Another Diverter Valve/Grapple Setup

JasonL · Nov 15, 2005

I just ran hoses from the tilt and curl (bucket) into the valve. Then there are four ports coming out. The hydraulics work normally unless the switch is depressed, then the flow is diverted to the new circuit. When the switch is released, everything returns to normal. BTY- Thanks for the compliment. Jason

PineRidge · Nov 15, 2005

Jason nice looking bucket grapple project. Once you've had a chance to use it you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. Plus you can easily remove it by popping a few pins, lifting off the cylinder then the grapple itself. Have fun!

RedRocker · Nov 15, 2005

Looks good, I can't wait to get one up and running.

IslandTractor · Nov 15, 2005

Jason,

How long did it take you to install the hydraulic diverter valve set up and had you ever worked on hydraulics before?

Thanks

Ed

JasonL · Nov 16, 2005

I couldn't even spell hydraulics before I started this project! I would guess I have about 6 hours in the valve and hose part of the project. The most time consuming part is deciding where to mount the valve, what to use for power, and figuring hose lengths needed. As far as hydraulic projects go, this is pretty simple because it hooks into your tractor system after the quick connects. The tractor doesn't even know it is there! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

IslandTractor · Nov 16, 2005

Well, if you can jump in the deep end I suppose I have little excuse. My tractor is on an island so I really don't have the option of wimping out and taking it to the dealer if I screw up. Question is only how serious a risk I would take of incapacitating the poor thing through utter incompetence. Not a small factor to consider.

VT_Kioti · Nov 16, 2005

Jason
Very nice grapple setup. Looks like a factory install. As PineRidge said you will wonder how you ever got along with out it. The grapple has become the single most used implement after the mower.
Again, great job.

Al

DavidVT · Nov 17, 2005

Nice info!
The fasse website shows several types of diverters including some with a fancy joystick setup.
Now to find a website that sells them... hmmm

Great job!

JasonL · Nov 17, 2005

Thanks for the compliments everyone. As I mentioned before, I ordered my valve through my JD dealer. I'm not sure whether you can order them direct from Fasse or not. My valve was the "economy" version. Check out this thread jdgreg's valve for a more expensive version with a joystick.