Hose Managment with Grapple Claw

   / Hose Managment with Grapple Claw #1  

rfc143

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I've been having a heck of a time managing the hoses on my grapple claw. I've tried straps, bungees, you name it. They keep getting caught either on the top of the grapple tines or on the quick attach levers. Any hints on how to do this?
 

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   / Hose Managment with Grapple Claw #2  
Looks like you need a 90 elbows on the disconnects. The you can use clamps around the horizontal cross member, assuming there's enough slack.
 
   / Hose Managment with Grapple Claw #3  
90 degree connects would also perhaps allow hoses to point down if needed or a combination of across and down.
Many auto parts and tractor repair places should have the fittings.

Might be a good idea to take a hose and picture with you when getting parts.

I seem to see a connection at bottom center of picture ? What's up with that?
 
   / Hose Managment with Grapple Claw #4  
I pinched one of my hoses a while back because of the same problem. I took the hydraulic hoses to a hydraulic shop and had them shorten them. Cost 60 bucks. Just remember to measure how far the the lines go when the grapple is wide open and turned all the way to the ground like you are getting ready to rake with the grapple. It worked for me and I have not had any more problems. I am by no means an expert in this area so there is probably a better way to do it, this is just what I did to fix it.
 
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90 degree connects would also perhaps allow hoses to point down if needed or a combination of across and down.
Many auto parts and tractor repair places should have the fittings.

Might be a good idea to take a hose and picture with you when getting parts.

I seem to see a connection at bottom center of picture ? What's up with that?
That's the right angle connector that goes into the T that splits the flow between cylinders.
 
 
 
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