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    Steering loss

    From what I could see, I would have had to disconnect the supply and return tubes from the steering controller, unbolt the controller itself and then hope to have enough room to turn a wrench. Conversely, if I attacked from the top, I would have to take out the battery, radiator, ac coil, and...
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    Steering loss

    Sure enough-it was the RH hose to the steering controller to the axle. The challenge of getting it out was a wire positioning clip at the top of the controller that traps the hydraulic line in position. I had to pry it apart so I could get the hose out. Hose on on order from Messicks. Thanks...
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    Steering loss

    I was working my L4760 in a brushy area with small saplings. Using the grapple to rake out roots. Evidently one of the saplings stabbed something underneath and I suddenly lost all steering. There’s hydraulic fluid that sprayed on the front left tire. Grapple, loader and transmission still...
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    Is there a best brand of grapple?

    Mikester-thanks for your feedback. I’m trying understand your comments about the clamshell design vs long bottom, double lid design. The landpride sgc1060 looks to be a clamshell design. But the
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    Is there a best brand of grapple?

    I’ve got a L4760 that came without the 3rd function valve. I added the Kubota valve kit (relatively easy job). Now I’m shopping for a grapple. Lots of choices out there. I want something that will handle brush, smaller trees, some stumps. I’ve seen the weight of these things all over the...