Loader valve

[tractorpicker]

Hello i could use some help on what kind of hydraulic valve to buy for my Int. 2000 loader it would be mounted on a 656 utility whats a good GPM flow? ,PSI max preasure? Open center? don't need overkill just one that will do the job just fine.

 

[caterpillar guy]

Open center with a flow of 15-30 gallon with a pressure of about 2000-3000 PSI will work for it. I would look at a joystick version if I could find one. They are nicer for double use like to tilt the bucket as you raise or lower. Will take a slight bit of getting used to it. Helps to free up one hand some while operating.

 

[504]

Mine is plumbed into the remotes on the tractor. It's a little slow, but it's my time or my money.

 

[stevieb49829]

I just bought a Cross model SBAF2, open center with power beyond, two spool with float for mine ($327). I'm running about 8 gpm front mount pump at 3000 psi max. My lift cylinders are 2.5 bore, and they do well. My 2 inch dump cylinders are too small, and thus too twitchy, because they are too fast. I recently found that my local North 40 Outfitters carries the Cross brand valves in stock, but they did not have the float version. My valve is convertible to joystick, but it's 2 handles for now. Be careful on eBay, I had to return the first purchase because they sent me an SBA22 when the F2 (float) was advertised. I found the same problem with several sellers, so confirm what you are getting.