Grappel Update.... (The Thumb)

[kenmac]

Well, after alot of work it's complete. A BIG THANKS to all that answered my questions & steve for posting the pics.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: You can see in 1 of the pics. I found an inspection plate behind the power shift. I made a plate, welded in a nipple & made a return to tank .The hyd fluid for both valves now return to the tank & the 3 PT is fed by the grapple PB

 

[kenmac]

a few more pics

 

[kennyd]

Congrats Ken, looks great:thumbsup:

 

[Marveltone]

Looks good, Ken. :thumbsup: You'll soon wonder how you ever got along without it.

Joe

 

[kenmac]

Thanks guys.

I really notice the xtra weight on the front end. I hope the front end holds up to the xtra weight

 

[Domush]

Great job! You made a nice clean install out of it. Is the bucket reinforced to hold up to the extra torque? Does it warp when you craw into things, like that post in the pic?

The control lever looks a bit awkward to grab. Maybe it's just the photo making it look really high up.

 

[kennyd]

Thanks guys.

I really notice the xtra weight on the front end. I hope the front end holds up to the xtra weight

Proper rear Ballast (on the 3PH) will correct both issues.

 

[stormpetrel]

Very smooth-looking job, I love it!! Glad I could help.......:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[kenmac]

Great job! You made a nice clean install out of it. Is the bucket reinforced to hold up to the extra torque? Does it warp when you craw into things, like that post in the pic?

The control lever looks a bit awkward to grab. Maybe it's just the photo making it look really high up.

If you look real close at the 4 th pic in the 1 st post you can see where I added gussets to the inside top of the bucket. I also welded some 3/16 plate to the bucket at the back & top of the bucket (inside) & welded the gussets to that 3/16 plate.(Correction... 2nd post 3 rd pic) The valve isn't too high for me. I'm 6'3. The handle will also screw into a straight out position ( instead of straight up) if needed

 

[Car Doc]

Looks great I especially like the "Danger Keep Away" sticker that thing looks like it could bite! :thumbsup:

(Oh btw now you have the fel on you need to steal my cup holder idea that fits on the Koyker control bracket it works great. )