Adding a bucket grapple to a B7200HST

[tamarack]

I am a new member, but have been reading several of the forums for quite awhile and I have a question about adding a grapple to the bucket on my Kubota B7200 HSt. I have attached a couple of pictures from my Kubota Loader manual that detail the hydraulics on the loader. I would like any suggestions as to the most effective way to tap into the hydraulics in order to control a bucket grapple such as the THE THUMB. Please be specific as to the type of valve, etc. Thank you, Tamarack

 

[kennyd]

Give WR Long a call. They have a kit that will add a third remote to your FEL for about $500.00
Valve Kits

You can also do a search here for "diverter" and "wr long" for lots af reading, it's been discussed ALOT

 

[tamarack]

Thanks kennyd.

 

[IslandTractor]

I have the WR Long valve on a new tractor and it works nicely. I also used rear remotes to control a grapple and really liked that solution too. It would be a toss up for me if I had to choose which was better. I think the price will be about the same if you don't already have a set of rear remotes but if you do have remotes then you can save yourself at least $500 by simply running a couple of hoses under the tractor and up to the FEL torque tube.

 

[dtd24]

wow lots of grapple action. Check my thread, I used a diverter valve which was 1/4 of the price of the wr long setup. Takes alittle more work, but saves $$$.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/94277-grapple-design.html