3rd valve hose size

[Bradbilt]

What size hoses should I be running up to the front of the loader?

I will be operating a Power angle snow plow and a grapple bucket

The snow plow has 1/4" hoses while the grapple has about 1/2"

 

[kennyd]

Grapples and plows have small cylinders, and are not continuously flowing, 1/4" hose is perfect for either. Some use 3/8" and that's fine too. Using 1/2" is a waste of $$$, real estate, and its much harder to work with.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I will partially agree with Kenny, 1/4" line is all you need. Depending on how you plan on running the hose, I typically recommend 3/8" hose simply because it is much tougher than the 1/4". But if nothing is able to get snagged, 1/4" is easier, cleaner and less money. :thumbsup:

 

[Bradbilt]

I will probably go with 1/4" from the plow cylinders to the cushion valve and run 3/8" from the cushion valve back to the rear outlet till i have tim to do my 3rd valve