Remotes for Grapple Use

[J_J]

foggy- can you take a pic of the lines at the rear? im trying to figure out if i can install a "t" in the lines that feed my back hoe to run my grapple since i wont be using them at the same time but dont want to have to connect and disconnect everytime i want to use one

Just install a solenoid selector valve in the curl circuit. In the off position, the curl circuit works normally. To use grapple, 12v applied to the solenoids, and allows the grapple to divert fluid to the grapple cyl as long as the switch is on.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-7738-A&catname=hydraulic

Select Instructions to see diagram of hook up.

 

[IslandTractor]

foggy- can you take a pic of the lines at the rear? im trying to figure out if i can install a "t" in the lines that feed my back hoe to run my grapple since i wont be using them at the same time but dont want to have to connect and disconnect everytime i want to use one

As JJ points out, you can do that with a solonoid driven diverter however for the same price you could also install an extra set of rear remotes. That would give you more flexibility to use other stuff like TNT.

I'm wondering if you are having trouble just changing the lines over with the BH though. I had such a set up for for a few years and only found it problematic when I was doing tasks that involved switching back and forth from BH to grapple. If you don't use them together then it is only a two minute (max) operation to switch the lines.

 

[workinallthetime]

As JJ points out, you can do that with a solonoid driven diverter however for the same price you could also install an extra set of rear remotes. That would give you more flexibility to use other stuff like TNT.

I'm wondering if you are having trouble just changing the lines over with the BH though. I had such a set up for for a few years and only found it problematic when I was doing tasks that involved switching back and forth from BH to grapple. If you don't use them together then it is only a two minute (max) operation to switch the lines.

I know very little about hydro. and how it works. I guess in my mind using the ports in the rear of the tractor that feed the backhoe would be a great place to "T" in if thats possible and run a grapple ot anything else i might want to run down the road like a loader mounted auger.

So tell me more or shoot me a pic of the rear remote set up you have. If you have a link to where i can purchase the rear remote set up that would be great.
thanks man

 

[kennyd]

I know very little about hydro. and how it works. I guess in my mind using the ports in the rear of the tractor that feed the backhoe would be a great place to "T" in if thats possible and run a grapple ot anything else i might want to run down the road like a loader mounted auger.

So tell me more or shoot me a pic of the rear remote set up you have. If you have a link to where i can purchase the rear remote set up that would be great.
thanks man

You cannot "Tee" into high pressure hydraulic lines-it won't work. search the term "Power Beyond" in this forum for hours of reading.

 

[IslandTractor]

I know very little about hydro. and how it works. I guess in my mind using the ports in the rear of the tractor that feed the backhoe would be a great place to "T" in if thats possible and run a grapple ot anything else i might want to run down the road like a loader mounted auger.

So tell me more or shoot me a pic of the rear remote set up you have. If you have a link to where i can purchase the rear remote set up that would be great.
thanks man

The first thing you might want to do is to simply ask your dealer. I would guesstimate that a Kubota dealer would charge a few hours labor and maybe $500 for parts. That would cost more than doing what JJ suggested because of the dealer labor but if you are willing to tackle a diverter valve then doing the rear remote yourself shouldn't be any more complex (different but not complex). I haven't done it myself but a number of guys on the Kioti site have purchased the Kioti kit for about $350 and installed it themselves in an afternoon. It basically requires taking off things like seat and some access panels and probably one of the rear wheels then adding the second remote kit to the existing remote set up. Not a trivial task but something that doesn't require a degree in diesel engineering either. I suggest you search the archives on the subject and you will find at least a few pretty well documented descriptions of the project. Get the price of the Kubota kit from your dealer or from a TBN active dealer like Messicks.

 

[wawilkie]

Went by Trac. Supply this eve and picked up two 1/2" by 196" hoses @ $38 apiece,two 1/2" male ends @ $7 apiece and one 2 way coupler @ $20. Took about a hour to get everything hooked up and zip-tied. I'll do a neater job when I have time but today I just had to get it together and try it out. Played about a hour before it got too dark... now I don't want to leave it to go to work tomorrow