2003 TLB L35 BT900 Backhoe Hydraulic Thumb
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Hi,
I was looking at a solution for adding a hydraulic thumb to my L35. Someone suggested your link. After reviewing I think it's the best solution I've seen.
I have couple questions. Is the petal on left because they hudraulics have to be connected there or can it also be on right? The pedal
I doubt you'll get a response from RaleighL35. He hasn't signed on in over a year and only posted a couple of times before that. I think @L35 did the same installation. He's still active and might be able to answer your questions.
Here's a shot of the parts for the BH92 foot control from the kubotausa.com site. By keeping the control on the left, you can use all the holes provided. The existing valve sections remain where they are and you just add a section on the end, using longer tie rods of course. If you add the section at your right foot you'd need to move the hose inlet/outlet section. Possible complications:
* May not be clearance
* You'd have to provide your own new mounting holes
* Linkage from BH92 may not fit. Besides being opposite handed, the distances may be different.
BTW, the valve section from a BH92 kit won't fit the BT900. I think they're both Husco, but different series.
I’ve been following along. My setup is still working excellent. I use it a lot and wish I had done it sooner. As @PoTreeBoy mentioned pedal on the left is the way to go. Operation after a few uses is second nature. Any other questions just ask.
Oh and to answer your question about the tie rods, yes I did get longer ones from a local hardware supplier. They don’t need to be anything special. All thread rod is the name. I’m sure McMaster-Carr sells it online. Higher the grade the better but standard works also.
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On the drop down menu select “option” then “kit 2”
That will list all the pedal parts you need
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On the drop down menu select “option” then “kit 2”
That will list all the pedal parts you need
I did have couple more questions. I did notice Raleigh used 3 section of hose. Fo you think it would be best to do that or would one hose all the way work? And woyld 1/4 inch be best especially on going thru main trunk. Did you usr the one ft. Bucket or 2 foot bucket with the thumb. Or does it matter with the Gentec thumb.
I used 2 pieces of hose but I don’t see why 1 wouldn’t work. Advantage to 2 is if swing the boom against something and damage it it’s easier to replace a short section. 1/4” hose is what I used. I think my bucket is around 18” wide but I’m not home to check.