Third function on Kyoti

[nhblacksmith]

I bought the Long 3rd function valve kit for use on my DK45 with their OBG2 grapple. Installation was straightforward and only took about 45 minutes. The installation instructions and literature they supply is tractor specific and when I had a question, I called them and they were able to answer it on the phone. I would say anyone with reasonable mechanical ability should be able to install it himself.

 

[J_J]

Just compare the individual parts prices that add up to a kit and compare to the factory kit, and using average mechanical skills, make a decision as whether or not you can do it.

The nice thing about the kit for your tractor is that someone has already done the work and selected the solenoid, fittings and hose length and wiring, and all you have to do is put it in place.

I would estimate about half if you do everything..

 

[dustinfox]

Finaly got it scheduled for next week! I'm having the WR Long system installed. Can't wait to try out my new grapple!

 

[jake98]

Did you give much thought to adding rear remotes? They give you more flexibility for future attachments, and work fine for a grapple.

 

[dustinfox]

Did you give much thought to adding rear remotes? They give you more flexibility for future attachments, and work fine for a grapple.

I did... I guess my thinking was that I will be doing a lot of grapple work, (probably much more than a bucket) so I didn't want to have to reach for a separate control to close the grapple. I like the idea of having it on my "stick."

 

[ak9]

dustin
a year or two ago WVPOLECAT wrote a very good how to do here tbn when he did it ... search for it . At first , adding a 3rd function may seem complicated .. but it really is not that hard to do . surpus center ,baily hyd & baum hyd. are a few good reference sites to learn from . ... 12vdc solnoid valve & subplate, an electric switch or two,and some hyd hoses & fittings & time... easy

ak9

 

[dfkrug]

Mine is underneath the Tractor, behind the 2 rear remotes and the hyd lines run to the FEL connections by the right step to make it easy to drop the FEL w/wo the grapple attached, and I also have QD where your 3rd function is to make it easy just to drop the grapple.

Mine is on top of the FEL cross-beam like KARL's above, but I would
consider putting it on the bottom side of the cross-beam for somewhat
less exposure to the errant log....

For me, minimizing the length of hoses was paramount.

 

[grsthegreat]

On my Kioti i simply made an removable extension rod from the rear remote control that goes up right next to the loader control. I use it for my plow...and love it. Especially as i have the plow set for both depth and rotation, and i cant accidentally move the plow position as i fan it right or left.

I'm still pondering the possibility of getting a 3rd valve control installed, but it might not function when i mount my blower control to the joystick. still playing with the idea.

 

[jake98]

On my Kioti i simply made an removable extension rod from the rear remote control that goes up right next to the loader control.

That's pretty slick, guess it gives you better control over those high-speed Kioti hydraulics too. I just use mine as they came, but I like the idea of that.