Want to get a 3rd function for the front. Dealer wants $1600 to install. Have any BX owners install there own? Please share where you got your parts and experience installing. Might try it myself.
Any BX owners install a 3rd function
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Not 3rd function but, a diverter valve for my grapple and snow plow. Rolled my own and have less than $350 invested. The biggest cost will be the valve.
Not sure what that is. Can you post pics and your install procedure? Always try to save some coin.
I have no complaints with the Summit kit.
Wasn't difficult to install.
Half the price of what your dealer is asking.
Third Function Valve Kit for Kubota BX23S, BX1880, BX2380, and BX2680 Tractors
Free Shipping Third Function Valve Kit for Kubota BX23S Tractors
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Don't have any pictures handy.
I just followed the directions... maybe asked a couple questions here.
Basicly four steps:
- Mount the 3rd function valve on the tractor usung brackets supplied by seller.
- Remove the short power beyond pipe between loader vakve and transmission. Then attach the two third function hoses to loader valve and transmission.
- Install the new joystick grip and hook up power leads
- Mount outlets on boom using brackets supplied by seller and run two hoses from valve to outlets
Dan
Here's my Summit 3rd Function Kit install on my B2650 with pics. The install was pretty straight forward and with no complications encountered. That was 5 to 6 yrs ago now, and still going strong. You shouldn't have any issues.
Separating the kit components first into their respective functions and tackling one area at a time keeps it simple. Have and keep a clean work area and keep things clean when you open up your hydraulics to cut in the 3rd function plumbing.
Separating the kit components first into their respective functions and tackling one area at a time keeps it simple. Have and keep a clean work area and keep things clean when you open up your hydraulics to cut in the 3rd function plumbing.
Landpride makes a dedicated true 3rd function kit that is specific to your tractor. The installation isn't difficult, and I have a PDF with instructions that I can email you if you'd like. I know there are some kits out there that are fairly generic, but they might not be as easy to install as a dedicated one like the Landpride unit. Sometimes spending the extra on a dedicated unit is better than a generic unit that requires more expertise to install properly.
The Summit kit is a "true" third function and essentially identical to the LP kit.
The Summit kit is installed in the exact same way as the LP kit and costs $400 less.
Dan
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