Adding a 3rd function to 2538. Mahindra or WR Long

[BuggyMasters]

Got the right connectors. The hydraulics shop says they are called PCN6 connectors.

The WR Long kit install was easy for anyone considering it. I ran the power from the keyed power supply off the ignition switch. Everything works as expected. Not sure what this grapple weighs but it is certainly heavy and heavy duty. Will report back more once I spend some time moving those piles from my other thread!

 

[aerojunkie]

I have the same grapple as you just the 48" model instead of the 72", its a well made unit especially for the price. Is the dealer you bought from in Salisbury by chance Outdoor Power?

 

[BuggyMasters]

Yes I think they use a different name in Salisbury but that's them. This is the 60" version.

 

[aerojunkie]

Yes I think they use a different name in Salisbury but that's them. This is the 60" version.

That's them I meant to say Salisbury Power Equipment, Andrew is who sold me my 2538. I have bought from Outdoor Power in the past, they sell lawnmowers not tractors. I didnt realize they had a 60" model, the only ones I saw were the 48" and the 72".

 

[BuggyMasters]

Ya he sells the 60 and the 72 for the same money. That 72 would be way too heavy in my opinion. You feel it with this 60" on.

 

[Hareynolds]

THE EYE OF Harvey passed w/in 200 yards of our (formerly) densely wooded 5 acres in Rockport. 50 foot live oaks were sheared off at 12-15 feet like a lawnmower on chopsticks. I won't live long enuf to sees them like they were, but that doesn't change the fact that we got 5 acres of deadfall to clean -up.

Travis at EA pulled-off a miracle and got us a 60 in grapple for our 1533 Shuttle within about 8 days.

However the WR Long kit has confusing instructions (and I' a Mech Engr by trade).
Tomorrow we'll drive to Corpus to get the adapter for the WR Long valve body to the Mahindra BSPP backhoe hose.

ONE PROBLEM: I am not sure which port is the Beyond Power port on the 1538L FEL fitted to the 1533 tractor. I think it's the forward port on the inside edge of the valve body. I would send photos but it's too dark.

Can anybody help?

 

[RNeumann]

The power beyond line is going from the loader to the BH controls. Follow the (what I assume to be flex) flex line that goes from the loader control to the BH control.The WR Long kit will either before or after the BH using the same concept- PB in and PB out.
I have a YouTube video on 1538 undercarriage. Near the beginning it briefly shows the loader control with the PB plumbed. That may help as well.
Not to twist the knife but it sure seems like a lot of running around for a kit that is more than double the cost of the parts. Poor instructions and it didn't include all the needed parts? Bummer.

Post your photos and questions- I'm sure TBN will be able to answer them. Good luck on your cleanup. Sounds like the storm stalled or was stuck between two high pressure areas- unloading on your neck of the woods.

 

[mike69440]

Boss put a WR Long kit on his machine. Now if he can do it....

 

[Venomracing]

Talked to Travis today! We will be ordering our grapple and third function kit from EA in a few months! Cant wait to pick up our new Mahindra 2538 Cab! Will be ready by next week! Thank you all for the great info!

 

[Navasot]

Factory diverter, advantage is that you can control the speed of the third function, disadvantage is that you can curl or third fucntion but not both at the same time.
WR Long, advantage is that you can curl and third function at the same time but the speed is fixed.

Up to you to decide which is more important...control or two functions at once.

Diverters for that reason are better on hydraulic systems also imo... you can feather the initial start of the action.... with a third its full pressure when you hit the button and slamming shut to close that pressure when you let off..