Yes, the cylinder is for tilt. I have to figure out what hydraulic circuit to connect into yet however. I am unsure if the quick attach hydraulic unit will run it . any ideas? ThanksVery nice! Is that cylinder on top of the blade for tilting it?
Hi jbgash,
does the quick hitch ram work by the 4 in 1 lever in the cab? if so then it's easy, you need to undo the hydraulic line near to the hitch(you may need to get new hoses so you can mount somewhere for easy access, but out of the way). order 2no. "L" port 3 way diverter valves, check size but possible 3/4 bsp. connect the hitch to one port and a quick release coupling to the other port.
To work lever normally open to hitch, then hook up, get out of cab to plug in pipes, switch over valve to blade tilt, then get some work done. many machines have this set up and because you cannot release the hitch while pipes still connected it's safe.
hope this helps, will get a photo from yard when i can.
So how does your hitch work?
manual, Hydraulic- constant pressure or 2 way valve, lever in cab or switch.
So it tilts but no angle feature, and your thinking of finishing with it... I do admire the quick hitch on the trackloader thought thats pretty cool.
hi jbgash,
i would worry too much about angling as it will push the blade out further, and i think that is the only down side to putting on a blade on a track loader.
Have you used the blade yet? Even in the fixed position, Any Photos?
So, what's the purpose of putting a dozer blade on a loader? Seems like quite a waste of effort to me. You can My reason is mainly to build and maintain farm terraces. I do not agree with you on the bucket being the same as a blade for that job. Here why: when the time comes to rebuild an existing terrace, this consists of making a 6-8" cut out of the pan and putting it back in the berm. It is much easier and quicker to do this with a blade. Yes, a bucket can do it also but not nearly as effiencent. There are other jobs that a blade is a better choice than a bucket also. But the availablity for me to choice either for a particular job is working out quite well. do anything a dozer can do with a bucket, usually better.