Hello, I'm curious as to whether I'd be able to use one of those bolt on grapples with my 1990 Kubota L2250. Has anyone used one of these, I hear good things about them, but I just don't know if it would work with my hydraulics. Thanks for the help.
Bolt on Grapple
- Thread starter gillfinn
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They won't work "with" your existing hydraulics, you will have to add a new 3rd function valve or diverter to add the capability. Cost's could range from $300 up to $800 or more depending on how much you are comfortable doing yourself. There probably aren't any kits available for that old of a machine, so it will be a custom install.
Show a few photos of your FEL control valve, does it have 6 lines or 7 lines? True, you will need to add to your hydraulics to make it work. Once you know what it takes, it's pretty easy (but for a while, it's a lot of Greek information.) Study up on what other have done...
I like the bolt on one that attaches to the sides of the bucket. The Green Machine bolt on one, you normally have to re-enforce the top of the bucket. Can you weld and work with metal???
It's a good investment and makes the tractor much more usable....
I like the bolt on one that attaches to the sides of the bucket. The Green Machine bolt on one, you normally have to re-enforce the top of the bucket. Can you weld and work with metal???
It's a good investment and makes the tractor much more usable....
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motionclone
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L345DT with Lp mower, forks and grapple thumb, Bobcat 337 Midi Ex
I put a greens machine thumb on my forks and I put in a diverter valve to control it. Diverter valve was from Surplus Center. It basically diverts the curl function of the loader to the thumb cylinder. I too had an older machine.
Heres a link to my thread about it https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/greens-machine-grapple-thumb.39000/
Heres a link to my thread about it https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/greens-machine-grapple-thumb.39000/
TheOldHokie
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L3901/LA525, B7200DT/B1630, G2160/RCK60, G2460/RCK60
Yes. You will need to add a third function valve to the loader. Cost for the valve starts around $200 for a manual valve and gets up to around $600 for a solenoid valve.
Dan