Grapple Grapple and 3rd Function control for Kioti DK40se

[murphy1244]

I didnt want to spend the extra $880 for the 3rd myself, so added a set of hoses to the rear non detente set of ports i already had. I also installed a quick disconnect at the same location as the tractors QD's so i can split the hoses when removing the loader. The hoses end in a nice bracket up front.

so far no issues. I did make a short extension bracket for the rear remote to raise it up to an easier to use position when using the plow. very easy to reach and use.

i only spent $250 on this setup. at the time i had already unloaded too much available cash and had to stop somewheres.

Nowdays i may hsave opted for the 3rd function valve..... but who knows. I dont feel im missing much.View attachment 304379View attachment 304380View attachment 304381View attachment 304382

Ditto, same set-up. If you can't walk and chew gum you shouldn't be on a tractor.

 

[moriboy]

Ditto, same set-up. If you can't walk and chew gum you shouldn't be on a tractor.

But with the 3rd function, I can drive, grapple and talk on my cell phone!

 

[J_J]

Why are you even thinking 3ed function, when the selector/diverter valve setup is much better.

It less expensive, and is inserted in the curl circuit up front., and you can feather the grapple.

There really is no disadvantage using the selector/diverter valve. It is small/compact and easy to install. You simply press a button for grapple and let go the button for curl.

Surplus Center - 12 VDC 13.2 GPM SAE 8 DOUBLE SELECTOR VALVE

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Instruct/I9-7852.pdf

Do it yourself, learn something and save money.

 

[k0ua]

I didnt want to spend the extra $880 for the 3rd myself, so added a set of hoses to the rear non detente set of ports i already had. I also installed a quick disconnect at the same location as the tractors QD's so i can split the hoses when removing the loader. The hoses end in a nice bracket up front.

so far no issues. I did make a short extension bracket for the rear remote to raise it up to an easier to use position when using the plow. very easy to reach and use.

i only spent $250 on this setup. at the time i had already unloaded too much available cash and had to stop somewheres.

Nowdays i may hsave opted for the 3rd function valve..... but who knows. I dont feel im missing much.View attachment 304379View attachment 304380View attachment 304381View attachment 304382

It looked to me on the DK series it would be easy to drop your hand off of the FEL joystick, and it kinda falls on the SCV just below. That is what I was thinking, is that how it is for you? any trouble to close the grapple jaws pretty quickly, and then curl and lift the load with the FEL control again?. I am not saying the 3rd function is not ideal, because I believe it is, but I was thinking you could get by pretty well with the rear remote SCV control because it is located pretty conveniently. But you have actually done it, do you have a hankering for the 3rd function control on the stick?

James K0UA

 

[murphy1244]

It looked to me on the DK series it would be easy to drop your hand off of the FEL joystick, and it kinda falls on the SCV just below. That is what I was thinking, is that how it is for you? any trouble to close the grapple jaws pretty quickly, and then curl and lift the load with the FEL control again?. I am not saying the 3rd function is not ideal, because I believe it is, but I was thinking you could get by pretty well with the rear remote SCV control because it is located pretty conveniently. But you have actually done it, do you have a hankering for the 3rd function control on the stick?

James K0UA

James, I'm going to try and lengthen the remote control rod a bit.

 

[avc8130]

grsthegreat,

What do you do with the fancy control joystick if you don't have any electronic valves?

ac

 

[avc8130]

do you have a hankering for the 3rd function control on the stick?
James K0UA

I do! I had it on my L39 and sold it with that machine when I got my L45. Biggest mistake of the whole transaction. I miss that 3rd function more than anything! I keep checking these threads because I need to get a setup on the L45 ASAP.

ac

 

[k0ua]

James, I'm going to try and lengthen the remote control rod a bit.

Are you thinking take it off and weld an extension on it or maybe try to tap it in place and thread a coupling on it? Or trying to machine an interference fit coupling to slip over it, maybe use a little freeze spray on the existing shaft and heat the slip over piece a little?

 

[murphy1244]

Are you thinking take it off and weld an extension on it or maybe try to tap it in place and thread a coupling on it? Or trying to machine an interference fit coupling to slip over it, maybe use a little freeze spray on the existing shaft and heat the slip over piece a little?

Door # 3 sounds good to me.

 

[grsthegreat]

I do! I had it on my L39 and sold it with that machine when I got my L45. Biggest mistake of the whole transaction. I miss that 3rd function more than anything! I keep checking these threads because I need to get a setup on the L45 ASAP.

ac

thats used for my loader mounted snowblower in the winter. i remove control after snow season