Thank God for My Local Hydraulic Supply House - Diverter Install Branson 3015

HawkinsHollow · May 16, 2019

I am in the process of installing a diverter on my Branson 3015 using the "kit" from Summit Hydraulics out of Arizona. I am a complete novice when it comes to hydraulics and needless to say I was a bit overwhelmed with what I needed to make it work. I took the instructions, kit and a bunch of pictures of my tractor and the boys down at Hydraulic Supply Company straightened me out. For about $250 I got the hoses, a handful of couplers and a few fittings but most importantly they gave me the confidence that I now have everything I need to install the diverter system.

CAN'T WAIT to get this thing installed and use my 48" MTL grapple.

gwisejr · May 16, 2019

I'm looking at their 3rd function valve kit to do the same. What was missing from their diverter kit that you had to get from the hydraulics supply? For the Kit i intend on using, I know that I'll need to get the long hoses to the grapple, a couple of short hoses and Tee's to hook up to the existing loader valve.

HawkinsHollow · May 16, 2019

gwisejr said:
I'm looking at their 3rd function valve kit to do the same. What was missing from their diverter kit that you had to get from the hydraulics supply? For the Kit i intend on using, I know that I'll need to get the long hoses to the grapple, a couple of short hoses and Tee's to hook up to the existing loader valve.

The directions are not great, it is definitely not a plug and play. I have 3 different sized couplings on tractor, kit and grapple. So I needed a few reducers and what not. I was able to get those there but he also thought through the process with me to make sure I had the right idea and all the necessary bits and bobs. I think I am good now.

ericm979 · May 16, 2019

Yay for local hydraulics stores! Mine will make hoses while I wait.

But surpluscenter and discounthydraulichose are both good too and I don't need to make an hour + round trip into the city.

@gwisejr don't forget two sets of couplers at the loader so you can take the loader off and bulkhead fittings for your brackets.