QD fittings for 3rd functions?

kacole · Nov 13, 2014

I'm fixing to put a 3rd function kit on my MX5100 from fit right hydraulics and brian asked me what type of ag fittings i wanted. 2 females? 1 male 1 female? I've never had a grapple and i'm not sure what I need. What do grapples usually come with?

nybirdman · Nov 13, 2014

Mine is set-up with one male and one female on the tractor,you would need the same on the grapple.This is so the hoses don't get reversed.If the grapple does not come with connectors I would order two"pair"with your kit.

EverythingAttachments · Nov 13, 2014

kacole said:
I'm fixing to put a 3rd function kit on my MX5100 from fit right hydraulics and brian asked me what type of ag fittings i wanted. 2 females? 1 male 1 female? I've never had a grapple and i'm not sure what I need. What do grapples usually come with?

The best grapple for your tractor comes with 1/2" ag couplers, 1 Male and 1 Female. 410 pounds for a STRONG 66" grapple that will not feel too heavy or affect your tractor's/loader's performance/agility!!
I'm just a little biased, but some others may agree with me.

By the way, the Wicked Grapples are currently in stock and will ship for free to a staffed commercial business or to the Fed-Ex freight terminal in Duncan(closest to Gaffney).
Travis

stumpster · Nov 13, 2014

EA makes some good stuff. Here's my MX4700 with their 6' root rake grapple.

EverythingAttachments · Nov 13, 2014

To be more specific, our standard coupler size is 1/2", but you can get 3/8" for no extra. Standard is 1 male/1 female, but you can get 2 male or 2 female for no extra.
Some people like flat face couplers, which are commonly found on skid steers. You can order the grapple with FF couplers for $75 extra.

For reference, here is all 3 types:

3/8"(left), 1/2"(center) and flat face(right)

And a more specific reference of each:

3/8" male....Pioneer 4010-3P 11PT

3/8" female...Pioneer 4050-3P

1/2" male...Pioneer 8010-4 1/2-14NTPF

1/2" female...Pioneer 4050-4 1/2-14NTPF

Flat Face Male...18NW Parker FEM-502-8FP

Flat Face Female...120W Parker FEM-501-8FP-NL

Travis

dstig1 · Nov 16, 2014

I like the flat faced for front attachments. Those are common with Skid steers that also use a lot of front attachments. Not that you can run the high flow stuff, but it gives you a common connector with a lot of other front attachments. Not a huge deal as changing connectors is $50 or so, but that is the way I did mine and it works for me.

BAP · Nov 16, 2014

Flat face couplers are much more leak resistant when unattached than the standard pin type. They also tend to be easier to couple and uncouple, worth the extra money IMHO.