3rd function

[RandyinTN]

My tractor knowledge is limited so bear with me. I'll be picking up a NX4510H next month and most likely will buy a grapple for it in 2019. Visited the dealer yesterday and they told me this would require the 3rd function kit at a cost of roughly $1,000.
Fair price? Are there difference brands to consider? Should I spring for this now and wait till next year? My gut tells me to have it added now and be done with it but would like some more experienced opinions.

 

[Citydude]

$1,000 is what I payed for mine installed so your dealer is in the ball park. It seemed like a huge amount of money at the time but was worth it when it came time to put it to work.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

That's probably the normal installed price at a dealer for pretty much all tractor brands. I think Kioti is/has released their own kit, but no feedback is out there yet.
Kioti, Mahindra and many other dealers have been using this custom 3rd function kit by WR Long for years.
It is a complete kit with instructions and it is available for a HUGE variety of tractor makes and models.
With almost TWO HUNDRED customer reviews, you can buy with confidence.

We offer the custom kit for $837 and we're currently offering a $50 off coupon code if you order with a Wicked Grapple! Free ground shipping to your home within 1,000 miles of Newton, NC.
Travis

 

[RandyinTN]

That's probably the normal installed price at a dealer for pretty much all tractor brands. I think Kioti is/has released their own kit, but no feedback is out there yet.
Kioti, Mahindra and many other dealers have been using this custom 3rd function kit by WR Long for years.
It is a complete kit with instructions and it is available for a HUGE variety of tractor makes and models.
With almost TWO HUNDRED customer reviews, you can buy with confidence.

We offer the custom kit for $837 and we're currently offering a $50 off coupon code if you order with a Wicked Grapple! Free ground shipping to your home within 1,000 miles of Newton, NC.
Travis


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How much of the dealers shop time is required to install your kit? What type of warranty do you offer on it?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

How much of the dealers shop time is required to install your kit? What type of warranty do you offer on it?

From customers who have installed, I've heard from 45 min to 2 hours and from 2 beers to a 6 pack. It's a quite simple install.
WR Long warranties the valve for a year and hoses/electrical components for 90 days.
It's truly the most used and recommended aftermarket kit on the market. Has been for years.

Here is a video by one of our customers. He has a Kubota, but the concept is the same.
Travis

 

[MtnViewRanch]

$1000 is a fair price to have this item supplied and installed at time of tractor purchase. It seems to be the going price range for most dealers.

Yes you can shop it to death and save a few dollars if you want to install it yourself.

 

[TractorNH]

Just be sure of what you're getting for $1000. Are they furnishing a true 3rd function kit like the WR Long or are they installing a diverter valve on the bucket curl function? I found the diverter valves are less expensive. The difference is a diverter valve uses one button you press and hold to activate it while using the bucket curl function to move the hydraulics. A 3rd function has a rocker switch you press and that's it, no loader valve motion required. The 3rd function gives you flow as on or off only whereas a diverter valve can be "feathered" just like curling the bucket. A lot comes down to personal preference which one to pick. 3rd functions dealer installed in my area are in the $1600 range and diverter valves are about $1000.

 

[SGreene]

Don't forget about the Michigan Iron & Equipment kits too.

 

[RandyinTN]

Think I will pick the dealers mind with a few more questions to make sure it is the correct system.
Just no sense going aftermarket if I have to end up paying the same price. If the dealer supplies the part and installs it they provide the warranty.

 

[oosik]

I had the local Kubota dealer install a WR Long 3rd function along with the Land Pride SGC1560 grapple. The 3rd function kit + install - $1195. This was in 2014.

 

[cphilip]

My dealer installed my WR long about three or so months back for $1000 otd.

 

[LouNY]

And I just ran the hoses back to one of my rear remotes, a bit of extra length for hoses and a tad bit of effort moving my hand from joy stick to remote, seems like it is worth a $1000 to me. A diverter would be handier and I may install one someday.

 

[SpringHollow]

You can build your own for under $300 plus fittings and hoses if you shop around but it will likely not look as nice.

Ken

 

[Threepoint]

Randy, if the 3rd function your dealer would install is the W.R. Long kit, $1000 is a fair price. Since you're planning to buy a grapple in a few months, I recommend you have the dealer do it now, and be done with it. You might decide to get a grapple sooner, and in any event you'll avoid having to take the tractor back to the dealer later. FWIW, I paid $1000 to have one installed by the dealer on my NX4510HST Cab after the fact in 2014, and $1100 to have one put on my CK3510SE HST before delivery this year.

 

[RandyinTN]

I was not planning on buying the grapple until next year as I have to buy a box blade and landscape rake this year. At this point am 90% certain I'll have the 3rd function installed. Just need to make sure of the final costs and make sure exactly what it includes.

 

[RandyinTN]

Stopped in at the dealers today and told him to add the 3rd function. Everything else is ready but told him I expect to have it delivered around the middle of October.