Grapple fittings advice

[STEVESC]

Plan to order a grapple from Everything Attachments for my L2800. There are several options for the fittings. I have no idea which size and style I should choose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[trikepilot]

Fittings? Can I assume you are referring to the hydraulic hose quick connects?

If so, simply figure out what you have on the front of your loader arms and get the same for the grapple.

I would check someplace like www.discounthydraulichose.com first and see if you can get the same fittings for cheaper without any upcharge from a seller like EA

 

[whatsupdoc]

You should match the same fittings on the front of the tractor for the third function.

 

[Old Machinist]

I recently did a DIY 3rd function and added a grapple for my little LX3310. I went with 3/8" flat face fittings and the more I use them the more I like them. When I take all the pressure off to disconnect I just plug the two grapple fittings together. It seems every time I remove and install it the fittings get easier to connect and virtually no fluid loss when doing it.

1/4" flat face are less common but sufficient for a grapple. I mainly went with 3/8" because I wanted maximum flow to operate a mower I adapted.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I recently did a DIY 3rd function and added a grapple for my little LX3310. I went with 3/8" flat face fittings and the more I use them the more I like them. When I take all the pressure off to disconnect I just plug the two grapple fittings together. It seems every time I remove and install it the fittings get easier to connect and virtually no fluid loss when doing it.

1/4" flat face are less common but sufficient for a grapple. I mainly went with 3/8" because I wanted maximum flow to operate a mower I adapted.

Second this. Obviously, they have to match the tractor. I changed all mine out to 1/2" flat face, but 3/8 would be big enough for OP. I like that you just pull the collar back to disconnect, then the collar stays cocked. So when you push the two parts together, the collar locks without having to hold the collar back while pushing the two parts together.

 

[Caden]

I like 90 degree QDs better than the straight style.

If you ever need extra leverage to get them coupled it is easier IMO with the 90s.

 

[Kennyd4110]

You should match the same fittings on the front of the tractor for the third function.

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That is the only correct answer based on the info provided by @STEVESC

 

[Old Machinist]

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That is the only correct answer based on the info provided by @STEVESC

I will add if it were me I would order the grapple with 3/8" flat face fittings and if those didn't match my third function I would change the third function fittings to match. Just saying.

 

[STEVESC]

Thanks for all the great advice!