Third function

[ovrszd]

Not sure yet on the Third function while lifting & curling bucket. I have purchased a grapple yet. The problem I was having was after the install I couldn’t lift & curl at the same time. But like I said, that was due to a cold tractor at idle. I’m sure once put a grapple things will change. I was more concerned of just my lift & curl.
Waiting on a Ag auction soon to come up to find a Grapple

Used Grapples are hard to find. I sure wouldn't sell mine. Hopefully you can find one.

Understand that your tractor has a maximum flow capacity on the hydraulics. Using one function, such as "lift", it will produce a certain speed. Add "curl" while lifting and the speed will slow because it's being split for two functions. Add 3rd function (if you have true 3rd function) while lifting and curling and the speed will slow again because it's now being split for three functions.

It's common on smaller tractors that they will not produce enough flow to effectively run all three at once. Nothing you can do about that issue.

 

[ericm979]

Some loader valves, like the one on my Branson, dump all flow to the tank when any spool is operated. This makes the bucket dump quickly and the loader drop fast when you lower it. It also means that any valve plumbed after the loader, on it's power beyond, will see no flow when the loader is operated. So you can't operate a 3rd function or a rear remote or the 3pt hitch while operating the loader.