3 rd function on a branson 6530

[skippy210]

Hi
I would like to know if any did it and what parts are needed.
I got a versatech 66" grapple and would like to connect it properly.
And before someone tell me that 65hp is a bit to much for that grapple don't worry I have two welders cutting torch and plenty of blades for my grinder. :thumbsup:

 

[skippy210]

The dealer told that branson made a kit for a 3rd function but it's 850$ ouch !
That's a bit too much. Does anyone ever installed one of these kit and what are the parts included in the kit?
Is it worth 850$?

 

[kennyd]

The WR Long kits sell for $600 to $700 or so depending on the machine, so $850 is not out-of-line for a OEM solution. You can try to call WR Long and see what they have to offer.

 

[skippy210]

I did some research, tell me if I am wrong:

1- I don't need the power beyond. I can remove the hose from the T outlet on the valve put a new hose from the T outlet to the solenoid subplate on the P inlet.

2- Then connect the first hose that I have disconnected and connect it to the subplate T outlet.

I just need the put same size hose between the two valve as the other hose on the system.

Parts to be used :

1-
http://www.princessauto.com/power-transmission/hydraulics/valves/cetop/8046831-d03-tandem-center-directional-control-valve

2-http://www.princessauto.com/power-transmission/hydraulics/valves/cetop/8163453-single-d03-valve-subplate

3- Hoses and fitting
4- wiring and switch for my fel handle

 

[J_J]

What FEL valve do you have now? Have you checked the tank outlet pressure rating on the FEL valve? It is probably not more that 500 psi.

Why not use the PB outlet? Add the sub plate and solenoid in series with the other valves.

Keep in mind, that the FEL valve will have priority.

 

[skippy210]

There is no power beyond install on it. I would need to put one on.
I know where to put it on the fel valve but where do I connect it on the tractor?

If the fel valve output is only 500 psi wouldn't that only slow down the grapple speed?

 

[J_J]

It is not that the output rating is maybe 500 psi on the out port. Some valves have a high pressure on the in and the OUT port for downstream operations. If your valve has the PB outlet, then install the PB fitting and then the other valves you want. The PB port is capable of the high pressure. Path of the fluid should be pump, FEL valve, from PB port to sub plate, remotes, 3pt, tank.

 

[skippy210]

In this pic I have identify the P the T and what I think shoud be the PB.
A- is PB
B- is P
and C- is T

In the second pic it is the rear valves.

F- connect to the hydraulic case assembly with a banjo fitting
E- connect to the hydraulic case assembly with a banjo fitting beside one that
goes to the fel valve, the P port
D- looks like its coming from the fel T port

So question is what is F for?
Would that be PB only connected to the rear?

 

[J_J]

Both E, and F, are the two remotes, supply and return for any hyd attachments.

 

[skippy210]

Then what is the use of D coming from the fel valve? And if the PB from the solenoid has to go to the remote then I would have to tee it off witch one?