TNT Install on Kioti

[GuglioLS]

Last weekend I went to Santa Fe to help my BIL Alan install a TNT on his his Korean Kioti 30 HP tractor.

I found all the cylinders he needed from Redlandhill, fittings and hoses from discount hydraulic hose, and the prince 3 spool mono-block valve from surplus center.

We decided to make all our own hoses, so I had him order 6 sets (12ea) of the # 6 JIC swivel X 3/8" reusable hydraulic hose ends. and 50 feet of 3/8" R100 1 wire hose.

The Valve fit nicely on the right steel fender and is within easy reach from the operators seat, or while standing behind the tractor.



Larry

[GuglioLS]

The hyrdraulic source was pulled from the steering / FEL diverter valve, then run up to the new Prince valve, then from the new valve over to the OEM FEL valve. All fittings were #6 JIC. It was pretty simple.



Larry

[GuglioLS]

Here is my BIL Alan installing one of the reusable hose ends. You can also see a long length of hose ready to be cut for the next cylinder. It all came out fairly clean and works like a champ. Alan was very excited to finally have this installed and working in one short afternoon:




The second to the last pic shows his Jinma chipper installed and the last one is an overall shot of his Kioti and Great Bend FEL , it's a nice little tractor and FEL.

Larry

[GuglioLS]

Maybe you were wondering how we cut the hose?

I brought my 7 dollar Harbor freight 3" pneumatic cut off tool and a 10 pack of abrasive wheels The cut off wheels are made in Russia, so not everything from HF is made in China

Here is a Video of how we cut the hose. The re-enforcement wires are spring steel and pretty darn tough, I do not recommend trying to use a band saw to cut through it. I know this because I tried about three years ago and my blade was trashed in my one time attempt to cut through.

WARNING!!!! If you cannot stand the sound of a dental drill tool, turn your sound down before clicking on the video link!



Oh forgot to mention the burning rubber smelled wonderful

Larry

[Jake]

;D
Nice...

simple, neat, and clean...
great lookin' job!

I like.

[GuglioLS]

Thanks Jake.
When you get some time, maybe copy over your TNT install. As I recall it came out looking mighty fine. Don't forget to post all about your BH as well. BTW you been using that thing?

Larry

[3RRL]

Nice work Larry. That install came out sano!
I'll bet your brother in law is just tickled pink. How long has he had that tractor without the top n' tilt? It looks fairly new and clean.

[bracabric]

Nice clean job Larry, wish you lived nearer !!
Dick

[psj12]

The commercial hose cutter we use at work has a smooth edge steel blade like a meat slicer. It seems to burn or melt its' way through the wire. The hose is forced against it with a lever assembley. Makes an extremly smooth cut very quickly.