New Grapple, new tractor guy

[adventure bob]

I assumed that there are 1/2 Ag couplers that have the hose end in threaded in either JIC or NPT?? On my tractor the hose ends are male, with caps on them. The hoses are connected to side by side bracket on the front tube of the loader.

 

[94BULLITT]

James, He has the bracket, he just need the QD's and maybe a adapter fitting.

The instructions are not any help.

We know he needs a set of 1/2'' AG quick disconnects.

http://www.discounthydraulichose.com/product_p/ag-set.htm

A dust cap and plug for 1/2'' AG.

ISO 5675 Dust Caps

ISO 5675 Dust Plugs


Bob, Since you said they are male fittings what do they look like? Look at the link below, are they like end 1 or 2?

Steel Fittings: JIC 37° Male x NPTF Male Pipe

 

[k0ua]

I assumed that there are 1/2 Ag couplers that have the hose end in threaded in either JIC or NPT?? On my tractor the hose ends are male, with caps on them. The hoses are connected to side by side bracket on the front tube of the loader.

I have never seen an Ag connector with JIC fittings. Take a cap off of what ever you have and look at it. It is most likely NPT. 1/2 inch. Please confirm. Please post photo.

 

[adventure bob]

Im out of town, But Ill pull the caps when I get home and post pics. I appreciate everyones help.

 

[94BULLITT]

I don't know why dealers don't ask the customer what kind of couplers they want on their 3rd function.

 

[k0ua]

I don't know why dealers don't ask the customer what kind of couplers they want on their 3rd function.[/QUOTE

Good point, but I expect because there is such a disparity in price between the Flat Face and the AG/Pioneer couplers they don't want to get into asking for more money during the deal? Just a thought. For that matter why not just put AG's on from the Factory, They are pretty cheap, and if the customer wants Flat Face, well then he can unscrew them and put on the Flat Face, or he can make up adapters if he likes.

James K0UA

 

[94BULLITT]

I don't know why dealers don't ask the customer what kind of couplers they want on their 3rd function.[/QUOTE

Good point, but I expect because there is such a disparity in price between the Flat Face and the AG/Pioneer couplers they don't want to get into asking for more money during the deal? Just a thought. For that matter why not just put AG's on from the Factory, They are pretty cheap, and if the customer wants Flat Face, well then he can unscrew them and put on the Flat Face, or he can make up adapters if he likes.

James K0UA

They could charge accordingly for what the customer wants.

I am not sure if my dealer normally puts couplers on the 3rd function or not. I told him I wanted to see the 3rd function work before it left. He knew I was interested in a snow blade he had so he put that on and the blade had flat faced couplers.

I think it would be bad for them to send them out the door without couplers on it because how could they test it?

 

[k0ua]

I think it would be bad for them to send them out the door without couplers on it because how could they test it?

That is a very good point!

 

[adventure bob]

My Grappl is in the bed of the truck! I cant wait to put this thing on and start moving slash. Ill post pics shortly for the male ends on my tractor 3rd function. The more I read the more I think they're NPT, but Ill look and take pics shortly.

 

[adventure bob]

Ok so now we have some pics, name that connection: