MX6000 with W.R Long 3rd function

[McMXi]

You cant see the forest for the trees.

Here are two different Kubota/Landpride instructions for 380-155s - Stabdard L. Same kit but one set of instructions hooks the valve up correctly (P->T) and the other hooks it up backwards (T->P). This has been a known error disccussed here for years. And its not the only place where they have done this.

https://messicks.com/uploads/assets/380-152A_Install_Instructions.pdf

https://messicks.com/uploads/assets/L3130_380-152a.pdf

Dan

I understand the difference in connections, but why don't you tell us all why 10 years of operating an erroneously installed 3rd function on four tractors with zero issues is a disaster waiting to happen.

This reminds me of your criticism of the single acting cylinders on my Land Pride RC3712, apparently another disaster waiting to happen that has yet to materialize.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I understand the difference in connections, but why don't you tell us all why 10 years of operating an erroneously installed 3rd function on four tractors with zero issues is a disaster waiting to happen.

This reminds me of your criticism of the single acting cylinders on my Land Pride RC3712, apparently another disaster waiting to happen that has yet to materialize.

I never saud any of this is a disaster waiting to happen.

Those valves will tolerate being hooked up backwards but it is WRONG!. Its a mistake in the Labdpride instructions that Kubota fixed.

Putting the 3rd function vakve ahead of the loader also works fine but it changes the way the two valves interact and some people may like one better than the other. If you want to be hekpful quit beating the Kubota drum and bashing perfectly fine third party alternatives. Explain the differences in the two schemes.

Dan

 

[McMXi]

I never saud any of this is a disaster waiting to happen.

Those valves will tolerate being hooked up backwards but it is WRONG!. Its a mistake in the Labdpride instructions that Kubota fixed.

Putting the 3rd function vakve ahead of the loader also works fine but it changes the way the two valves interact and some people may like one better than the other. If you want to be hekpful quit beating the Kubota drum and bashing perfectly fine third party alternatives. Explain the differences in the two schemes.

Dan

Added in edit:
This set of instructions for the MX6000 CAB model (380-330A) has a revision date of 4/2/26.

https://cdn-assets.greatplainsmfg.com/ari/attach/lp/public/manuals/380-329m.pdf

I "beat the Kubota drum" because of the incredibly positive experience I've had with four Kubota tractors and a Kubota generator, factory Kubota options and numerous Land Pride/Kubota implements. I prefer OE accessories/options if availalbe because they work and work well for me.

I updated the schematics for clarity re oil flow. Members here can think about what implements they run on their 3rd function and the meaningful differences if any in how the two approaches impact the user.

I use 3rd functions to run an hydraulic angle snow blade on the MX all winter long, and a grapple and HD25 PHD on the MX and M in nicer months without any functional problems either with implements or loaders.

Instructions for the 380-331a kit from Land Pride/Kubota.



Connection method with the 3rd function valve being downstream of the loader valve.

 

[fullborefire]

Well guys, the diagrams were helpful, im much further ahead! My mechanic doesnt like the mounting situation by the loader and suggested drilling s new hole to mount it an inch lower. But its coming together. Hind sight being what it is, the Land Pride would have been easier for my mechanic. I have the W.R Long kit on my B7800 and didnt have hesitation going back to them.