Third function valve

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coolbrze

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Kubota MX5800
For running a front grapple on my Kubota MX5800, who makes a good 3rd function valve & joystick? Are there some manufacturers y'all would recommend or not recommend?
 
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You'll find a lot of threads that talk about 3rd functions...W. R. Long is often mentioned as a good one. Mine is not a Long, but was provided by Everything Attachments with the grapple I bought last year and it works great on my L3130.
 
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EA sells Long's.

Im going with a Long right now but I wouldn't pass up that Michigan Iron's new unit if my dealer happened to be familiar with them. A little more money but probably a little more for your money too.

Either the Long or the MIE unit would be my choices
 
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While you are searching you might as well talk to Kubota about a whole goods kit. They come with everything for installation including excellent pics and instructions. Probably more money. Likely a neater more tidy install.
 
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+1 on the W&R Long valve. I have them on both my tractors and they work well with no problems so far.
 
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For running a front grapple on my Kubota MX5800, who makes a good 3rd function valve & joystick? Are there some manufacturers y'all would recommend or not recommend?

What are your priorities? How much of an issue is cost? How important are the aesthetics?

On the low end I would recommend something like a Prince "Wolverine" series valve...on the upper end look at the OEM and 3rd party kits as suggested...
 
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I had a WR Long on a Mahindra 5035 and now my M7060HD12. They are great quality and the control fits in the hand like a glove. The thumb rocker button is placed in the right spot and also user friendly. No problems with either unit.
 
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I have had the WR Long third valve kit on two tractors for now over 7 years.....it has run flawlessly.
 
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We sell TONS of the Custom WR Long 3rd function hydraulic kits and guys love em! Check out the 142 Customer reviews on our website.

Take $50 off when you order it with the Best Grapple on the Planet for your tractor! Wicked Grapple, of course!!

WR Long is always great to provide assistance and Rick H in our parts department previously worked as a technician for a Kubota/Mahindra/New Holland dealership and has installed numerous kits on various tractor makes and models. He's known Ted forever and is a huge asset to the EA Team!!
Travis

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I have a WR Long on my L series.. really simple to install and has worked well
 
 

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