John Deere 302A backhoe controls

[Sand]

302A backhoe with JD controls for backhoe. Would like to change to CAT controls. Anyone have a pattern for hoses?

 

[Tx Jim]

Welcome to YT
JD302A has closed center hyd system & for hyd system to operate correctly will require hyd control valves with a closed center conversion plug/seals if control valves weren't designed for closed center hyd system

 

[coonie minnie]

I could be wrong, but I think what Sand is trying to do is change hoses from one port to another so to make the lever operation match that of a Cat machine. Sand, I think you will need to study linkage of the
valves, and carefully track hoses. Make a good map, and label hoses before taking them off.

 

[Tx Jim]

After re-reading the post I think you're correct. Thanks for correcting my poor reading comprehension.

 

[Jim.ME]

I could be wrong but the Backhoe model number on a 302A tractor is different than 302A. It might be a 9250. Determine your hoe model and ask your dealer, that was a common conversion between CAT and JD controls and they may have the info. It may also be in the operator's or service/technical manuals.