Third function-diverter- or something different?

[MadJack]

Since I can't find all the old(er) threads on this topic, and I may be buying a new valve body any way... would this work?

[adding a grapple]

Buy a 3-spool valve with float (on the left lever), then plumb the center lever for the bucket tilt (as usual), then plumb the third lever/spool opposite or reversed so when I pull the two right hand levers back, the grapple closes and when pushed the grapple opens.
Simple, and a whole lot cheaper than frigging around spending money I don't have.

Is this even a possibility?

 

[Leejohn]

To bad this valve is 25 GPM.

3 Spool 25 GPM Joystick Loader Valve w/Grapple Prince HC-V-BP22 | Directional Control Valves | Hydraulic Valves | Hydraulics | www.surpluscenter.com

3 Spool 25 GPM Joystick Loader Valve w/Grapple Prince HC-V-BP22, Directional Control Valves, 3 SPOOL 25 GPM JOYSTICK LOADER VALVE W/GRAPPLE, 3 SPOOLPrince Mfg,HC-V-BP22 ,

www.surpluscenter.com

 

[ericm979]

$550 will buy you a nice 3rd function kit.

 

[MadJack]

I was thinking more like this:

Amazon.com

 

[oldnslo]

Yes you can use a 3 spool valve for running the loader and grapple. Each lever will independently run a function. Make sure that valve has power beyond capabilities if you need to run 3 point down stream of this valve.

 

[MadJack]

Yes you can use a 3 spool valve for running the loader and grapple. Each lever will independently run a function. Make sure that valve has power beyond capabilities if you need to run 3 point down stream of this valve.

Thank you.
The 3-point hitch is hard lined in from the factory.

 

[LouNY]

It's preference thing but I like float on all spools, it makes life much easier when connecting and disconnecting hydraulics.

 

[oldnslo]

Thank you.
The 3-point hitch is hard lined in from the factory.

Madjack
How many lines or hoses are connected to the existing loader valve? If seven it has power beyond option.

 

[MadJack]

Six.
I had to go look.
The tractor is an 86, and the loader is a Du-Al 110 I just converted to quick attach. The original valve is very floppy and needs attention, but I figure a new 3-spool would suit me current needs logging and milling.

 

[dstig1]

Sure, no reason that wouldn't work as long as you pay attention to Power Beyond or not as indicated. It won't be as convenient to operate as a joystick, but all a joystick is 2 valves in a different setup. A valve is a valve...