Using rear remotes for grapple. What do I need

[csmith3]

I just ordered a wildkat grapple and need to run some lines from the rear remote up to the front. I want to order everything I need to make this work but don't know what that is exactly. I bought the grapple with no quick couplers. I'm confused about what couplers to order and what size I need. I know many of you have a similar setup so can you please share with me what you had to buy to make this work?

 

[JHTFarmer]

If you have a hydraulic shop nearby, I'd take it to them to have it done.

I'd ask them to run hard lines along the tractor frame and also along the loader arms. Obviously need a quick connect at the remote so you can use the remote for something else. Also need a quick connect at the end of the loader arm so you can easily remove the grapple. And also very nice to have a quick connect between to loader and tractor frame in case you need to remove the loader.

That's how mine has been plumbed and it looks great and works well.

 

[k0ua]

Here is what I did.. If it Had it to do over, I would have ordered 3/8 instead of 1/2 hoses. Maybe JIC fittings instead of NPT. Pictures on post #18 and #45

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/284901-hydraulic-quick-connects-loader-torque.html

James K0UA

 

[csmith3]

Wish I could just take it to the shop but they can't get to it for a while and I'd like to use my grapple before then. I don't live on my farm property and only get to spend a limited amount of time there so I want be able to get some projects done while I'm there next week. I know that I need to get some 3/8 lines in the proper length but not sure which connectors to buy that will plug into the rear remotes and which ones I need at the front for the connection to the grapple. That bit of info will help me a lot.

 

[murphy1244]

1/2 inch Pioneer Ag connectors.

 

[k0ua]

Get you hoses here
Surplus Center


Get your connectors here.
ISO 5675 Agricultural Hydraulic Quick Couplers

Use a small garden hose, or piece of cable to "route" the hoses like you want them. Dont forget to have a set of connectors in the middle so the loader can come off. Take off the garden hose or other cable, and measure it to get your lengths to order.. Dont forget the right angle adaptors on the back going into the 1/2 inch AG connectors. be sure to get some dust covers. Figure out what you want to do on the torque tube, In other words are they going to be rigid mounted or left loose. Suggest you make the ones on the torque tube of the loader, both make and female so you can plug the corresponding male and female into each other on the grapple. Good luck.. get back with me if you need help.

James K0UA

 

[csmith3]

Ok, now my question is will the 3/8 hose connect directly to the 1/2 ag coupler or will some type of adapter be required?

 

[murphy1244]

I have 1/2 lines, you would use 3/8 Ag. You would need a connection from the hose to your fitting. Call the Supplier that James posted and find out everything you need to know. I bought mine from MIE.

 

[Egbert]

If it Had it to do over, I would have ordered 3/8 instead of 1/2 hoses. Maybe JIC fittings instead of NPT.
James K0UA

Why? Cost?

 

[csmith3]

Will the 3/8 ag connectors fit the rear connectors on my tractor?