SkunkWerX
Platinum Member
Grapple planning stages here.
I have been doing searches and pouring over all that has been written about remote hydraulics. If I build a grapple, of course, I'll need to pipe from the BX's system to a control valve, and then on to the grapple cylinder.
Here is what I think I know about it, after doing some research, please tell me if I am on the right track, or, still don't get it.
I have the BX2350 with FEL, no BH or anything in rear, as far as hydraulics go.
-Piping to the grapple control valve, from the FEL valve is the way to go?
(Avoids diverters and such?)
-Does the FEL Valve have PowerBeyond ports?
-DO I need any Kubota parts to accomplish this (Adapter plate for the FEL Valve) or does the FEL valve have threaded IN & Out Ports ready to go?
-Is it true that you can run a non-PB valve at the end of the circuit, like a grapple valve, so that you only need an IN & Out source?
-If, someday, I want run a Rear Remote, for Top & Tilt, or Angle cylinder, do I need to install a PB capable Valve for the Grapple, so I can continue the lines back to the Rear in the future?
I was looking at this simple Valve as my Grapple control valve, though, it doesn't appear to have PB. I have heard about the Cessna valve at the Supply House, does it have PB, and would it nbe a better choice?
Prince Standard 4-Way Control Valve, Model# RD2575T4ESA1 | Valves | Northern Tool + Equipment
My basic thought, for only the Grapple set-up, would be to come off the FEL valve, into my Prince 4-way, then out to QD's, and mount them near my FEL QDs. Then hose the rest of the way to the grapple cylinder. Possibly place another set of QDs near Grapple, so it can be removed as a sub-assembly, but, the other set near the FEL QD's would allow a full removal of Bucket with grapple attached.
But, as I think about this, I want to make sure I don't cut myself short if it ever comes to a Rear Remote.
All of your collective wisdom is appreciated.
First thigs first, how do you pull hydraulics from the existing system/FEL valve?
I have been doing searches and pouring over all that has been written about remote hydraulics. If I build a grapple, of course, I'll need to pipe from the BX's system to a control valve, and then on to the grapple cylinder.
Here is what I think I know about it, after doing some research, please tell me if I am on the right track, or, still don't get it.
I have the BX2350 with FEL, no BH or anything in rear, as far as hydraulics go.
-Piping to the grapple control valve, from the FEL valve is the way to go?
(Avoids diverters and such?)
-Does the FEL Valve have PowerBeyond ports?
-DO I need any Kubota parts to accomplish this (Adapter plate for the FEL Valve) or does the FEL valve have threaded IN & Out Ports ready to go?
-Is it true that you can run a non-PB valve at the end of the circuit, like a grapple valve, so that you only need an IN & Out source?
-If, someday, I want run a Rear Remote, for Top & Tilt, or Angle cylinder, do I need to install a PB capable Valve for the Grapple, so I can continue the lines back to the Rear in the future?
I was looking at this simple Valve as my Grapple control valve, though, it doesn't appear to have PB. I have heard about the Cessna valve at the Supply House, does it have PB, and would it nbe a better choice?
Prince Standard 4-Way Control Valve, Model# RD2575T4ESA1 | Valves | Northern Tool + Equipment
My basic thought, for only the Grapple set-up, would be to come off the FEL valve, into my Prince 4-way, then out to QD's, and mount them near my FEL QDs. Then hose the rest of the way to the grapple cylinder. Possibly place another set of QDs near Grapple, so it can be removed as a sub-assembly, but, the other set near the FEL QD's would allow a full removal of Bucket with grapple attached.
But, as I think about this, I want to make sure I don't cut myself short if it ever comes to a Rear Remote.
All of your collective wisdom is appreciated.
First thigs first, how do you pull hydraulics from the existing system/FEL valve?