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Yes, it is now sold with separate top and bottom halves so you can supply your own hoses, useful for subcompact tractors up to about 25-32 horsepower.
Find the two hoses forming the big hydraulic loop between valves, disconnect them, and insert a Summit kit with just two hoses into that loop.
Use the included bracket mounted to the ROPS, or on 2023 and later 1025R models use the factory knockouts for a more factory-installed look.
It replaces the Deere third function handle with a Summit handle having two sets of buttons, letting you control a front third function and a rear valve together.
