3020/148 loader

[McGuyver]

I have a 69 3020 & just picked up a nice 148 loader. Here is my dilema. The loader has 4 hydraulic hoses ( no joystick or controls. My tractor only has one remote. What do i need to do to get it working? Later down the road i would like to set it up with a joystick & free up my remote, but for now i just want to be able to use it. Any help/ suggestions would be appriciated.

 

[David G]

You cannot run it with one remote, if you have to buy a valve anyway, might as well pipe it direct.

 

[buickanddeere]

You do not use any remotes for the loader. Use a two function joystick . That is plumbed directly to the pressure line and returns to a ported filter cover or the rockshaft return line .
The topic has been covered over a 100+ times on the john Deere area of this site. Complete with pictures of where to make the connections.

 

[buickanddeere]

https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1386633

 

[ArleninOr]

Do it once, Do it right. Plumb it direct from tractor to joystick.

 

[larryanderson]

I agree set it up right with a joystick ! You could add a second remote which will cost about the same or more.If you are going to use one outlet for now they make a Bussey Valve that you can hook up the 4 hoses and thru a electric switch you can change functions.B&D TxJim and TimS and are good about showing exactly what will work the best.

 

[Tx Jim]

I also agree to plumb loader with it's own closed center control valve to tractor at the get go. Is your 3020 serial number below or above 123,000 as this will have an affect on plumbing.

 

[John in Md.]

Get a power beyond block, mounts behind remote, and put a dual spool valve on loader stand like it shows in owners manual. Probably cheaper from a used parts yard.

 

[SHALER]

Tx Jim, if it is a 69, doesnt that make it beyond 123,000? OR are you just making sure mcguyver knows exactly what he has? Also, as far as this loader question goes, what
are the pre 123,000 and post 123,000 differences?

 

[Tx Jim]

Yes sorry I should have posted a correction as overlooked tractor was a '69. Other than different ways to plumb the hyd control valve to tractor hyd's the loader hyd's are identical for each serial # range.

 

[Tx Jim]

Here's one retailer for PBY kit that John in Md referred to. One drawback to PBY kit is rockshaft cover must be cut to give room to move scv rearward on side PBY is installed

 

[McGuyver]

Thanks to all! I am following the re-plumb video. I agree do it right. & add joystick.

 

[McGuyver]

TX Jim, serial # 57884, so that would make it a 64, what in
particular makes the plumb job different? I believe the video I
was watching was on a 68.

 

[McGuyver]

Do they make a close center joystick?

 

[Tx Jim]

(quoted from post at 23:00:24 03/16/19) Do they make a close center joystick?

They make JS valves that accept a closed center plug. As far as I know plumbing for FEL for '64 & '68 would be identical. What video are you referring to?