Adding dual hydraulics to a 782
 

Long story short; I have 2 782's which means I have 2 single stick hydraulic valves. My question is how hard would it be to add the second single stick somewhere on the machine to make it a dual stick? I wouldn't necessarily need it in the dash, just...somewhere. How would I do the plumbing on such a project? :bigthink:

A two sticks control will fit under dash it was a option of cubs You just need control and new handles

I know it was an option but it's also a pricey option. I don't see those dual stick control valves go for cheap. I figured I've got two single sticks, maybe I can make something work.

If your doing something non-stock, your kind of on your own.

Plumbing wise, you come from the pump to the one in the dash, out of that one and to the other valve. Out of that valve and back to the pump. Problem is, the first valve in the series takes priority.

FWIW, the JD control valves work on CC's. They usually sell cheaper. If you wait and look long enough, you can pick up a JD triple stick cheaper than you can get a CC dual stick valve. I got one off ebay (JD triple) for less than $100 earlier this year. Typical ebay price on a JD triple is $150. That's about $100 less than anyone seems to want for a CC dual.

Are all the fittings standard JIC? I seem to remember Cub used something almost proprietary (or at least harder to work with) on some of there hydraulics, but maybe that's the Cyclops' I'm thinking of :bigthink:

Your thinking of the cyclops. Even those aren't hard, you just need a tool to make them. Just like JIC, you have to have the tool. :beerchug:

I have worked on many of the JD 300 series and they all use JIC fittings.

The valve itself uses o-ring style. You can change to whatever you want. :beerchug:

Ryan, if your not in a rush, keep an eye out on clist. I found a guy just over an hr from me that parts JD's. I picked up a 3 spool valve for less than $50 shipped to my door. It needs a set of orings, but they are cheap. If you don't find a local guy, let me know. My guy has a single for sale and double listed as sold; otherwise I'd link his ad.

Bill