I have a 2018 Gehl Z35 and want to add a 6 way blade to it. I have found a lightly used blade that I can make fit but don't know anything about the hydraulics. My machine has a quick attach and a hydraulic thumb. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
Which ever manufacture that offers this as an option will be ruled king ! I use my 35 series Takeuchi for EVERY thing, A 6 way would sure be nice on water bars.
As far as I know Kubota is the only one who offers it from the factory. I have one that I can adapt to my machine but the hydraulics are the big question. It takes 2 additional circuits for the angle and tilt functions. Where to get the flow from and how to control it are the issues.
The challenge will be getting the hydraulic circuits through the center swivel. You would need to find a swivel with four extra passages that will fit in your machine, which is unlikely without modifying your machine.
You should be able to use just one circuit to supply it with an electric diverter valve to split the functions like a skid steer six way does.
If you do that you'll most likely need to use a battery and remote control because most excavator swivels don't have a hollow center where you can add a slip ring for electrical. You can divert your blade circuit with two 6 way diverter valves for the two functions, Like these . You can directly connect these valves together using two -8 MORB to MJIC and -8 FJIOC to MORB fittings. I did that for my aux functions up top in my machine. You could use a drill battery to 12V adapter to use your choice brand of tool battery to power the diverters through relays controlled by a 4 button remote.