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Read articles →This is an owner's rundown of adding 3rd, 4th, and 5th SCVs (remote hydraulics) to a 2016 4052R, focused on parts, part numbers, and cost rather than a step-by-step install tutorial. He cites actual pricing (~$1,800 for the 3rd SCV parts, ~$1,000 for the 4th/5th, versus an $800 dealer install quote he skipped by doing it himself) and describes the general disassembly process. Best for 4052R owners specifically considering this upgrade.
An owner-operator (Adam) sharing his own hands-on experience and costs from installing hydraulics on his personal tractor, not a dealer or technician.
The parts alone cost about $1,800 before tax, not including installation.
The parts cost about $1,000 or so before tax for the 4th and 5th SCVs.
Yes, the owner skipped an $800 dealer install quote and did it himself, saying it wasn't terrible but took time, especially figuring out where lines go.
Flipping the switch locks the valve into continuous flow mode, useful for equipment like a log splitter that needs constant hydraulic flow.
