Getting my grapple on

[6869704x4]

Been wanting one, need a third function but no dedicated kits for the Kubota L45. On the phone with Summit in AZ and we think we can make a kit they have for other Kubotas work. I just need to find my PB, power beyond, port.
Found it, 12 O clock 90 degree line going to the right. That line goes to the 3rd function. Return is the brass fitting behind it
Have to find a spot to mount third function valve. Hoses coming up are from/to PB. I'll just weld the bracket on.

 

[6869704x4]

Tried to post a video but site wont accept it.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Tried to post a video but site wont accept it.

You have to put videos on an outside site, youtube for example, and insert a link here.

 

[D2Cat]

That is a rewarding project to determine what yo want, find it, and install it. It will be useful beyond your imagination.

One suggestion, figure out a way to keep your hoses from getting pinched. Also be sure your locking pins can release when in a brush pile. He's what I did.

The bracket holding the spring extension was a piece of cut to fit at the bottom and then welded a quick disconnect to it. The other side of the quick disconnect is on the rod. I can simply unplug the disconnect and leave the long piece on the grapple hose when removed.

Drilled a 1/4" hole in the end of each arm and use a stiff bungee cord to keep levers down.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

That is a rewarding project to determine what yo want, find it, and install it. It will be useful beyond your imagination.

One suggestion, figure out a way to keep your hoses from getting pinched. Also be sure your locking pins can release when in a brush pile. He's what I did.

The bracket holding the spring extension was a piece of cut to fit at the bottom and then welded a quick disconnect to it. The other side of the quick disconnect is on the rod. I can simply unplug the disconnect and leave the long piece on the grapple hose when removed.

Drilled a 1/4" hole in the end of each arm and use a stiff bungee View attachment 173860 View attachment 173861 cord to keep levers down.

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Those are good points. My levers are protected the way the grapple is constructed. But the hoses need some work, especially on the tree puller. I thought I could use a hose tamer from a bat wing mower, but I haven't figured out a way how. May end up using a spring or bungee strap.

 

[Russell King]

@6869704x4

I would eliminate all brass fittings in the system, they are not suitable for the pressure (as far as I know). They could be used on the lower pressure tank return lines but I personally don’t do that since there is little cost benefit in costs for the actual pressure rated fittings vs the brass fittings.