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JD 4115 spools

ScottJ Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3 Scotland

2012-06-08          183802

Hi, please forgive my ignorance, totally new to tractors and their workings so may use words I don't actually understand.

I am looking at buying a JD 4115 with loader & cab, looks to be ideal for what I want apart from one thing that may be handy and I wanted to ask/check, I don't believe it has a spool valve at the back (aka SCV I think)

http://sj.co.uk/4115.JPG
http://sj.co.uk/4115a.JPG

Am I right in saying that if I wanted to hire/use a post knocker then this tractor needs a spool valve to power it? I presume the spool valve powers the lift on the knocker somehow, would I be right in saying that this can be overcome by a Power Beyond Port kit, if so is there is specific part number or is the kit quite universal.

What I really would like to know is if the PB kit is a solution and if so should I just contact my local JD garage and ask for a quote for fitting it. Wanted to check here first so that I don't totally embarrass myself as a newb when contacting them, thanks in advance.

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auerbach Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2168 West of Toronto   Pics

2012-06-08          183819

I think the issue, more generically, is to install rear hydraulic outlets to operate (what we would call) a post driver. They can vary across makers, so you should first know what your pounder will require.

However, if what you'll be driving are what we call metal T-posts, using a helper to hold it and the bucket to lower it would be faster and cheaper. If they're wood, a rear post-hole auger might serve you better. ....

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ScottJ Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3 Scotland

2012-06-08          183820

Thanks, yep agree a post auger probably looks a better/easier option. ....

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Murf Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7249 Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada   Pics

2012-06-08          183821

Just be forewarned, a PTO auger is the greatest invention man ever invented for finding buried rocks. ;)

If the flighting catches a rock and threads itself down past it, you'll not be impressed with the job it is to either manually turn the auger backwards with a large pry bar, or to dig it free.

Stay ready to pounce on the clutch at the first hint of trouble.


Best of luck. ....

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auerbach Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2168 West of Toronto   Pics

2012-06-08          183822

Which leads to another point. Some larger tractors' PTO can be operated in reverse. Could be useful for auger work. ....

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kthompson Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5275 South Carolina   Pics

2012-06-09          183827

I am asking the pros here: if the tractor has FEL on it could he not use those connects to run a rear mounted hyd auger and have the ability to reverse the direction when it hits rocks or roots? ....

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