BX25 3rd Function Kit

[CORamos]

Has anyone tried Everything Attachment's 3rd Function kit on a BX25?

I'm getting ready to add a grapple from Tach-N-Go, Loader Buddy, small loader Quick attach and attachments, and I need to decide on how I will deal with the hydraulics.

I've read through Artisan's grapple-o-matic thread, but since I don't have any fabrication skills (not to mention knowledge of hydraulics!), I'm thinking I may be better off buying a kit.

Any and all thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and especially links, are welcome!

 

[CHDinCT]

How much is the EA kit? I'm not familiar with it. Got a link? I did look at this one though before adding my own aftermarket valve, from which I plan to run a grapple eventually.

SCV, Hydraulic Selective Control Valve Multiplier

 

[cschulz]

Yes please give us a link. I have purchased from MyTractor Tools(grapple) and also have a back hoe. Looking for ideas. I have looked at Artisians work out and started to go hand operator control but just dont know best way to connect for grapple.

Chris

Updated
Well I went and did the search at the site. Nice pieces but ouch on the price. $800 is to much for me!!!! http://www.everythingattachments.com/3rd-Function-kit-p/tra-3rd-funcl.htm

 

[CORamos]

Here's the link to the EA kit: http://www.everythingattachments.com/3rd-Function-kit-p/tra-3rd-funcl.htm

It seems pricey, but like I mentioned, without the fabrication skills, this is probably the easiest option for me.

 

[CORamos]

How much is the EA kit? I'm not familiar with it. Got a link? I did look at this one though before adding my own aftermarket valve, from which I plan to run a grapple eventually.

SCV, Hydraulic Selective Control Valve Multiplier

EA's kit is $837.

I'm leaning towards a FEL-control mounted switch. Jery at mytractortools suggested a foot switch on the left side of the BX, which I'm also considering.

 

[CORamos]

Yes please give us a link. I have purchased from MyTractor Tools(grapple) and also have a back hoe. Looking for ideas. I have looked at Artisians work out and started to go hand operator control but just dont know best way to connect for grapple.

Chris

Updated
Well I went and did the search at the site. Nice pieces but ouch on the price. $800 is to much for me!!!! http://www.everythingattachments.com/3rd-Function-kit-p/tra-3rd-funcl.htm

Chris,

I went with the rock grapple, which I hope will help a lot with some stone walls I want to work on, which grapple did you get?

Carlos

 

[cschulz]

Chris,

I went with the rock grapple, which I hope will help a lot with some stone walls I want to work on, which grapple did you get?

Carlos

Hey Carlos, which grapple did I get? The answer is yes! All of them! I bought quite a bit from Jery so he took care of me with a little extra on the bucket grapple.

Chris

 

[cschulz]

So Im even more in need of getting this third function working. I have a lot of brush to clean up in rear of the property this year and would like to do the stone wall like yourself in the front yard.

Chris

 

[Artisan]

Post #121 I think it is in the GrappleOmatic thread has a list of materials
for the FasseValve AND the fittings needed to do it! TRUST ME when I tell
you I made all your mistakes already!

I think Jery may
have a solution for the mounting bracket for it now too! Your not
doing any fabricating, alls your doing is buying parts and bolting them on.

You might have to measure for some hoses*, other than that
all the engineering and building is done. Rememeber the Fasse valve has all
the 4 outlets on one face of the valve, I have seen others
w/ 2 outlets on one face and 2 on another, PLUS the 2 inlets
still on another...

*Go to NAPA to get your hoses made cheap!

 

[cschulz]

Well for myself I finally stopped waffling and will be going with my original idea of a std lever control. But will be mounting the control to the underside of foot platform. This way I can keep all my FEL controls always working and then have a foot control on the floor for the grapple. Im not to keen on having a selonoid control. And its cheaper to go the manuel route. This just best suits me.
Here are a couple ideas that Jery gave me for what we both were thinking.
Take a control flop handle to other side and bolt to bottom of foot platform and add pedal. Depending on your tractor it could be done a couple different ways.

Chris

 

[CHDinCT]

Chris, how are you planning to hook the valve into your BX2660's hydraulic system? On my BX25, I used the BH power-beyond loop for a two spool valve. Same one as yours but a dual spool version (with the optional detent kit). Interesting concept going with a foot controlled valve.

 

[CORamos]

Hey Carlos, which grapple did I get? The answer is yes! All of them! I bought quite a bit from Jery so he took care of me with a little extra on the bucket grapple.

Chris

Yikes! OK, I'm going to show my wife this thread if she ever complains about my tractor toys.

 

[cschulz]

Chris, how are you planning to hook the valve into your BX2660's hydraulic system? On my BX25, I used the BH power-beyond loop for a two spool valve. Same one as yours but a dual spool version (with the optional detent kit). Interesting concept going with a foot controlled valve.

Chris, I will probably do the same as you. Ive purchased a used back hoe(BT601). Slowly Im collecting parts to do the install to my 2660. With the help of others here and my dealer I may fab the rear brackets and subframe. But as far as the hydro Im still up in the air as far as details go. But my main idea is to tap into the BH lines. Do you have any ideas? I would like to use all implement and not have to switch lines.


Chris

 

[cschulz]

Yikes! OK, I'm going to show my wife this thread if she ever complains about my tractor toys.

Hope your wife doesnt know mine. Ive not told her about the grapple yet.SHHHH Quiet


Chris

 

[CHDinCT]

Chris, I will probably do the same as you. Ive purchased a used back hoe(BT601). Slowly Im collecting parts to do the install to my 2660. With the help of others here and my dealer I may fab the rear brackets and subframe. But as far as the hydro Im still up in the air as far as details go. But my main idea is to tap into the BH lines. Do you have any ideas? I would like to use all implement and not have to switch lines.


Chris

I just updated my thread on adding rear remotes to my BX25. I have it set up so I can operate the BH and FEL with one open circuit for my eventual grapple thumb. I will also use one of the circuit for my hydraulic top link when the BH is off. Did everything with quick connects so I can go back to OEM in minutes if I ever want to or need to. Just another way to go vs a 3rd function kit. I went this way mainly because I already had a hydraulic top link and wanted to be able to use that, so I'll run the grapple off of the remote when I do add it.

 

[CHDinCT]

Chris, I will probably do the same as you. Ive purchased a used back hoe(BT601). Slowly Im collecting parts to do the install to my 2660. With the help of others here and my dealer I may fab the rear brackets and subframe. But as far as the hydro Im still up in the air as far as details go. But my main idea is to tap into the BH lines. Do you have any ideas? I would like to use all implement and not have to switch lines.


Chris

I just updated my thread on adding rear remotes to my BX25. I have it set up so I can operate the BH and FEL with one open circuit for my eventual grapple thumb. I will also use one of the circuit for my hydraulic top link when the BH is off. Did everything with quick connects so I can go back to OEM in minutes if I ever want to or need to. Just another way to go vs a 3rd function kit. I went this way mainly because I already had a hydraulic top link and wanted to be able to use that, so I'll run the grapple off of the remote when I do add it.

 

[cschulz]

Hey Chris, did you ever take on the grapple if so how did you run the lines?



Chris

 

[CHDinCT]

Hey Chris, did you ever take on the grapple if so how did you run the lines?



Chris

Chris, no, not yet. Just got busy with other things. I did pick up a 4' section of 1/4" angle iron to make the grapple mount. But, for some almost sub-conscience reason I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on ordering the grapple even though I've put the money aside. Anyway, I'll probably get to it this fall so I have it for firewood processing before winter, hopefully.