Loader New Grapple Build! Let me know what you think

[ktm250rider]

Nice build
Where did you get the fittings that are on the loader cross bar? The only bulkhead fittings i can find are JIC.

 

[slharman1]

Nice build
Where did you get the fittings that are on the loader cross bar? The only bulkhead fittings i can find are JIC.

The fittings on the crossbar are JIC - they are the only JIC fittings in the build.
I have a JIC to NPT fitting to get back to the hose connection which is an NPT male.

The 1/2" QD's are connected by a 1/2" male NPT to a 3/8" JIC male Bulkhead fitting.

 

[ktm250rider]

So both hose ends (tractor and grapple side) are NPT.

 

[slharman1]

So both hose ends (tractor and grapple side) are NPT.

Yes both ends of all the hoses in the build are npt ends,
The set on the grapple and the set from the loader bar back to the valve which also has QD's (but they are 3/8" SAE 6 Female

 

[bindian]

I am still wanting to add rear remotes - thinking now I should have added them when I bought the tractor but because of my inexperience (first new tractor I have ever owned) and my dealer's lack of questioning my purchase I did even ask about them.
J5 tractor from now on - they are the only dealer I would trust with my tractor now. (I just use every chance I can to put in a good word for those guys, they are an upstanding bunch of guys, at least in Navasota)

Right after J5 acquired the Mahindra dealer in Conroe, I was there looking at the new Mpower 85, or whatever it is called now. The "new" salesman came out and starting walking me around and we were comparing it to the 60 series and the older 20 series. Then I found out it was Richard, the owner of J5. He really knows his stuff and seems to deliver what he talks. Real likable guy.
hugs, Brandi

 

[slharman1]

Right after J5 acquired the Mahindra dealer in Conroe, I was there looking at the new Mpower 85, or whatever it is called now. The "new" salesman came out and starting walking me around and we were comparing it to the 60 series and the older 20 series. Then I found out it was Richard, the owner of J5. He really knows his stuff and seems to deliver what he talks. Real likable guy.
hugs, Brandi

I believe it is his sons over at the Navasota location, very good people. I really regret that they didn't get to make the money on my purchase instead of where I bought it in Sealy.
Anytime I have to go to the dealer it will be at J5 as long as they'll have me!

 

[bindian]

I believe it is his sons over at the Navasota location, very good people. I really regret that they didn't get to make the money on my purchase instead of where I bought it in Sealy.
Anytime I have to go to the dealer it will be at J5 as long as they'll have me!

I gather the main store is Normangee. I saw the new Navasota store last Friday going to see my daughter and Grand daughter. I was surprised to see the new place. Impressive.
How about some action shots of you using the new grapple. Here is a photo of my action shot.
hugs, Brandi

 

[slharman1]

I gather the main store is Normangee. I saw the new Navasota store last Friday going to see my daughter and Grand daughter. I was surprised to see the new place. Impressive.
How about some action shots of you using the new grapple. Here is a photo of my action shot.View attachment 502865
hugs, Brandi

Post #110 is the most action I have until i get down to our property in Gonzales, I'll be putting it to heavy use down there.

 

[bindian]

Post #110 is the most action I have until i get down to our property in Gonzales, I'll be putting it to heavy use down there.

:laughing::laughing::laughing: That looks like a still portrait to me.:2cents: Anytime you want, you can come up to Willis for some action shots.:thumbsup: I bet your chompin' at the bit to get it down to Gonzales!:licking:
hugs, Brandi

 

[slharman1]

:laughing::laughing::laughing: That looks like a still portrait to me.:2cents: Anytime you want, you can come up to Willis for some action shots.:thumbsup: I bet your chompin' at the bit to get it down to Gonzales!:licking:
hugs, Brandi

This is how I feel while waiting to get down there: :hissyfit:
This is how I will feel once I'm there::cool2: