3rd function kits....proportioning or not?

[ericm979]

I'm running my dual lid grapple off a manual valve mounted on the fender near the loader joystick. I can feather the grapple but I've never wanted to. I hold the lever down until the material stops crunching.

A single lid with the same size cylinder would open/close twice as fast. That might want feathering at times but at least for me, probably not.

You could put in fixed or adjustable restrictors to slow the rate if needed.

 

[biggziff]

I'm running my dual lid grapple off a manual valve mounted on the fender near the loader joystick. I can feather the grapple but I've never wanted to. I hold the lever down until the material stops crunching.

A single lid with the same size cylinder would open/close twice as fast. That might want feathering at times but at least for me, probably not.

You could put in fixed or adjustable restrictors to slow the rate if needed.

Thanks, I've got some adjustable flow valves from my big skid steer that I'm going to plumb in and just go with a 3rd function kit. It'll be fine for my purposes.

 

[1010]

I'd get the feather, you never know when you might need to pick up something you don't want to bend or destroy.. JMO..

 

[biggziff]

I'd get the feather, you never know when you might need to pick up something you don't want to bend or destroy.. JMO..

It's $800 more than the 3rd function kits I'm considering. If you want to give me the extra, I'll do it.

 

[1010]

It's $800 more than the 3rd function kits I'm considering. If you want to give me the extra, I'll do it.

You asked for opinions, if you can't afford what you're asking about,, DON"T ASK!:thumbdown:

 

[ovrszd]

I'd get the feather, you never know when you might need to pick up something you don't want to bend or destroy.. JMO..

Simply tap the button and be as gentle as you need.

 

[biggziff]

You asked for opinions, if you can't afford what you're asking about,, DON"T ASK!:thumbdown:

Didn't say I can't afford it. Alluded it was foolish to spend that for the ability to feather. Sorry you didn't catch that.

 

[dstig1]

Jeez dude. I'm with 1010. You asked for opinions, but now the ones you decided against are "foolish"?? Why bother asking?

 

[biggziff]

Jeez dude. I'm with 1010. You asked for opinions, but now the ones you decided against are "foolish"?? Why bother asking?

ok

noted

 

[ovrszd]

Didn't say I can't afford it. Alluded it was foolish to spend that for the ability to feather. Sorry you didn't catch that.

I agree. Easiest and cheapest is diverter. Then as more features are added, cost climbs. If money is no object, go for 3rd function with control feature.