Here we go again.....Grapple
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VT_Kioti
Silver Member
nasdaqsam, Looking very good. It appears from the pictures that the diverter valve is stays on the tractor when the loader comes off. That would require a third set of QD's. Is that correct? On the setup I recieved the valve is mounted on the loader arm and the wires are disconnected when removing the loader.
Al
Al
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( nasdaqsam, Looking very good. It appears from the pictures that the diverter valve is stays on the tractor when the loader comes off. That would require a third set of QD's. Is that correct? On the setup I recieved the valve is mounted on the loader arm and the wires are disconnected when removing the loader.)</font>
Al,
Yes the valve stays on the tractor, no electrical to unhook.
There are only two sets of QD's. One that connects the grapple to the bucket for removing the grapple from the bucket and one that connects those to the valve.
So in essence, if I leave the grapple hooked to the bucket and just remove the FEL all together there is just one set of QD's to unhook.
Al,
Yes the valve stays on the tractor, no electrical to unhook.
There are only two sets of QD's. One that connects the grapple to the bucket for removing the grapple from the bucket and one that connects those to the valve.
So in essence, if I leave the grapple hooked to the bucket and just remove the FEL all together there is just one set of QD's to unhook.
PineRidge
Super Member
Very nice looking grapple nasdaqsam. Might suggest using some gussets on the lower part of the 3 lift arms where they come to a point. Not absolutely necessary but we found out from practical experience that the lift arms are most prone to flex and bend in that particular area without them.
AntrimMan
Gold Member
Looking very nice indeed. You make it look so professional.
I want one too. I just need to win the plasma cutter contest I entered.
Thanks for the pics and the big ideas.
Martin
I want one too. I just need to win the plasma cutter contest I entered.
Thanks for the pics and the big ideas.
Martin
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Very nice looking grapple nasdaqsam. Might suggest using some gussets on the lower part of the 3 lift arms where they come to a point. Not absolutely necessary but we found out from practical experience that the lift arms are most prone to flex and bend in that particular area without them. )</font>Thanks for the tip. I will have to keep an eye on them.