New grapple - W.R.Long Gladiator

[ning]

Is there a trick to manipulating the hydraulic connectors with a 3rd function diverter valve?
I find that taking the grapple off & putting it on is iffy with the ag connectors because of the pressure in the grapple lines.
Should I swap to flat faced connectors if this bugs me?

 

[part-time-Farmer-NC]

Not sure which ones it is, but mine have a pointed like end. when they are hard to put in I pop the pointed end on the side of the tractor and let some juice loose... Works great for me.

 

[WM75Guy]

Is there a trick to manipulating the hydraulic connectors with a 3rd function diverter valve?
I find that taking the grapple off & putting it on is iffy with the ag connectors because of the pressure in the grapple lines.
Should I swap to flat faced connectors if this bugs me?

I have the same issue with flat faced connectors. Best way I found to avoid it is to turn off the tractor and cycle the hydraulics several times to bleed off any pressure. Still have to crack a hose on the grapple occasionaly to bleed off pressure.

 

[Jtsnow]

I have found keeping the grapple lines connected to each other makes a big difference when not in use.

 

[greenie]

72 years old with 21 acres I've been trying to keep clean and 4-5 cords of firewood every year. I had reached the point where I couldn't cut, haul and burn brush due to my age. The Gladiator 56" grapple might be my solution. Looking to buy a Kubota L4760 HST (2017 with 700 hours) , taking the winch from my JD 790. We have a few stands of white pine and competition leaves a lot of smaller dead pines that were too big to burn. This should work well. Very good timing and I like hearing how many folks get good use from their grapples.

 

[JeepHead]

When I install my grapple, I shut the tractor off and cycle the valve to relieve all system pressure. I always keep the grapple hoses connected to each other when it's off the tractor. I have never had a single issue with connecting the grapple this way.

 

[Doug Vee]

72 years old with 21 acres I've been trying to keep clean and 4-5 cords of firewood every year. I had reached the point where I couldn't cut, haul and burn brush due to my age. The Gladiator 56" grapple might be my solution. Looking to buy a Kubota L4760 HST (2017 with 700 hours) , taking the winch from my JD 790. We have a few stands of white pine and competition leaves a lot of smaller dead pines that were too big to burn. This should work well. Very good timing and I like hearing how many folks get good use from their grapples.

A couple of years ago I bought a EA 60" grapple to use on my Kubota L48. It works great for me. The only downside is that when down close to the ground I cannot see the very bottom corners. I have gotten used to it, but it would still be nice to see the corners. Just something you may want to consider.

Doug