I recently acquired a 1948 D2 5U #1011 it has a Cat 2S blade with a #44 hydro unit #4W-45 up front. The lever gives me up, neutral, a very small spot where it will float, then power down. I am wondering if this float position is just a fluke or a result of something wore in the valve? I have slammed it hard forward as much as I dare and cannot get it to float, is there any way to get it to float in the far forward position like it should? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

we have a type 44 on the d4 and it floats when pushed fully forward

Do you guys know if they made the 44 with and without float? And is there any way to tell if a units got it without having the machine running… I’ve got another 5U that I have not got running yet but it’s got a 44 on it too so just wondering about that one without having to go through the hassle of switching them out to find out

Units 4W1 to 4W484 did not have float unless the field installation conversion valve was installed.

Thank you guys very much for the info … guess I’m out of luck I’ve got 4W-45 and 4W-477. I’m sure there’s no chance in finding the conversion parts either?

Conversion valve is a 5F5200 but not likely your going to find one.

I believe you are correct Neil, would like to get this one set up like that and swap the hyster winch off my other one onto this one too. Then just have the other one as a drawbar rig.