Disconnecting BH to connect grapple LK3054

bob2230 · 05-31-2008, 01:40 PM

Anyone know if I can disconnect the the two hydraulic lines going to the Kelley BH and connect them to a W R Long electric over hydraulic valve to operate a grapple ?? The lines are now connected to the A port on the tractor selector valve and the FEL valve.

Thanks

Bob

kennyd · 05-31-2008, 02:23 PM

That will work fine-just make sure the valve is rated for the same GPM as you tractor is. The is lots of info like this in the hydraulics forum if you search

JoelD · 05-31-2008, 08:35 PM

Your tractor should be at 10 GPM or less, I think it was 7.5 or so prior to 2004 or so.
Good luck. I've got the lk3054XS, I think the XS was when the 10GPM started?
Joel

bob2230 · 06-01-2008, 08:34 AM

Kennyd, thanks. I your reply to ditzel, I think you mention that the lines should be connected to each other when not connected to BH. If I'm not connected to my BH or the Long valve, should I connect the two to prevent pressure also ?

Bob

kennyd · 06-01-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob2230

Kennyd, thanks. I your reply to ditzel, I think you mention that the lines should be connected to each other when not connected to BH. If I'm not connected to my BH or the Long valve, should I connect the two to prevent pressure also ?

Bob

Yes, They MUST be connected together! These lines have the full flow of the hydraulic pump ALL THE TIME. The fluid must go somewhere!

05-31-2008, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
bob2230 New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	Disconnecting BH to connect grapple LK3054 Anyone know if I can disconnect the the two hydraulic lines going to the Kelley BH and connect them to a W R Long electric over hydraulic valve to operate a grapple ?? The lines are now connected to the A port on the tractor selector valve and the FEL valve. Thanks Bob

05-31-2008, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
kennyd Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 3,206	Re: Disconnecting BH to connect grapple LK3054 That will work fine-just make sure the valve is rated for the same GPM as you tractor is. The is lots of info like this in the hydraulics forum if you search __________________ JD 4110HST FEL, 60" MMM, 60" Rear Blade, Ballast Box, Imatch, #380 Snow Plow, FEL Forks, Goossen 3PH Chipper/Shredder, and much more "stuff"

05-31-2008, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoelD Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 381	Re: Disconnecting BH to connect grapple LK3054 Your tractor should be at 10 GPM or less, I think it was 7.5 or so prior to 2004 or so. Good luck. I've got the lk3054XS, I think the XS was when the 10GPM started? Joel __________________ Joel 2004 Kioti LK3054XS TLB John Deere 350B Dozer with Six Way Blade

06-01-2008, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
bob2230 New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Disconnecting BH to connect grapple LK3054 Kennyd, thanks. I your reply to ditzel, I think you mention that the lines should be connected to each other when not connected to BH. If I'm not connected to my BH or the Long valve, should I connect the two to prevent pressure also ? Bob

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