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    3 point log grapple

    I was hoping to get it out to my buddy's place over the weekend but the wife had RSV last week and I came down with it on Saturday. I'm not sure if I will get back up there this year or not, depends on snow conditions or lack of I should say. Jaws are only 1/4" x 3.5" It's not a full fledged...
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    Hydraulic top link

    No it's just a circuit. Keep the flow going back to the tank.
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    3 point log grapple

    thank you
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    3 point log grapple

    Here's a short video of it working https://youtube.com/shorts/iKEeEphF44M?feature=share
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    3 point log grapple

    Update! I installed an arm between the two sides so now they move together.
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    3 point log grapple

    Today's update: It lives! It works as intended although the two arms don't move together, I had to put a stop on the right side so it would stop opening and force the left one to move open the remainder of the way. I understand now why they have the solid bar between them, I may have to do that...
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    Summit Hydraulics electric rear remote valve kit - Kubota L3901

    To answer the OP's original question, I have dealt with Summit quite a bit and have installed many third function kits from them with great results. Their customer service is top notch! I have not installed the exact kit he was asking about but if it's anything like their third function kit for...
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    3 point log grapple

    Made a bit of progress today. To answer Marks question about lift capacity, according to tractordata it's 1900# , I'll be about 3.5 ' out so less than that. Today's pics:
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    Tips for drilling through steel plates?

    carbide tipped hole saws for the win...
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    3 point log grapple

    I am in the process of building a 3 point log grapple. I recently built a 3 point skidding winch Grapple & winch
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    Plasma Cutter

    True, Hypertherm does support some of their older machines but I think at the 20 year mark they give up supporting them. I have a year 2000 Hypertherm Powermax 900 plasma cutter and about two years ago they sent me an email telling me they would no longer support consumables for my machine. In...
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    Straps or Chains for trailering?

    I use special axle straps, they have built in protectors for going around the axle , I have never torn one. I haul my lifted built Jeep across the country with the same straps. I hate chains!
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    MX6000 Grapple users

    60" Atlas grapple
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    Fabricating a ripper for 3 point (need measurements)

    I use 17" as a vertical difference but 15" will probably work
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    Grappling with this...

    Atlas grapples
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