The Upright Reservoir/Direct Mount Pump Wetline Kit from Buyers Products has everything you need to set up a dump hydraulic system. Choose from a steel, polymer, or aluminum reservoir with a 50 gal or 70 gal capacity. All versions come with a cast iron pump/valve assembly rated at 46 GPM at 1800 RPM. Specify clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on the PTO operation. Contact Customer Service for assistance. The wetline kit includes: (1) Upright reservoir; (1) Frame bracket kit with fasteners; (1) Reservoir isolation package; (1) 46 GPM at 1800 RPM cast iron pump/valve combination with brackets; (1) 6 ft internally reinforced 1-1/4 in. suction hose; (2) 1-1/4 in. barbed adapter fittings; (2) 1-1/4 in. stainless steel hose clamps; (1) 1 in. high pressure swivel adapter; (1) 1 in. wing-type high pressure quick detach coupling; and (1) 1 in. high pressure hose, 6 ft long.
Specifications
| Direct or Remote Mount | Direct Mount |
|---|---|
| Flow at 1800 RPM | 46 |
| Pump Rotation | Clockwise |
| Reservoir Material | Aluminum |
| Reservoir Position | Upright |
| Reservoir Volume | 50 |
Advanced Hydraulic Integration: The 50 Gallon Upright Reservoir/Direct Mount Pump Wetline Kit (CW, Aluminum)
The Buyers Products 50 Gallon Upright Reservoir/Direct Mount Pump Wetline Kit represents a pinnacle in integrated hydraulic solutions, meticulously engineered for the demanding environments of mobile dump applications. This comprehensive system provides all essential components required to establish a robust and efficient hydraulic circuit for single-acting cylinders, commonly found in dump trucks, trailers, and various utility vehicles. Designed with a specific focus on performance, durability, and ease of installation, this kit ensures optimal operation, leveraging high-grade materials and precision manufacturing to deliver unwavering reliability in the field. The selection of an aluminum reservoir, coupled with a direct mount cast iron pump/valve assembly configured for clockwise rotation, underscores a commitment to delivering a high-performance, long-lasting solution tailored for rigorous operational demands.
Understanding the Operational Imperative: Dump Hydraulic Systems
A wetline kit is the foundational hydraulic system that enables the operation of auxiliary equipment on commercial vehicles, particularly those requiring power for lifting, tilting, or pushing. In the context of dump applications, the hydraulic system converts mechanical power from the vehicle's engine (via a Power Take-Off or PTO) into hydraulic energy to extend and retract a single-acting cylinder, thereby raising and lowering the dump body. The efficiency and reliability of this system are paramount, directly impacting operational productivity, vehicle safety, and maintenance costs. This specific wetline kit addresses these critical requirements by providing a harmonized set of components designed to work cohesively, minimizing the complexities typically associated with assembling a custom hydraulic system. The system's design considers factors such as fluid dynamics, pressure management, heat dissipation, and mechanical stress, all crucial for sustained high performance in intermittent yet powerful applications.
The Heart of the System: The 50-Gallon Upright Aluminum Reservoir
The hydraulic reservoir serves as the system's fluid storage, heat exchanger, and contamination control hub. The 50-gallon aluminum upright reservoir in this kit is a critical component, optimized for both functionality and longevity. Its design and material selection reflect a deep understanding of mobile hydraulic challenges.
Material Excellence: The Advantage of Aluminum
The choice of aluminum for the reservoir material is a deliberate engineering decision that offers substantial benefits over traditional steel or polymer tanks. Aluminum is renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, providing a significant weight reduction compared to steel reservoirs of equivalent capacity. This weight saving translates directly into increased payload capacity for the vehicle, improving operational efficiency and potentially reducing fuel consumption over the vehicle's lifespan. Furthermore, aluminum exhibits superior corrosion resistance, particularly in harsh outdoor environments where exposure to road salts, moisture, and various chemicals is common. Unlike steel, which requires extensive coatings to prevent rust, aluminum naturally forms a protective oxide layer, ensuring long-term structural integrity and preventing internal contamination from flaking rust. From a thermal management perspective, aluminum possesses excellent heat dissipation properties. Its higher thermal conductivity allows for more efficient transfer of heat from the hydraulic fluid to the ambient air, aiding in maintaining optimal operating temperatures and extending the life of both the hydraulic fluid and system components. This is especially vital in dump applications where high-power demands can generate considerable heat. The inherent durability and resistance to impact also contribute to the overall robustness of the system, ensuring reliable operation even under challenging conditions.
Optimal Capacity and Configuration: 50 Gallons, Upright Design
The 50-gallon capacity of this reservoir is carefully selected to accommodate the typical fluid volume requirements of most single-acting dump cylinders, ensuring sufficient fluid availability for full cylinder extension without drawing air, while also providing adequate volume for heat management and fluid conditioning. An appropriately sized reservoir prevents fluid starvation and excessive temperature fluctuations. The upright orientation of the reservoir offers distinct advantages for chassis integration. It occupies a smaller footprint on the truck frame compared to horizontal tanks of similar capacity, allowing for greater flexibility in mounting locations, particularly on vehicles with limited rail space. This vertical configuration often facilitates an improved suction head, meaning the pump is positioned closer to or below the fluid level, which reduces the risk of cavitation—a phenomenon detrimental to pump longevity and system efficiency caused by insufficient fluid supply to the pump inlet. The upright design also inherently promotes better air release from the hydraulic fluid, as air bubbles tend to rise to the surface more readily in a vertical column, further enhancing system performance and component life. Proper baffling within the upright design ensures that returning oil does not immediately short-circuit to the pump suction line, allowing for air to escape and solid contaminants to settle.
Reservoir Design Features for Enhanced Performance and Maintenance
Beyond material and orientation, the reservoir incorporates several design elements crucial for long-term performance and ease of maintenance. These include a high-quality filler-breather assembly, which prevents atmospheric contaminants from entering the system while allowing air to enter and exit as the fluid level changes. A visible sight gauge provides an immediate and accurate indication of the hydraulic fluid level, simplifying routine checks. Strategically placed drain ports facilitate quick and thorough fluid changes, essential for maintaining fluid cleanliness. Integrated mounting provisions ensure secure attachment to the vehicle frame, complemented by the included frame bracket kit and reservoir isolation package to mitigate vibration and extend component life.
Power and Control: The Direct Mount Pump/Valve Combination
The heart of the hydraulic power generation and control in this wetline kit is the direct mount cast iron pump/valve assembly. This integrated unit is a testament to engineering efficiency, providing both the motive force and precise control necessary for dump operations.
Direct Mount Integration: Efficiency and Reliability
The direct mount configuration offers significant advantages over remote-mounted pump systems. By eliminating the need for a separate drive shaft and universal joints, direct mounting reduces the number of moving parts, thereby minimizing potential points of failure, friction losses, and maintenance requirements. This direct coupling to the PTO output shaft results in a more compact installation, optimizing space utilization and simplifying plumbing. It also inherently reduces alignment challenges, vibration, and noise, contributing to a smoother, more efficient power transfer from the PTO to the hydraulic system. The improved power transmission efficiency translates into more effective use of engine power for hydraulic work, which can lead to faster cycle times and enhanced operational productivity.
Robust Performance: Cast Iron Gear Pump (46 GPM @ 1800 RPM)
The pump within this assembly is a robust cast iron gear pump, renowned in mobile hydraulics for its durability, simplicity, and reliability. Gear pumps operate on the principle of interlocking gears creating expanding and contracting chambers, effectively drawing fluid from the reservoir and forcing it into the hydraulic circuit under pressure. Cast iron construction provides exceptional strength, thermal stability, and resistance to wear and cavitation erosion, ensuring a prolonged service life even under high-pressure and continuous duty cycles. The specified flow rate of 46 gallons per minute (GPM) at 1800 RPM is a critical performance metric, indicating the pump's capacity to deliver substantial hydraulic power. This flow rate is well-suited for a wide range of dump cylinder sizes, enabling efficient lifting speeds and responsive operation. The 1800 RPM rating corresponds to a common operating speed for vehicle PTOs, ensuring optimal power output under typical engine operating conditions. This combination of robust construction and high flow capacity ensures the dump body can be raised and lowered effectively and reliably, supporting rigorous daily operations.
Integrated Valve Functionality: Precision Control
The integration of the control valve directly with the pump simplifies the hydraulic circuit, reducing the number of external hoses, fittings, and potential leak points. This streamlined design not only enhances reliability but also contributes to a more compact and aesthetically cleaner installation. The integrated valve assembly provides essential functions for dump operation: a "raise" position to extend the cylinder, a "hold" or "neutral" position to maintain the dump body at a desired height, and a "lower" position to retract the cylinder. Crucially, the valve also incorporates a pressure relief mechanism. This safety feature is vital, as it protects the hydraulic system from over-pressurization by diverting excess fluid back to the reservoir if system pressure exceeds a predetermined safe limit. This safeguards components from damage, extends their lifespan, and ensures operator safety during operation.
Clockwise Rotation (CW): Ensuring PTO Compatibility
The specification of clockwise (CW) pump rotation is a critical detail, as it must precisely match the rotational output of the vehicle's Power Take-Off (PTO). Installing a pump with an incorrect rotation can lead to immediate pump failure and severe damage to the entire hydraulic system. Buyers Products offers both clockwise and counterclockwise options, highlighting the importance of verifying PTO rotation during system selection. This kit's CW designation ensures seamless and correct integration with compatible PTO units, guaranteeing proper hydraulic fluid flow and system activation.
The Comprehensive Kit: Every Component for Seamless Integration
Beyond the primary reservoir and pump/valve assembly, this wetline kit includes a carefully curated selection of peripheral components, each chosen for its quality, compatibility, and contribution to the overall system's performance and reliability.
(1) Frame Bracket Kit with Fasteners
A secure and stable mounting of the reservoir to the vehicle chassis is paramount. This kit includes heavy-duty frame brackets and all necessary fasteners, engineered to withstand the dynamic stresses and vibrations inherent in mobile applications. Proper mounting prevents movement, reduces wear, and extends the life of the entire system.
(1) Reservoir Isolation Package
To further enhance longevity and reduce noise, a reservoir isolation package is provided. This typically includes rubber isolators or pads that sit between the reservoir and its mounting brackets, absorbing vibrations and preventing metal-to-metal contact. This minimizes fatigue on the reservoir structure and reduces the transmission of operational noise to the vehicle cab.
(1) 6 ft Internally Reinforced 1-1/4 in. Suction Hose
The suction line is a critical, often overlooked, component. This 6-foot, 1-1/4 inch internally reinforced hose is designed to handle the negative pressure (suction) created by the pump without collapsing. The internal reinforcement, typically a wire helix, maintains the hose's cross-sectional integrity, preventing cavitation and ensuring a steady, unimpeded flow of hydraulic fluid to the pump inlet. Its generous length allows for flexible routing.
(2) 1-1/4 in. Barbed Adapter Fittings
These barbed fittings are designed for secure, leak-free connection of the 1-1/4 inch suction hose. Their barbed profile provides excellent grip within the hose, and when combined with hose clamps, creates a robust seal capable of handling the suction pressures without air ingress, which is crucial for pump health.
(2) 1-1/4 in. Stainless Steel Hose Clamps
Accompanying the barbed fittings, these stainless steel hose clamps provide the necessary compressive force to seal the suction hose connections. Stainless steel construction ensures superior corrosion resistance and durability, maintaining clamping integrity over time in corrosive environments.
(1) 1 in. High Pressure Swivel Adapter
The high-pressure swivel adapter is a vital component at the connection point to the hydraulic cylinder or implement. It allows for rotational movement without twisting the high-pressure hose, thereby reducing stress on the hose, extending its life, and simplifying the attachment process. Rated for high pressures, it maintains system integrity during operation.
(1) 1 in. Wing-Type High Pressure Quick Detach Coupling
This quick-detach coupling is a key feature for versatility and efficiency. The wing-type design allows for rapid and tool-free connection and disconnection of the high-pressure hydraulic line to various implements. This capability is invaluable for multi-purpose vehicles that might switch between dump bodies, snowplows, salt spreaders, or other hydraulic attachments. Rated for high pressure, it ensures a secure, leak-free connection, minimizing fluid loss and contamination during changes.
(1) 1 in. High Pressure Hose, 6 ft Long
The high-pressure hose transmits pressurized fluid from the pump's discharge port to the hydraulic cylinder. This 6-foot, 1-inch hose is constructed with multiple layers of reinforcement (typically braided steel wire within synthetic rubber) to withstand the significant pressures generated by the pump. Its robust construction ensures safety and durability, while its length provides flexibility for proper routing, avoiding kinks and abrasion points.
Systemic Considerations for Optimal Performance and Longevity
Achieving maximum performance and an extended operational life from this wetline kit requires adherence to best practices in installation, fluid management, and maintenance.
Hydraulic Fluid Management and Filtration
The selection of the correct hydraulic fluid is paramount. It must meet OEM specifications for viscosity, operating temperature range, and anti-wear properties. Maintaining fluid cleanliness is equally critical; hydraulic fluid acts as a lubricant, power transmission medium, and heat transfer agent. Contamination, whether particulate or water, is the leading cause of hydraulic component wear and failure. While the reservoir acts as a primary settling point, a robust filtration strategy is essential. Regular fluid analysis and scheduled filter element changes (typically return line filters, though pressure filters may be integrated in more complex systems) are non-negotiable for preserving pump, valve, and cylinder integrity. The proper breather on the reservoir also filters incoming air, preventing airborne contaminants from entering the system.
Installation Best Practices
Precise installation is crucial. Hoses should be routed to avoid sharp bends, chafing against chassis components, or excessive tension. Correct torque specifications must be applied to all fittings to prevent leaks without over-stressing components. Prior to initial operation, the system must be meticulously bled of air. Trapped air can cause erratic operation, noise, and damage through cavitation. A systematic startup procedure, typically involving cycling the cylinder slowly through its full range of motion, is recommended to ensure all air is purged and the system is fully primed.
Applications, Versatility, and Safety Standards
This 50 Gallon Upright Reservoir/Direct Mount Pump Wetline Kit is specifically designed for dump trucks and trailers, including single-axle, tandem-axle, and tri-axle configurations. Its robust design also makes it suitable for other mobile hydraulic applications requiring a single-acting cylinder, such as refuse vehicles, snowplows, and utility service bodies. The integrated quick-detach coupling significantly enhances the vehicle's versatility, allowing operators to quickly interchange hydraulic attachments, maximizing utilization across diverse tasks. As with all hydraulic systems, strict adherence to safety protocols during installation, operation, and maintenance is essential. This includes depressurizing the system before servicing, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and being aware of potential pinch points and high-pressure fluid hazards. The integrated pressure relief valve provides a fundamental layer of protection against system overloads.
Conclusion: A Superior Solution for Demanding Applications
The Buyers Products 50 Gallon Upright Reservoir/Direct Mount Pump Wetline Kit (CW, Aluminum) is a meticulously engineered, complete hydraulic solution designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern dump applications. Its thoughtful design, incorporating a lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum reservoir, an efficient direct mount cast iron pump/valve assembly, and a comprehensive set of high-quality components, ensures superior performance, exceptional reliability, and extended operational life. This kit represents a smart investment for operators seeking to optimize their vehicle's hydraulic capabilities with a robust, easy-to-install, and technically advanced system that delivers consistent power and control for critical operations.
