Bobcat Soil Conditioner Modification (Hydraulic Control Valve)

[Heavy Chevy]

I have a Bobcat Soil Conditioner with a manual bolster for the depth control; however, I want to convert it to hydraulic depth control. See attached pictures. It has a hydraulic control valve now that controls the left, center, and right tilt but I want to modify and add another hydraulic cylinder that will lift and lower the front wheels. Bobcat has one with that option. mine just doesn't have it. I called Bobcat today and they told me it would be $5,000 in parts. Of course, I am not gonna go that route but I just need the correct hydraulic control valve to be able to operate another cylinder and I can most likely figure out the rest.....would also like to get the specs on the same cylinder.

 

[avmac]

How did you get along with that upgrade on your rake ? Have the same rake and would love to have Hydraluic depth control on mine as well