1959 D7 17A updated hydraulics

Sure looks nice.
Good to see the old iron kept up to date.
I really like the headache rack as well.
I will be adding somthimg similar to my 6 when time allows.
Regards Chris

Good job,
What type pump was used? Vane or gear?...and does it have tilt feature?

Old Magnet, The pump that was used is a gear pump , and yes the control valve it has now has tilt , that is the next thing Dad wants to do is add a tilt cylinder. I know the pump itself is massive, it has a 2inch suction line. But he really likes it has alot of hydraulic power now compared to the old cat unit!!

Is that the case canopy also? Looks like a nice fit.

Old Magnet, The pump that was used is a gear pump , and yes the control valve it has now has tilt , that is the next thing Dad wants to do is add a tilt cylinder. I know the pump itself is massive, it has a 2inch suction line. But he really likes it has alot of hydraulic power now compared to the old cat unit!!

I'm curious as to how he intends to configure the tilt arrangement. Back in the day of large front pumps Cat usually added a smaller pump piggy back to the tractor system hydraulic pump and eventually they went to two section pumps. Separate add on belt or gear drive pumps are also a possibility.

I don't know how those new blade cylinders compare in force but it would pay to be conservative with increased loading applied to the tractor frame, equalizer bar and undercarriage, especially the front idlers.

[quote="Old Magnet"]I'm curious as to how he intends to configure the tilt arrangement. Back in the day of large front pumps Cat usually added a smaller pump piggy back to the tractor system hydraulic pump and eventually they went to two section pumps. Separate add on belt or gear drive pumps are also a possibility.

I don't know how those new blade cylinders compare in force but it would pay to be conservative with increased loading applied to the tractor frame, equalizer bar and undercarriage, especially the front idlers.[/quote]

Yeah the control valve has tilt , he just has to plumb into it, as far as this front pump goes no issue their has plenty of flow to support a tilt cyl.

The problem is not about having enough flow, the problem is having way to much and how to control a much smaller cylinder on a large flow system.

I know he didnt have any concerns about that so im sure he has figured that part out. I will have to ask Dad how he is going about that and I will let you know, He is really good with hydraulic systems so Im sure he has a good plan of action!!