Loader grapple

[lhansman]

I added the auxiliary front hydraulic kit to my B26 this summer Don and it cost me around $1,200 Canadian. This kit changes your FEL control lever which adds two buttons just below the "ball" on top. In addition there is a switch that is installed at the base of the new FEL lever which turns on the auxiliary front hydraulics. When this switch is on, you push one button under the "ball" to open the auxiliary attachment and the other one to close.

I have a snow blade which extends from 5'-6" to 9' as well as a set of forks that move in and out hydraulically and it works great for them. I intend to purchase a grapple bucket for the FEL next year.

 

[powerstroke444e]

Go with the kubota 3 function kit it is a simple install and works fine. It was included in my price but not installed. I built a 50" or so grapple for mine. Go with an open grapple so you can see what your doing. Something like in my photo's.
I could not begin to count how many semi loads/acres of trees I have moved with mine. Also the hydraulic thumb on the hoe is a must.

 

[don white]

powerstroke
Thanks you convinced me to go with the kit.
I have had a lot of burn piles over the years cause I had the place logged, Stupid gypsy moths. What I learned early on is the pile disappeared real fast with a leaf blower.
I use a 8hp little wonder. It also cuts down on the smoke. Try it you will love it.
Thanks again

 

[powerstroke444e]

That pile in the photo took about 3hrs to cut down and stack and I use leaf blowers and a very large furnace fan that had a 36" cage on it to keep a clean smoke free burn. That pile burn in about 6hrs with about with 1qt of diesel fuel and a hand full of straw.

Back on topic my 3rd function gets used daily I have a 4n1,grapple, pallet forks with side shift and back fill/snowblade. And had no issues other than I bought cheap couples that leak after 100-150 hrs and always need replaced.