1811 Cub Cadet hydraulic control valve

[wcook]

I am replacing the original Koehler engine with a Briggs Vanguard 23 horse since I cannot buy a new or rebuilt one. I am told a new Koeh
er list price is over $2400 if could find one. A company in Muncie, Indiana makes the Briggs kit to drop in. My question, though centers around the single spool hydraulic valve on this tractor. I have always wanted to install a second cylinder on this 1811 tractor for other implements. Did any of the older Cubs use a dual spool valve that might work on this tractor? Has anyone made this modification?

 

[sblunier]

1812 would have everything you need, as would any 82 series or later with metal hoods and dual hyd. All bolt on parts.
Cyclops models used a different (cheaper) valve assembly., so tractors of that vintage and newer won't work. 1450/1650 valve is the same, but all linkages and hoses would be custom.

 

[bpientka]

I have converted a 782 (single valve) into a 784 (dual valve). 782 is basically the same machine as the 1811. I was able to find the 2 spool valve and needed linkage/arms used from a place in PA. Was a pretty easy swap.

The metal hydraulic lines from the pump to the valve are slightly different between the two. Was able to make the 782 lines work with a little careful bending and adding a fitting (screw right on) to valve end. Can’t remember if it was a 45 degree or 90 degree fitting. I can get pictures if you need.

I have another machine (1711) which I plan on swapping but was hoping to use a valve I currently have from a John Deere. That will take some fabrication of the linkage/arms.

Depending on your interest you could mount a valve externally (side of console) on the tractor. The valve is a open center and you could custom plumb the valve to meet your needs.

The two spool valve set up was on
1512
1712
1812
784

Good luck!