add 3rd function to L3400

[wildwillie]

I just bought a kubota L3400 and now want to add a 3rd function to the fel for a bucket grapel. Dealer wants $800.00, seems really high.I know it isnt hard. Any advice ?

[DRL]

Willie
I am taking delivery of my new L3400 today. Won't be doing the grapple right away but someday, so I will be watching your thread and progress. Keep us informed. What all was included for $800. If it is just a valve and a couple hoses I agree, sounds high. I have not checked if the loader valve is power beyond, will know tonight.
DRL

[bruceatlam]

I have no idea what you have in mind for a design, but I'll offer that if you do it yourself you'll have maybe $500 in hard parts -- valve, fittings, hoses, brackets etc. Then there's your time --- so, is your time worth $300 to you?

[wildwillie]

The $800 is only for the installed dirverter valve and hoses Dosnt include transport to and from dealer. I dont have a trailor so I have the dealer come get it. Plus if I can save a couple hundred bucks, YOU BETCH YA. Plus I like to tinker,Is the valve the dealer will install the best, Ive heard stories of leaks ? Dont want to reinvent the wheel Just get the most bang for the buck.

[Knight]

I added a grapple control to my l3400. I went with electric over hydraulics.
I installed a marine switch on the dash.
I ordered the wrong valve because I ordered an open center valve. We have open center system, you need a tandem center valve

It uses a D03 base, here is the link.
Northman Fluid Power Hydraulic Directional Control Valve 19.8 GPM, 4500 PSI, 3-Position, Double Solenoid, Tandem Center Spool, 12 Volt DC Solenoids, Model# SWH-G03-C6-D12-10 | Power Solenoid | Northern Tool + Equipment

Here is a link to grapple project on a L3400.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...ks-bucket.html

[wildwillie]

I like your grapel knight, Northern calls for a d05 subplate maby i'm missing something?Whear did you pull supply & return from? I like the grapel being seperate from the bucket.

[Knight]

I pulled from the power beyond fitting to a loop at the back of tractor for backhoe,to my D03 Block, then it returns back to the main hydraulic block underneath the brake area, from there it feeds 3 point hitch internally in the tractor.

[wildwillie]

I don't have power beyond so I'll have to do some plumbing research. Still haven't found the do3 base. The picks really help, THANKS.

[SouthernConservative]

What type of FEL do you have? - I have a L4310 w/ a LA682 FEL and plan to add a 3rd function - elec over hydro...wondering how simulair our tractors are in regards to adding a 3rd function.

[Knight]

Originally Posted by wildwillie

I don't have power beyond so I'll have to do some plumbing research. Still haven't found the do3 base. The picks really help, THANKS.

D03 base
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...-5338&catname=

Yes, you do have a power beyond port.