load of hydraulic parts

[JUSS10 250]

so i put a wanted ad up on CL for hydraulic parts, valves, cylinders, pumps, things of that like. reason being is because eventually i want to build a loader for my 1054 or at least add hydraulic lift to the rear with a cat 0 three point hitch. a guy emailed me a few days ago with a few boxes full of parts for $75... took a look today and bought it on a whim. there are 3 cylinders (two of which are matched and brand new), 4 hydraulic pumps (one new in package), 5 dual acting spool valves, a steering valve for power steering, box of random fittings and plugs, 2 solenoid valves, and a bevel gear box that is 1 to 1 ratio. not really sure if it was a good deal or not. i think most of the parts are from fork lifts or work vehicles like that.... could any of this be useful for adding hydraulics to a tractor or is this stuff specific to fork lifts?

here is a picture of most of the parts:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Need to determine the stroke on the cylinders. That will determine what your travel will be unless you build your 3 point around the stroke.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

From where I'm sitting, I see possible turf equipment parts.

[JUSS10 250]

turf equipment?

[shorts 182]

looks like the cylinders are double acting, in & out, the valves look like end sections from stackable multi spool valves, you will have ti identify the pumps/motors to see what pressure and volume they are. Used to be that the Grainger catalog had a decent hydraulic tutorial that could be helpful with component ID and possible applications. @$75 you are probably ok if you have a use for the cylinders.

[JUSS10 250]

thanks for the input. i plan to put the aluminum pumps up on CL for a few bucks and see if i can get back half my cost. then i would feel a little better. the cylinders are really nice. they have about a 4 inch stroke so they would make nice lift cylinders for sure. i think I got a plan for the bevel gear box too.

Justin

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

turf equipment?

Machines that mow / maintain golf courses, sports fields, etc.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

I would do some research on what you have as that stuff can bring some good money. If you know what it is you will get more for it on cl. Good luck-

[farmer 1,078]

As a matter of interest, in the UK anyway, turf equipment could also mean plant used to cut and roll turf for re-laying. I think you call it sod? :woohoo:

[JUSS10 250]

I'm having trouble tracking down info on a lot of the parts. there are two smaller ones that are john s barnes pumps but the numbers on them aren't helping much (doesn't help that half the hydraulic companies got all bought out by eaton it seems) the aluminum pumps are Dowty pumps from the UK, blue valves are vickers but i can't find ANY info on spool valves like that. they appear to be missing a manifold plate anyway but they could be bolted together to make a 3 spool valve. the steering control valve is a char lynn orbitrol which appears to be worth a fair bit of money especially to the offroad world for when people want to put full hydro steering on their jeeps. could also be used for hydro steer on a tractor but it might be over kill. the two single valves are in great condition and appear to work so I'll hold on to those. like i said the cylinders are very nice as well.

Justin

[wallfish 18,055]

Some of the gear pumps can be used for hydraulic motors too. I agree with Stevebo to research what you have.

Don't forget that high pressure oil can be very dangerous. You need to know what you are using for components to build a proper system. If you have the stomach, Google or Yahoo search images for "hydraulic oil accidents". I bet most of these guys are, or were hydraulic professionals and still got bit.

Disclaimer: No one should search it if they are a puss because the images are graphic.