third function control?

[questadg]

I want to add a grapple rake to my 3820i. I am not sure what it's called but I need to add hydraulic lines for the grapple and a new control valve to handle this. Where can I get such a system and can I install myself?

 

[MicroPilot]

It would probably be better to ask this question in the Hydraulics forum. You don't necessarily need to get another valve. There are electrically controlled remote bypass valves that are controlled with a switch on your FELs stick. Typically this type of valve is connected into the curl circuit on the FEL.

See this device: https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-5117-A&catname=hydraulic

Also this thread among many others: Electric Actuated Hydraulic Cylinder - TractorByNet.com

 

[kennyd]

Search terms like these in the hydraulics forum for HOURS of reading:

diverter
3rd function
wr long
markham
grapple