thinking of Running chaff spreader off combine hyd

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   The L2 we have has a Vitetoe chaff spreader driven off of the header hydraulic reel drive.  We're looking at a bigger header and keeping the smaller one for small patches and was wondering about running the chaff spreader off the main hydraulic system of the combine rather than re plumbing the new head..  

We have an old L2 for parts and i was thinking of putting a solenoid valve that engages with the separator clutch either in front or behind the main valve stack.  the only problem i see with after the main stack is that when the header is raised all the oil will be diverted to the one way cylinder and not return out the back of the valve stack and then to the spreader.  

If it's in front, it will see the same pressure that it takes to operate all the other hydraulics of the machine.  It probably won't hurt anything but would be unnecessary.  

thought about using the steering circuit but only runs 4 gpm, spreader needs 6.  both reel drive and main circuit on machine run 10.

has anyone tried this or have any other thoughts?

thanks,

Derek

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wekracer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Location: Tebbetts, MO Points: 1590	Post Options Post Reply Quote wekracer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: thinking of Running chaff spreader off combine hyd Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 5:51pm
	The L2 we have has a Vitetoe chaff spreader driven off of the header hydraulic reel drive. We're looking at a bigger header and keeping the smaller one for small patches and was wondering about running the chaff spreader off the main hydraulic system of the combine rather than re plumbing the new head.. We have an old L2 for parts and i was thinking of putting a solenoid valve that engages with the separator clutch either in front or behind the main valve stack. the only problem i see with after the main stack is that when the header is raised all the oil will be diverted to the one way cylinder and not return out the back of the valve stack and then to the spreader. If it's in front, it will see the same pressure that it takes to operate all the other hydraulics of the machine. It probably won't hurt anything but would be unnecessary. thought about using the steering circuit but only runs 4 gpm, spreader needs 6. both reel drive and main circuit on machine run 10. has anyone tried this or have any other thoughts? thanks, Derek

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wekracer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Location: Tebbetts, MO Points: 1590	Post Options Post Reply Quote wekracer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 8:04pm
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bakwoodsfarm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Location: Woodleaf,NC Points: 511	Post Options Post Reply Quote bakwoodsfarm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 8:17pm
	we always run the spreader off the main hydros, just buy an adjustable regulater to slow it down, if you run the full 10gpm then it will just spin it faster.

randy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Points: 1217	Post Options Post Reply Quote randy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 9:09pm
	Call the spreader inc for info. 217-568-7219. We may have a kit on hand!
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Dave in il Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Location: Manville Il Points: 1748	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave in il Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 9:29pm
	Had a Vivitoe (sp?) on a JD 8820 it had a regulator so you could adjust the rpms = spread width.

MACK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Points: 7664	Post Options Post Reply Quote MACK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 9:57pm
	The L2 does not have a hydraulic seperator clutch, it is a electric clutch. MACK

wekracer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Location: Tebbetts, MO Points: 1590	Post Options Post Reply Quote wekracer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 10:02pm
	I already have a flow divider that i plan to put in, just wondering if you put the valve on the back side of the main stack or in front. thanks

DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 21866	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2011 at 10:26pm
	I plumbed one thru the steering circuit on a 79 L2 and customer thought it was just fine....he only had 15 ft wide headers and it ran whenever the engine ran, which he was fine with that as far as safety goes.