Hydraulic Block Makes Multi-Hose Hook-Up Simple

Hydraulic Block Makes Multi-Hose Hook-Up Simple ENERGY Solar “When Deere installed single-point hydraulics on their combines followed by front-end loaders and buckets we thought the natural progression would be to put them on tractors since most implements are connected and pulled by them ” says Brady Teveldal Lankota Research and Development Specialist Lankota partnered with a company that manufactured single-point blocks and adapted the mounts for 3-pt quick attach assembly for small and large tractors The brand-agnostic units attach directly to any tractor’s frame Operators choose two four or six port conversions which can be mixed and matched depending on the number of hoses attached Implement hoses connect to the block’s male side and the female section links to the tractor Connections can be made under pressure and tractor couplers require no alterations or modifications “Just pull the lever and lock it into place ” Teveldal says “It works with any equipment brand on any hydraulically equipped tractor Nothing changes in the cab ” Breakaway valves on the implement block section are included for safety and environmental reasons so live hoses won’t tear if the hitch pin breaks or disconnects The add-on aftermarket block containing valves and hose kits is universal Only the mounting bracket varies depending on the tractor “Most of our sales are for 3-pt systems so we make a universal mount that attaches to the quick attach ” Teveldal says “The only real decision is how many hoses the operator wants to hook up ” Lankota’s single-point hydraulic blocks are built in South Dakota and are available throughout North America at OEM dealerships Prices range from $1 100 to $4 000 plus S&H depending on the number of ports and mounting selected Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Lankota Inc 270 West Park Ave Huron S D 57350 ph 866-526-5682; www lankota com

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