put the product out of my price range. . . GP, I was told by my automobile repair mentor to pull torque wrenches instead of pushing them. Just a thought I had while watching you torquing the bolts. Have a great week Sir!
Good evening Daniel! Thanks for the great advice - I didn't know that but appreciate the great tip. Yes, the remotes are a wee bit expensive. Also, should you eventually decide to get that offset flail, you may want to check with your dealer. I was looking at one with a hydraulic slide and lift and my dealer suggested that my old B2601 was not able to manage that much weight off to one side of the 3 point. Not sure about the 2650, but Tractor Time with Tim tested one out with his smaller JD tractors and similarly warned against it, earlier this year. I think the weight of the unit is important to determine whether the 2650 can manage it ok. Good luck and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors I agree about the weight issue concerning the offset flail mower. I may have to upgrade to the L3560 Limited unless I can find a better solution for my creek maintenance. Thank you.
LOL! Good luck and all the best with the build. I understand the kit for the RB26 series is a little different but hopefully reasonably similar. Cheers!
Great instalation video Gord . You always go into great detail when doing one . Glad you got those remotes when ordering the tractor . Yes more money upfront but well worth the money . I'll bet it would cost more to get them put in afterwards . I would have put the reverse blade part in . You just never know . Besides now you have a hunk of steel to put some place . Don't forget to check the hydralic fluid . Take care .
Good evening henry! Thanks - LOL! Yup, more spare parts to store somewhere. They are still sitting on the floor in the hall. :)) Hope you are keeping well my friend!
Greetings from eastern Ontario. Great video. Same as you I didn't get any rear remotes when I bought my tractor but added two of them later. Use one for a hydraulic top link. Makes using the 3 point much easier. Not sure if you mentioned what you are doing with your old tire chains but putting them for sale on Kijiji would get you some cash toward new ones. Used tractor tire chains sell pretty quick around here. Cheers.
Hey good evening L! That's what I was thinking but have not put them on yet. Will get them on for sale soon. Hope you are doing well and a belated Happy Thanksgiving!
I like how you can just add the hydraulic angle to the blade and not have to buy a new one. If I was bleeding the hydraulic lines I would use a funnel and take the tractor ends off. I would do it this way to keep air out of the tractor hydraulic system I know it will not hurt the tractor but it makes me feel better.
Unfortunately you can only add the angle kit to certain models of Land Pride blades. Example, the RB16-series are compatible with the kit but the RB15-series are not.
That's a well thought out kit. I have to say, when doing research on implements, I was really happy with LP. I was trying to purchase an LP rcr1860, but couldn't locate one that wasn't orange. Good job on the install Gord. Side note, I like the grease on the contact points, even if it doesn't mention it. Wise man.
Thank you kind sir! I wasn't sure but Guy told me a while ago you should always put something when metal rubs together. Hope all is well with you - take care!
Nice to see you adding more of the toys, Gord! For the amount of grading you do, that angle kit is a perfect addition. I bought my blade with the kit already installed (no extra charge since I didn’t it when I bought the tractor) and although I haven’t used the blade much yet, it’s been great to have the hydraulic angle. It will definitely get used more in the coming years as I build more trails through the acreage. Cheers!
Good evening - great to hear form you Dave! I use it much more in the winter so I'm looking forward to having it when the snow flies. Hope you are keeping well and adjusting to the new "normal". Take good care and a belated Happy Thanksgiving!
you will like that ram on that blade, i have a Rhino 850 blade i added the ram to it is a 8' blade it is very heavy i use it on my new 4052R cab John Deere 4x4 tractor and it works great i been looking at tractors like yours to use my 6' finish mower on
Hello Gord. Nice setup for the back blade. Good tip you mention about the tape past the threads, when building my splitter the local hydraulic shop mentioned that as well. The alternative is to use high temp thread sealant.
Great job with the hydraulics install for the rear attachments!! Great information too about the installation instructions being in the Tractors Manual. I am am firm believer in saving all instructions and using them too 🤗. Looks like you will really enjoy those attachment points this winter 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Thanks for sharing with us and all your great videos.
Good evening Fred! Yes, I am pretty happy to have the new equipment and heat for this winter - a bit of a relief, to be honest. Hope you are keeping well. Take good care!
Take a trip to a tractor supply store and pick up some cheap tarps to cover your equipment. Bad things can happen to equipment that sits outside 24-7 in the and on the ground. This new and even old equipment is a major cash investment. It’s easy to spend $30,000.00 on a tractor backhoe combo along with a tiller etc. I keep a roof over my tractor and I keep a heater plugged into it 24-7 in the winter months. I also treat every gallon of fuel I use in it. Our temperature here got down to 5 degrees above zero . And we also got 5 inches of snow. The tractor started on the first crank. I own a Kubota 2301 which is the same frame size tractor you use to own. Enjoy your new power angled blade. Thanks ,take care And stay safe😅
Just re-watched this. In hindsight I sure wish I had bought the RB1672 instead of the RB1572, which has no hydro kit option. Considered trying to fab one but I'm thinking I may just have to sell the RB15 and upgrade! I didn't deep dive into the comments but I'm guessing this is the video where your viewers shared their various levels of "expertise" on hydraulics and teflon tape!?! 😉😂 Cheers my friend. 👍
Glad you got the rear hydraulics! A hydraulic top link is super handy. The hydraulic tilt is pretty good. If I only could choose one, I'd do the top link.
Since you have two remotes, now you need a hydraulic top link cylinder. Having control on the pitch when using a rear blade, a box blade or a land plane makes all the difference in the world. It's not that expensive and simply replace the top link you already have.
Hydraulic top link; this is how I use my boom pole (and some other attachments) paired with the 3-point hitch it offers more flexibility/adaptability in its use :-)
Love to install this on my 2006 B7800. I have this same blade but I'm not sure it would be possible. I do not have the hydraulic remote at rear. No hydraulic controls at all. I only mow grass with a 72" belly deck.
Another good video Gord. Makes me want to get one too. The used MX came with rear connectors to turn the blower shoot for the winter. I can see how I might use it for a blade too, if needed . No frost or freezing yet in my neck of the woods. Lowest temp was 4C...but I know it’s coming. After market cab is $6k, not sure I want to shell that out, yours looks cozy...it’s ok tho, I will use the cabless cold times blowing as training for when I ride down the hills on my snowboard. My weekend was spent splitting wood, teaching my better half to drive the tractor and use the loader, watching her and a friend get out of a sticky situation with dropping maple which turned into a hung tree. Anyways, you take care...cheers, Sunjay
Hi Gord, great install video, I also purchased a rear blade for my BX, the RB1560 (no hydraulics) and can’t wait to use it this winter, have a good week 👍🏻
I originally had a RB1560. It is a great blade but it cannot have hydraulics added. So later on I sold it and picked up a RB1660 so I could add the hydraulic angle kit.
Nice install! I thought you mentioned a four letter word: "snow"! Please pardon my language. I was just thinking when it would be best to install my snow blade, chains and weights. I still got another two mows and maybe a "leaf mowing" before I do. Yesterday I mowed my in-laws which is hilly and has many granite outcroppings. The only access is a 45 degree hill! Not bad going down but was worried I'd have to use my truck to tow my Cub Cadet XT1 back up. I was surprised my little tractor went back up the hill on its own beautifully! I leaned forward with my chest on the steering wheel and my chin almost on the hood! Best Regards, Jay
That is a nice addition for sure. It is pain when you have to get off the tractor to adjust and implement. It is even worse if you have to get out of a climate controlled cab.
Thanks for that video. I'm buying that blade with hydraulic, but I'm wondering what you do if you want to reverse the blade? Can you just pop out the pin and turn it around? Thank you much!
Hey thanks for watching. In the back of your Blade manual ( RB16 series blades) you will see there are two hydraulic kits available ( with the part numbers) - one will be like mine and the second kit is equipped to allow you to spin the blade backwards. Good luck and thanks again for watching!
Nice one GP! Although, I think it would be a cheaper option to just strap Guy onto the rear blade to make changes while you’re having a coffee inside the cab! Nice vid mate
I know this an old post but felt the need to add my 2 cents. If you ever have to disassemble a fitting that has had Teflon tape, please be careful and observe carefully for any very small fragments of the tape. It tends to shread into very tiny pieces. You need tiny dental picks to get all the tiny pieces out of the threads and any that may be floating around in the oil. Just one very small piece getting into your hydraulic system can block the small orifice and screw up the entire system. That has been my experience with Teflon tape. I just trying to help.
Hi GP I have the same setup on my B2650 and loving it. When I added the quick hitch I had a issue with hydraulic hose interference. I had my dealer replace the strait ends with 90 degree ends.
Actually, there is a 6-page manual that should have come with your angling kit. Although like you said, there is some information in the back of the main manual and it's not that difficult. Your kit seems to be like mine in that those two large 3/4-10 x 5 bolts that hold the rotating plate on the blade aren't quite long enough to fully engage the locking section of the flange nut. I later installed bolts that were a wee bit longer so I didn't have to worry about them coming loose.
Hello, no telling where but my educated guess is where the hyd. Cylinder pins up, there is a lot of pressure in those spots and the get egged out if not caught in time and break.good luck and you have fun.
@@troyroe6021 No worries. I'm going into the 5th year with mine and the holes are still pristine. Just put a little dab of grease on them each season. I remove my cylinder over the summer so it's easy to grease the pins when I reinstall it in the winter.
Nice clean install on the hydraulics GP. I think you will get a lot of use out of the rear remotes in the days ahead. Princess Auto sells a hydraulic top link for around $200 that you may want to check out.
Hey, thanks for the heads up Stephen! I see they have a big selection of cylinders but I have never walked through that section of the store before. I will check it out the next time I go through. Have a great week and thanks again!
I never use tape on flared connections and the only tape I use for hydraulics or oil is the yellow tape (here in the US). I think that it's good for propane too. Other than that, you did a great job.
Thanks Tom! I appreciate it - I believe we have a "blue" coloured tape which is supposed to be much better but this is all I had so hope it works ok. If not , I will look for the yellow or blue stuff and reconnect them. Thanks!
I've added industrial labels to the end of some of my hoses (Amekron, Impress-O-Tags) for consistency.... One example being my dump trailer. The first time I disconnected the hoses from the quick-connect couplers on the rear of my tractor, I didn't realize that I needed to push them in so that they would release.... You didn't have that issue did you? It took a while, but I eventually figured it out. LOL
@@GPOutdoors You might want to also mark one of your hoses so you always install them the same way. I have mine set so when I push back on the SCV lever it pushes the cylinder out. This makes it very easy to coordinate SCV lever movement with blade movement. I marked the end of one of my hoses and the corresponding remote outlet with a paint marker so I always install them the correct way first time each time. :-)
Cheater bars can break ratchet wrenches and torque wrenches. I’ve done it. It’s best ti use a breaker bar on these. They’re also cheaper to replace if you do break them.
Thanks so much Gary. I will add one on my tool list and look for a sale. Unfortunately I had nothing else and had no idea it would be so hard to take off. Thanks for the good advice! Cheers!
GP, glad to see you bought rear remotes! I bought a hydraulic top link for my tractor as well. It is amazing! I can easily raise and lower my landscape rake and rotary mower, as well as the angle on my box blade! I hope you consider getting a hydraulic top link.
Good morning Tony. Thanks and sorry for the delay in responding. I have two. I am not sure the correct terms but one set is a normal set (up/down) and the other has a detent. I chose one of each as I understand there are some implements/ dump trailers etc that may require an open hydraulic connection. So I got one of each. Hope that helps ( sorry for the poor terminology but I am sure your dealer will know what I mean).
Never Teflon tape on flared or o-ring connections. In fact you shouldn't use Teflon tape on hydraulic systems, pick yourself some pneumatic and hydraulic thread sealer.
@@GPOutdoors I'm sure he is referring to the liquid stuff. IMHO, the tape is fine but you just need to exercise a little caution. I've been using teflon tape on hydraulic fittings for 50 years and have never had a problem. Stay back from the end a couple threads and you'll be fine. I have had nothing but problems with the liquid stuff. In most cases I don't have 24 hours to sit around and wait for it to cure. Even after curing I've had the stuff leak. Most liquid stuff also had a limited shelf life. That might be fine if you are in the hydraulics business but for the typical DIY guy it will dry up on the shelf. I have NEVER had the teflon tape leak. But... as others have mentioned, only use sealer on tapered pipe threads. Never use it on fittings that have the O-ring or with standard threads. You also don't want to over tighten those fittings or you can cause a leak.
@@GPOutdoors It is typically a purple liquid. It is a lot like thread locker. You can get small bottles fairly cheap. It is much cheaper than fixing a hydraulic system with ptfe tape in it. Just make sure to fallow the instructions on the bottle.
Hi G.P. good job on the upgrade. You answered my question about the hook ups. Do I need them and the answer is yes. Without a doubt. Anything to stay in the tractor during inclement weather. Thanks for sharing G.P. Looking forward to seeing the next video have a wonderful week
Good evening Ronald! Yes funny though - I didn't realize that the female and male connections for the remotes are different than any other connections on the rest of the tractor. Always something to learn. Cheers!
Very Cool GP ............... does Keurig make a coffee make for your cab , LOL OH , and don't forget to check you hydraulic fluid level. .............. Cheers !!
Rear remotes are the cat's meow GP. You are gonna be tickled to death with the set up. Chains of any kind are better than none...but now you know that first hand. Those fittings that go into the cylinder are ORB's...O-Ring Boss fittings. The oring does the sealing, no teflon required. The flared end is a JIC, which is a 37 degree flare. No thread seal either. Dang that's a neat adaption....and to think you 'claim' to be non-mechanical. LOL.. Ya done good sir.
LOl! God morning T! Thanks so much- so, when I have the fitting ends which are flared do not require any tape and the fittings with a rubber ring mean I don't need any tape. What about the fittings , for example, like the end couplers. I find those don't have any flare to them and don't have any rubber. Do those need tape? Thanks my friend.
@@GPOutdoors I would have to actually see one of them and then without it in my hand I still might not be able to tell. But the rule of thumb is that a pipe thread requires pipe dope or teflon tape. A pipe thread will have a tapered thread. If you hold a male end vertically you can actually SEE the difference in diameter from the beginning to the end of the threads. An ORB has no taper and relies on the o-ring for the seal, not needing extreme torque to seal it. Some of the hoses will have a JIC male or swivel female on one end and the other will have a male pipe thread to thread into control valves (if so supplied) or into quick connect ends opposite the actual quick connect end. There are virtually every combination of ORB/JIC/MNPT(Male pipe)/FNPT(Female pipe) you can think of in swivel straights and 90 degree swivel fittings as well as 45's. Now please bear in mind that hydraulics and their components IS one of my weakest points but I hope this didn't make it all more confusing.... LOL.
Good morning GP,good job on the install.A couple pointers for the future.The O-ring fittings with the sealing nut DO not need teflon sealing tape,thats the purpose of the o-ring under the nut,Just screw the fitting in,orient the fitting,then tighten the nut.ALSO,you dont need tape on the tapered swivel fittings either,the tapered seat does the sealing when tightened.Generally,swiveled or o-ring fittings need no tape,eveything else usaually does.Its a learning curve,you did a good job,dealer would have charged 250.00 to do that.
moultonditcher thanks for this info. I’m a novice myself and appreciate the info.
@@DubberGuy12 @moultonditcher - I agree. Good info- thanks for sharing. I wouldn't have known.
Good evening MD! Thanks very kindly for the great advice! It is much appreciated. Always things to learn and I will know for the next time. Have a great week and thanks again!
When using the tape on the tapered threads, leave 1 to 1 1/2 clean threads (no tape) on the leading edge. That way you will not get any tape into the Hydralics system. That can plug a filter or hold a valve open or closed when you don’t want it.
I bought my Kubota Grand L 4240 GST with rear remotes. You can use the 1st remote even with the detent function. Just a pain to remove the fitting from the remote. My machine came with 3 rear remotes. I use the 3rd remote for a hydraulic top link. BEST THING I EVER DID.
Hydraulic top link - what will they think of next!
Great to hear - thanks Andrew. I removed them today. Funny but it worked ok. I had to push it in, to then pull it out but worked. Just the same as when I pushed them in. Thanks again!
@@PurpleCollarLife just don't price it from the manufacturer. Kubota wanted close to 300$ for the top link, & 500-700$ for the side tilt. I bought my top link off the shelf at a different tractor dealer for 180$. I still use the manual tilt when needed.
@@andrewbrenneman9592 Good thinking.
You probably just didn’t film this, but you probably need to add hydraulic fluid to replace the fluid taken up by the cylinder and the hoses. The other thing I do is plug the fitting protector that came off the rear remote into the fitting protector that came off the hose end; as, that keeps both protectors quite a bit cleaner. Especially the female fitting that will go back on the hose end when you take the blade off. Great video!!
@Jan - good point about the hydraulic fluid. I bet it takes more than we'd think to fill the hoses and the cylinder.
Hey good evening Jan! Thanks for the great tips. I checked the hydraulic fluid this morning and all good - thanks for the good advice. Will remember to join the two caps together too. Thanks again!
Tip: I have the same kit on my B2650, if you loop the hydraulic hoses below the 3pt arm they will fit nicely. And you will not have them all curled up. Timestamp: 15:36.
As always love your videos!
-Cheers!
Thanks very much! You mean below the lift arms or below the upper control arm?
@@GPOutdoors I will send you a video reply in a couple of days, not the best with words to describe on how to run the hydraulic hoses. "The best I can come up with is to put them under all the arms." Also since you will be using your tractor in cold weather I will show a product (in the same video) that will help you keep the temp in your motor / cab.
Where can I get that hydraulic kit for my rear plow
Surprising that the rear hydraulic remotes on a cab tractor were an option. Now that you've got them installed, you'll be happy to have them come snow clearing season.
@bwillan - Here in PA - we're still hopefully a month away from the snow, but I bet GP will get it before us!
Forecasts are calling for an early one.... stay tuned!
Searching comments for where to find the angling kit and not seeing where in the comments. Assuming dealer ordered part because even google search is only coming up with manuals or pdf files. Used part number to search was going to order online if I could find one but no luck. Just purchased the Lt2610 today with extra ports for hydraulics on front and back! Land pride fear blade was also in the purchase now want to add the hydraulic to the blade for this winter. Will be calling the dealer tomorrow to find me one if possible. Thanks for all your videos they’re great time killer and seem to be becoming an easy place to find good review on tractor help. Hope you keep it up!! Thanks for Central Ny.
Hey good evening Nick. Thanks! Yes, it is a dealer order part - the kit part number is in the back of the manual for your rear blade (sorry I would get it for you but I am not with the manual right now). If you bought a 15 series blade, there is no angling kit option for it - only the 16 series and up, I believe. Good luck and all the best!
Not bad for someone "not too mechanically inclined". Another job well done, GP!
Thanks very kindly Edward! All the best!
@Edward - I agree. GP - If you don't know what you're doing, you're certainly great at the old "fake it until you make it". :) Nice work!
On another topic - time to get the boat out and winterized. We had a frozen engine block when the storage didn't get all the water out. Expensive repair. Great tractor video / good work and didn't even have to get Guy's help. Take care
Thanks David. You bet - hopefully tomorrow. It's getting cold!
Just when I thought I had everything I need, now I see this!
LOL! Hope you are doing well Charlie!
Hi, nice addition. Will make you enjoy the winter a lot more. Cheers.
I couldn't agree more with the added rear remotes GP. When I bought my J.Deere two years ago I ordered it with two rear remotes. So glad I did too. I also got a rear sickle bar mower and the sickle bar is raised and lowered from the operator seat. No getting on and off. Good job GP.
Thanks very kindly my friend! It was a bit expensive but happy I reconsidered. have a good week!
HEADS UP! That 3rd cap on the side of the cylinder that you have facing towards the inside toward the tractor end, may be just a paint cap. I purchased a rear blade with the hydraulic when I bought my MX5200. The dealership missed the cap as well. A few uses in the cap failed and I was shooting hydraulic fluid 10'-15' out the side of the cylinder. That needs a plug installed. The paint cap looks like a plug and its even threaded but won't hold up to those pressures. I love my hydraulic in my rear blade. Beats getting on and off the tractor. You didn't go wrong on that upgrade.
Hey good evening Rick. Thanks for the heads up. I just went out and checked - I tapped it with a metal bar and it sounds pretty solid. I'll keep an eye on it for sure. Thanks again- All the best!
Like you, I always grease the pins where the cylinder mounts. I did not use the factory pins. Instead I used two rubberized red-handled hitch pins. This makes it very quick and easy to pull the two hair pins and remove the cylinder from my blade. I only use the blade for winter snow removal so I remove the cylinder during the summer and store it in the garage. This prevents corrosion and helps extend the life of the hoses.
Rear Blade essential
Nice job putting the blade together GP!! Yeah a cab you really want the rear remotes. Have a good week my friend!
Thanks John! All the best buddy!
The bevel is a JIC and does not use teflon tape. NPT (national pipe thread) does need tape. Very nice set up with the hydraulics. Expensive but worth it if you own the tractor for many years.
Thanks very much Mike! A few others mentioned the same. Thanks again!
You are welcome. I hope you will do a video in the future on cab vs open station and your thoughts.
You bet - its on the list - just running hard trying to get some chores done before the snow comes. They say it's coming early this year. Take care Mike!
GP also cant wait for a foot of snow so i can see you plow the drive this winter cheers have a nice day
Now we need a demo video...driveway must need a touch-up.
Love your videos!!
Thanks DM!
@@GPOutdoors sorry...added my name.
Saw your video about your truck theft. It's terrible you had to go through that, but watching this video afterward it came to mind that Kubota tractor keys are generic. One key will fit a wide range of models and even other equipment such as RTV's, loaders, or mowers, not just your tractor. Recently learned this after my purchase of a new Kubota M4D. This may be a topic you could cover in a future video for the community and something you should find a remedy to for yourself.
Good morning Casey. Thanks for your kind comments and also for sharing that info. I know that many manufacturer's use a generic key for many types of equipment but didn't realize they did for tractors as well. Thanks again - have a great weekend!
Look like simple install.
Rear remotes seem like they would be darn near essential if a person can stand the hit to the wallet. I bet you will enjoy the heck out of having them this winter.
Good day P! Yes indeed - not cheap at all but getting value from them already. Have a great week!
@@GPOutdoors nice kubota grease gun i just bought oe my self plus full tube of grease allready in the gun wich is nice
@P245Sig - I'm planning on getting rear remotes and that third function remote on the front. It does add a good chunk (I'm tractor shopping now), but I think it'll be worth it.
@@PurpleCollarLife I think a top and tilt kit would be handy as heck, plus an extra for a skidding winch or something else. And the 3rd function as well, of course. Would really make a compact utility tractor a lot nicer to use vs. one with the turnbuckles and such.
@@P245Sig You sold me! Now. . . If you wouldn't mind convincing my wife.
Nice addition. So nice not having to get on and off to angle blades. I know some manufacturers have it so you can flip the blade backwards and reconnect the cylinder.
Wow GP! That is exactly what will be installed on my rear blade when the dealer makes a list to winterize my tractor next month. Thanks for showing this. FYI, I went to turf tires on my Kubota tractor, and find the turf's are way better in the snow and ice than the R14's. Great video which is much appreciated. Please send your rain to Southern Maine!
LOL! Good evening Jean! That's great - you'll be all set for winter. Just a quick note - The male and female connectors on the remotes and hoses are actually different than any other connectors so might be a good idea to ask them to demonstrate it to you and show you how they connect and disconnect - it's not the same as normal ones, I found out. Hope that helps. All the best lovely lady!
That will surely help in snow removal as well as other uses. No need to get out of the cab and reposition the blade.
Hi Gord! Good call on getting those remotes! You’ll be glad you did, especially during your harsh winters! Great job on installing the hydraulic angling kit!
Thanks very much Martin!
Oh boy you are getting soft in your old age! I am not sure you will ever leave your cab now. Really, I am a bit jealous but I’ll get over it! You are very mechanical. I have friends who don’t know what a crescent wrench is or how to adjust it. Those folks are not mechanical! Great video GP, thanks for posting. Cheers!
LOL! Good day Michael. Soft or lazy, I think. LOL! Thanks so much - have a good week out there!
You make all that install stuff look so easy....always good to be prepared and ahead, but if ya can hold off on sending the snow down here as long as possible...lol.
LOL! Thanks Dan! Not sure I can promise....Not sure I have that much pull with the big Guy...LOL!
that is a sweet set up! I wish I had one more set of remotes I would do mine like this.
Thanks Dave! Hope you are keeping well! BTW - Before I started, I readjusted my right lift support with a tape measure - it surprises me how terrible my eyes are for seeing level. I thought it was level but then thought, I should make sure before I started the project and sure enough, I was off -LOL! Great tip - thanks again sir!
@@GPOutdoors the way they look can be deceiving. I went to a local "subscriber to my channel's" home yesterday and his BX was all out of sorts. cant even adjust the side link. frozen up solid. top link seemed way to long to me. we been attempting to convert this BX that has cat 0 spacing to cat 1 quick hitch. its been one obstacle after another. the sad part was as much as I preach using a tape measure I actually measured WRONG with the tape measure! I worked three days building adaptors with wrong measurements . needless to say nothing fit right. lol ha ha I hate making mistakes like that and whats worse having to admit it. all I could do was laugh at myself. thanks for sharing the new hydraulic cylinder looks great!
Thank you for sharing your experience and taking us along. Great tutorial . Appreciate your attitude of humility and being conscientious. Your time in sharing has been helpful. Blessings my friend. ☝🙏💪👉...
Thanks very kindly Jerry. All the best to you and your family. Cheers!
Has anyone ever adapted this to a John Deere 1025R tractor?
Most informative.
Keep up the good work.
THIS blade is awesome! I think you did a great job on the install!
Thank so much Biff! Cheers!
I'm going to look for one of these angle kits for my RB0548, thanks for the idea.
good job that is pretty slick it should work really well for you save you from getting in and out of the cab to switch the blade great video thanks
Nice job GP. Glad you opted to install the rear remotes. You’ll find many more attachments that will work better with remotes...like a top link😜
Even if a tractor does not have rear remotes but has a hydraulic cylinder you can still get it to turn, by hand. All you need to do is make up an double female quick coupler adapter. Hook both hose together with adapter, turn blade by hand, disconnect hoses. Cylinder will stay locked by fluid in cylinder.
Hi GP,
Nice install! It will awesome to stay in the cab and not have to get out to change the angle!
I have a couple of suggestions. The large center pivot bolt, when I re-install bolts like that, I like to add a bit of white grease or never seize to allow them to easily be removed later.
For wire tie installation, instead of using side cutters to trim them, use the end of a pair of standard pliers or lineman's pliers right at the hole and twist them until they break. This way, there won't be the very sharp edge sticking out which always seems to cut you later.
Great video as always!
Hey thanks so much Tom. Some great tips! Cheers!
Great job on the installation. I actually am mechanically inclined, and have never seen a better "DYI" video on an installation like this from just a regular guy. Never! Super job gp, I am sure you have helped to build the confidence of countless tractor owners. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the very kind comments George! And for watching. Much appreciated and happy if it helps folks a little. Have a wonderful week!
Great instructional video.
I bought a Land Pride 60 inch blade a few months ago for my BX 2380. I tried getting a hydraulic kit only to find put Land Pride doesn't offer a hydraulic kit for the 5 foot blade. I made up my own hydraulic kit by first installing a diverter valve. I then bought and installed two hoses routing them under the tractor tie wrapped to existing pipes to keep the hoses out off the way. I then bought a hydraulic cylinder ( 8" inch stroke) and Pioneer connectors from Princess Auto. Because my blade wasn't designed for a hydraulic kit I had to weld attachments for the cylinder. I wasn't sure how strong the "wings" were (where one end of the cylinder attaches) so I beefed up the wings by welding 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 8 inch long steel plates to both wings and centre piece. To be extra safe I then welded gusset plates to prevent torquing of the assembly when the blade is down. Before I installed the hydraulics I noticed the blade was under a lot of stress when clearing my gravel hill so I decided to really beef up the wings and centre. I didn't get rear remotes installed because of the cost. The diverter cost me CAD 280 which is a whole lot less than a rear remote. I was lucky, my local hydraulic shop talked me through what fittings I needed and how to wire up the diverter. All up, it cost me CAD500, a big part of which was the diverter which I can use for other attachments hydraulics. Time wise, it took about eight hours.
Congrats on another great video . . . I priced some rear remotes for my B2650 cabbed tractor and almost choked . . . . I want to purchase an offset flail mower. The remotes put the product out of my price range. . . GP, I was told by my automobile repair mentor to pull torque wrenches instead of pushing them. Just a thought I had while watching you torquing the bolts. Have a great week Sir!
Good evening Daniel! Thanks for the great advice - I didn't know that but appreciate the great tip. Yes, the remotes are a wee bit expensive. Also, should you eventually decide to get that offset flail, you may want to check with your dealer. I was looking at one with a hydraulic slide and lift and my dealer suggested that my old B2601 was not able to manage that much weight off to one side of the 3 point. Not sure about the 2650, but Tractor Time with Tim tested one out with his smaller JD tractors and similarly warned against it, earlier this year. I think the weight of the unit is important to determine whether the 2650 can manage it ok. Good luck and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors I agree about the weight issue concerning the offset flail mower. I may have to upgrade to the L3560 Limited unless I can find a better solution for my creek maintenance. Thank you.
What timing! I literally have this kit on my bench and need to install it on my RB2684 in the next two weeks. Thank you so much for this video!!!!
LOL! Good luck and all the best with the build. I understand the kit for the RB26 series is a little different but hopefully reasonably similar. Cheers!
Great instalation video Gord . You always go into great detail when doing one . Glad you got those remotes when ordering the tractor . Yes more money upfront but well worth the money . I'll bet it would cost more to get them put in afterwards . I would have put the reverse blade part in . You just never know . Besides now you have a hunk of steel to put some place . Don't forget to check the hydralic fluid . Take care .
Good evening henry! Thanks - LOL! Yup, more spare parts to store somewhere. They are still sitting on the floor in the hall. :)) Hope you are keeping well my friend!
Greetings from eastern Ontario. Great video. Same as you I didn't get any rear remotes when I bought my tractor but added two of them later. Use one for a hydraulic top link. Makes using the 3 point much easier. Not sure if you mentioned what you are doing with your old tire chains but putting them for sale on Kijiji would get you some cash toward new ones. Used tractor tire chains sell pretty quick around here. Cheers.
Hey good evening L! That's what I was thinking but have not put them on yet. Will get them on for sale soon. Hope you are doing well and a belated Happy Thanksgiving!
I like how you can just add the hydraulic angle to the blade and not have to buy a new one. If I was bleeding the hydraulic lines I would use a funnel and take the tractor ends off. I would do it this way to keep air out of the tractor hydraulic system I know it will not hurt the tractor but it makes me feel better.
Unfortunately you can only add the angle kit to certain models of Land Pride blades. Example, the RB16-series are compatible with the kit but the RB15-series are not.
That's a well thought out kit. I have to say, when doing research on implements, I was really happy with LP. I was trying to purchase an LP rcr1860, but couldn't locate one that wasn't orange. Good job on the install Gord. Side note, I like the grease on the contact points, even if it doesn't mention it. Wise man.
Thank you kind sir! I wasn't sure but Guy told me a while ago you should always put something when metal rubs together. Hope all is well with you - take care!
A cordless Milwaukee 1/2” impact is a must for acreage. I’ll probably have to fab something for my plow
Nice to see you adding more of the toys, Gord! For the amount of grading you do, that angle kit is a perfect addition. I bought my blade with the kit already installed (no extra charge since I didn’t it when I bought the tractor) and although I haven’t used the blade much yet, it’s been great to have the hydraulic angle. It will definitely get used more in the coming years as I build more trails through the acreage. Cheers!
Good evening - great to hear form you Dave! I use it much more in the winter so I'm looking forward to having it when the snow flies. Hope you are keeping well and adjusting to the new "normal". Take good care and a belated Happy Thanksgiving!
I enjoyed the video and your Canadian Torque Multiplier.
LOL! Thanks David!
You're living in the lap of luxury now GP - nice job, enjoy!
you will like that ram on that blade, i have a Rhino 850 blade i added the ram to it is a 8' blade it is very heavy i use it on my new 4052R cab John Deere 4x4 tractor and it works great i been looking at tractors like yours to use my 6' finish mower on
Hello Gord. Nice setup for the back blade.
Good tip you mention about the tape past the threads, when building my splitter the local hydraulic shop mentioned that as well. The alternative is to use high temp thread sealant.
Thanks Alain! Cheers!
That is one nice setup gord...happy Thanksgiving....
Cheers Dennis! Happy Thanksgiving!
loved the video GP, very informative. Great job on reconsidering the rear remotes, I bet you won't regret it :)
Thanks Steve!
Great video. I learn a lot from you! Thanks GP!
Happy it was helpful Rod! All the best!
Good job GP the beveled ends on the hydraulic JIC fittings don't require the teflon tape but it doesn't hurt as long as its not on the bevel.
Thanks very much Carl. Appreciate the good advice and info. All the best!
nice job.... thanks for the videos....
Great job with the hydraulics install for the rear attachments!! Great information too about the installation instructions being in the Tractors Manual. I am am firm believer in saving all instructions and using them too 🤗. Looks like you will really enjoy those attachment points this winter 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Thanks for sharing with us and all your great videos.
Good evening Fred! Yes, I am pretty happy to have the new equipment and heat for this winter - a bit of a relief, to be honest. Hope you are keeping well. Take good care!
Take a trip to a tractor supply store and pick up some cheap tarps to cover your equipment. Bad things can happen to equipment that sits outside 24-7 in the and on the ground. This new and even old equipment is a major cash investment. It’s easy to spend $30,000.00 on a tractor backhoe combo along with a tiller etc. I keep a roof over my tractor and I keep a heater plugged into it 24-7 in the winter months. I also treat every gallon of fuel I use in it. Our temperature here got down to 5 degrees above zero . And we also got 5 inches of snow. The tractor started on the first crank. I own a Kubota 2301 which is the same frame size tractor you use to own.
Enjoy your new power angled blade.
Thanks ,take care And stay safe😅
Thanks Oz! Some great advice. Cheers!
Just re-watched this. In hindsight I sure wish I had bought the RB1672 instead of the RB1572, which has no hydro kit option. Considered trying to fab one but I'm thinking I may just have to sell the RB15 and upgrade! I didn't deep dive into the comments but I'm guessing this is the video where your viewers shared their various levels of "expertise" on hydraulics and teflon tape!?! 😉😂 Cheers my friend. 👍
Glad you got the rear hydraulics! A hydraulic top link is super handy. The hydraulic tilt is pretty good. If I only could choose one, I'd do the top link.
Gr8 video Gord, and the Maple Leaf looks great on the new flag pole in the background! Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks Don. So happy I finally got that looked after! Thanks again for the help!
nice job GP. have a great week and share some footage of that first snowfall when it comes. Cheers
You bet Roy! Thanks so much!
Since you have two remotes, now you need a hydraulic top link cylinder. Having control on the pitch when using a rear blade, a box blade or a land plane makes all the difference in the world. It's not that expensive and simply replace the top link you already have.
Hydraulic top link; this is how I use my boom pole (and some other attachments) paired with the 3-point hitch it offers more flexibility/adaptability in its use :-)
Great to follow your adventures GP. Love your videos.
Thanks FT!
Hi G P great video after installing the blade and getting the air bubbles - recheck your hydraulic tank level
Thanks Richard- checked this morning - all good . Thanks for the good help!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
And to you and yours!
Very good on the video I need to get one of those
Love to install this on my 2006 B7800. I have this same blade but I'm not sure it would be possible. I do not have the hydraulic remote at rear. No hydraulic controls at all. I only mow grass with a 72" belly deck.
Heh heh We knew you would come around on the rear remotes and hydraulic angle blade. :-)
LOL! Hard to argue with good folks like yourself Joe! Thanks so much for all the good advice and info. Cheers!
Another good video Gord. Makes me want to get one too. The used MX came with rear connectors to turn the blower shoot for the winter. I can see how I might use it for a blade too, if needed . No frost or freezing yet in my neck of the woods. Lowest temp was 4C...but I know it’s coming. After market cab is $6k, not sure I want to shell that out, yours looks cozy...it’s ok tho, I will use the cabless cold times blowing as training for when I ride down the hills on my snowboard.
My weekend was spent splitting wood, teaching my better half to drive the tractor and use the loader, watching her and a friend get out of a sticky situation with dropping maple which turned into a hung tree. Anyways, you take care...cheers, Sunjay
You are having quite the adventures out there Sunjay. LOL! Be well and talk to you soon.
Hi Gord, great install video, I also purchased a rear blade for my BX, the RB1560 (no hydraulics) and can’t wait to use it this winter, have a good week 👍🏻
Good stuff. Simple blade but works well for me here - have a good one and all the best!
I originally had a RB1560. It is a great blade but it cannot have hydraulics added. So later on I sold it and picked up a RB1660 so I could add the hydraulic angle kit.
Nice install! I thought you mentioned a four letter word: "snow"! Please pardon my language. I was just thinking when it would be best to install my snow blade, chains and weights. I still got another two mows and maybe a "leaf mowing" before I do. Yesterday I mowed my in-laws which is hilly and has many granite outcroppings. The only access is a 45 degree hill! Not bad going down but was worried I'd have to use my truck to tow my Cub Cadet XT1 back up. I was surprised my little tractor went back up the hill on its own beautifully! I leaned forward with my chest on the steering wheel and my chin almost on the hood! Best Regards, Jay
LOL! Sounds like it was an adventure Jay! :)) Yup, many forecasts are calling for an early one this year. Be safe and all the best!
That is a nice addition for sure. It is pain when you have to get off the tractor to adjust and implement. It is even worse if you have to get out of a climate controlled cab.
LOL! Thanks Roger!
Nice job. Contrary to your banner warning, this is a great instructional video!
I added hydraulics to my Land pride 2684, and love it.
Good install GP!👍
Thanks BB! All the best!
Nice plan GP. You’ll stay nice and toasty this winter. That blower is a nice size. Looking forward to (your) ❄️ winter. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks Rob! And to you!
Its nice not to get in and out in the cold.
Thanks for that video. I'm buying that blade with hydraulic, but I'm wondering what you do if you want to reverse the blade? Can you just pop out the pin and turn it around?
Thank you much!
Hey thanks for watching. In the back of your Blade manual ( RB16 series blades) you will see there are two hydraulic kits available ( with the part numbers) - one will be like mine and the second kit is equipped to allow you to spin the blade backwards. Good luck and thanks again for watching!
Gord. Looks like youre turning into an attachment horder. ; )
LOL! Just the ones I need.... and those I get to try out once in a while. :)) Cheers Rand!
That's funny. Attachment hoarder - no such thing.
GP is imitating it
LOL!
Nice one GP! Although, I think it would be a cheaper option to just strap Guy onto the rear blade to make changes while you’re having a coffee inside the cab! Nice vid mate
LOL! Too funny 690! I'll tell him when I see him in the morning for coffee tomorrow - that was a good one. LOL! Cheers!
I know this an old post but felt the need to add my 2 cents.
If you ever have to disassemble a fitting that has had Teflon tape, please be careful and observe carefully for any very small fragments of the tape. It tends to shread into very tiny pieces. You need tiny dental picks to get all the tiny pieces out of the threads and any that may be floating around in the oil.
Just one very small piece getting into your hydraulic system can block the small orifice and screw up the entire system. That has been my experience with Teflon tape. I just trying to help.
I did the same thing and I love it!
Great to hear - thanks William!
Hi GP
I have the same setup on my B2650 and loving it. When I added the quick hitch I had a issue with hydraulic hose interference. I had my dealer replace the strait ends with 90 degree ends.
Hey thanks so much - I can see it is pretty tight so I think I'll happily take your advice and pick up some elbows and re-fit them. Thanks so much !
Risk averse? You and me both. I'm glad you're thinking about the sand spreader. Hope you can replenish your sand supply.
LOL! Already have lots. :)) Cheers Tim!
Actually, there is a 6-page manual that should have come with your angling kit. Although like you said, there is some information in the back of the main manual and it's not that difficult. Your kit seems to be like mine in that those two large 3/4-10 x 5 bolts that hold the rotating plate on the blade aren't quite long enough to fully engage the locking section of the flange nut. I later installed bolts that were a wee bit longer so I didn't have to worry about them coming loose.
Nice video GP - your getting spoiled - heater and now don't have to get out to change the angle, bring on the cold weather lol. Cheers
Spoiled or lazy - not sure which yet Buddy! LOL! Can I get a 'w00t!'??
Nice addition now your on your way to needing a set of torches to bend the blade back inline, just saying been there did that.
Morning Troy. Thanks for the note- are you saying that the blade will bend somehow because of the hydraulic cylinder?
Hello, no telling where but my educated guess is where the hyd. Cylinder pins up, there is a lot of pressure in those spots and the get egged out if not caught in time and break.good luck and you have fun.
@@troyroe6021 No worries. I'm going into the 5th year with mine and the holes are still pristine. Just put a little dab of grease on them each season. I remove my cylinder over the summer so it's easy to grease the pins when I reinstall it in the winter.
Nice clean install on the hydraulics GP. I think you will get a lot of use out of the rear remotes in the days ahead. Princess Auto sells a hydraulic top link for around $200 that you may want to check out.
Hey, thanks for the heads up Stephen! I see they have a big selection of cylinders but I have never walked through that section of the store before. I will check it out the next time I go through. Have a great week and thanks again!
I never use tape on flared connections and the only tape I use for hydraulics or oil is the yellow tape (here in the US). I think that it's good for propane too. Other than that, you did a great job.
Thanks Tom! I appreciate it - I believe we have a "blue" coloured tape which is supposed to be much better but this is all I had so hope it works ok. If not , I will look for the yellow or blue stuff and reconnect them. Thanks!
Good show GP! I'd do the same thing, especially up there in CA! Have a great week!
I've added industrial labels to the end of some of my hoses (Amekron, Impress-O-Tags) for consistency.... One example being my dump trailer. The first time I disconnected the hoses from the quick-connect couplers on the rear of my tractor, I didn't realize that I needed to push them in so that they would release.... You didn't have that issue did you? It took a while, but I eventually figured it out. LOL
Big thanks TK! I haven't tried yet but was thinking how I could just "pull" them out as I was told. Huge help - thanks a million. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors You might want to also mark one of your hoses so you always install them the same way. I have mine set so when I push back on the SCV lever it pushes the cylinder out. This makes it very easy to coordinate SCV lever movement with blade movement. I marked the end of one of my hoses and the corresponding remote outlet with a paint marker so I always install them the correct way first time each time. :-)
@@eosjoe565 I like that idea . . .
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Any interest in installing a hydraulic top link?
Morning Chris! I have thought about it here and there but still thinking about it. Have a good one!
G P we like the HYD system you have all those bells and whistles my Back Blade is a 1572 as wr say Hine site is 20 20
God Bless
PaK
Thanks Peter! Stay warm - old man winter is right around the corner, I think. Cheers!
Cheater bars can break ratchet wrenches and torque wrenches. I’ve done it. It’s best ti use a breaker bar on these. They’re also cheaper to replace if you do break them.
Thanks so much Gary. I will add one on my tool list and look for a sale. Unfortunately I had nothing else and had no idea it would be so hard to take off. Thanks for the good advice! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors; Often, Canadian Tire do have on sale, 1/2 drive 24'' long breaker bar at 15$. Or the ''alternative'' is Guy's workshop ;-) Lollll
@Gary - good point. They're pretty cheap at Harbor Freight.
GP, glad to see you bought rear remotes! I bought a hydraulic top link for my tractor as well. It is amazing! I can easily raise and lower my landscape rake and rotary mower, as well as the angle on my box blade! I hope you consider getting a hydraulic top link.
Thanks STA! Thinking about it for sure. Have a great week!
Can you share the configuration that you chose for the rear hydraulics and why you chose the configuration?
Good morning Tony. Thanks and sorry for the delay in responding. I have two. I am not sure the correct terms but one set is a normal set (up/down) and the other has a detent. I chose one of each as I understand there are some implements/ dump trailers etc that may require an open hydraulic connection. So I got one of each. Hope that helps ( sorry for the poor terminology but I am sure your dealer will know what I mean).
Never Teflon tape on flared or o-ring connections. In fact you shouldn't use Teflon tape on hydraulic systems, pick yourself some pneumatic and hydraulic thread sealer.
Darrin Berndt thanks for the info. I’m a novice myself and was wondering about the Teflon tape.
Thanks Darrin. Is the "thread sealer" a type of tape or is it a liquid that you apply? Thanks again.
@@GPOutdoors I'm sure he is referring to the liquid stuff. IMHO, the tape is fine but you just need to exercise a little caution. I've been using teflon tape on hydraulic fittings for 50 years and have never had a problem. Stay back from the end a couple threads and you'll be fine. I have had nothing but problems with the liquid stuff. In most cases I don't have 24 hours to sit around and wait for it to cure. Even after curing I've had the stuff leak. Most liquid stuff also had a limited shelf life. That might be fine if you are in the hydraulics business but for the typical DIY guy it will dry up on the shelf. I have NEVER had the teflon tape leak. But... as others have mentioned, only use sealer on tapered pipe threads. Never use it on fittings that have the O-ring or with standard threads. You also don't want to over tighten those fittings or you can cause a leak.
@@GPOutdoors It is typically a purple liquid. It is a lot like thread locker. You can get small bottles fairly cheap. It is much cheaper than fixing a hydraulic system with ptfe tape in it. Just make sure to fallow the instructions on the bottle.
Thanks Joe! Much appreciated.
Hi G.P. good job on the upgrade. You answered my question about the hook ups. Do I need them and the answer is yes. Without a doubt. Anything to stay in the tractor during inclement weather. Thanks for sharing G.P. Looking forward to seeing the next video have a wonderful week
Good evening Ronald! Yes funny though - I didn't realize that the female and male connections for the remotes are different than any other connections on the rest of the tractor. Always something to learn. Cheers!
Very Cool GP ............... does Keurig make a coffee make for your cab , LOL
OH , and don't forget to check you hydraulic fluid level. .............. Cheers !!
LOL! Thanks bubba - I did this morning and all it well. I will have to look into the coffee maker - :)) That would be pretty handy. LOL!