Third function

Chilipop

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Bx2380,grapple
Jul 13, 2024
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Virginia
I recently bought a 2018 bx2380 was listed as having a third function, it has the ports and lines ran but the joystick only has 1 button did someone just not finish installing the kit
 

PoTreeBoy

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L35 Ford 3930
Mar 24, 2020
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It may be a diverter. Do six hydraulic lines connect to the valve, 2 to the outlets, 2 to the curl cylinder and 2 to the loader valve? If so, it's a diverter. Push the button while moving the joystick and the grapple should open and close instead of the bucket curling and dumping.
 

Soopitup

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BX23S
Oct 25, 2018
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New England
Sounds like you have the Kubota diverter valve.
There is also a Land Pride third function kit (as well as some aftermarket) that has 2 buttons.
Each has it's advantages.