From Breakers to Thumbs: John Deere 60 Upgrade Simplifies Hydraulic Switching

When it comes to running multiple attachments on a single machine, hydraulic flexibility can save time, reduce downtime, and enhance safety.

Our team developed a simple yet ingenious solution to make this possible—eliminating the need for manual switching. Our Technicians installed an electronic diverter valve on a John Deere 60, making it easy to switch between 1-way and 2-way hydraulics right from the cab.

“From breakers to thumbs—switching attachments just got easier!  This John Deere 60 now has an automatic diverter valve for seamless1-way/2-way hydraulic flow.”

With this upgrade, the operator can now switch modes directly from the cab. This makes it faster, easier, and safer to run different attachments—such as breakers/compactors (1-way) and the thumb (2-way)—while also eliminating downtime and the risk of incorrect hookups.

This is a great example of how our team provides practical, customized hydraulic solutions that add value to our customers’ equipment.