Thanks for inclusion in this forum. I'm wondering who's got a good 3rd function kit, I'd like to add a grapple or change the bucket to a rake type with grapple. This would be for an L3000DT. I have an LA 452S FEL on it now. Thanks.
3rd function kit and grapple
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I ordered a top n tilt from FitRite as well as a 3 valve remote rear set. I plan on using the 3rd valve for my grapple
Elliott in GA
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Equipment
LX 2610SU w/535,LP RCR1860,FDR1660,SGC0554,FSP500, DD BBX60005
My dealer installed a WR Long 3rd function valve kit prior to delivering the tractor. WR Long is a widely used/respected supplier.
NCL4701
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Equipment
L4701, T2290, WC68, grapple, BB1572, Farmi W50R, Howes 500, 16kW IMD gen, WG24
When I bought mine it didn’t have 3rd function. Dealer swapped the loader valve off a small M on their lot that already had the third function for the non-3rd function on mine prior to delivery for $500 including labor and everything. No issues at all with it. Seems like a lot of people go with the WR Long for retrofit.
I’ve seen some installs where the 3rd function control isn’t on the loader stick. Honestly can’t imagine using a grapple without the 3rd function control under my thumb on the loader control stick.
I’ve seen some installs where the 3rd function control isn’t on the loader stick. Honestly can’t imagine using a grapple without the 3rd function control under my thumb on the loader control stick.
I agree that the 3rd function controls need to be on the loader stick. Best case? Go with a solenoid valve with thumb buttons on the loader stick. Budget-friendly option? Do a diverter valve and split the bucket tilt circuit with the grapple open/close. You’ll have loader up/down, and grab/release on the stick.