I have a Kioti 2610 with a 3rd function for a grapple controlled by a non detent lever. The location of the lever makes it quite a PITA to operate it and the joystick at the same time. I知 thinking about converting it to a system electrically controlled system. My question is will this require a complete change or some additional parts added to what is already installed? Thanks!
Converting 3rd function to electric
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ericm979
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You'll need a solenoid valve, switch for the joystick, plus mounting brackets and hoses. The valve can either be a diverter which commonly uses the loader's curl circuit to operate the grapple when you press a button, or a true third function which is operated solely by a rocker switch or set of momentary buttons. There's a lot us threads where people discuss the merrits of each system.
WR Long makes a 3rd function kit and Everything Attachments sells them. They have custom setups for some tractors. Or you can read some of the threads here where people did their own.
Bolton hooks makes a nice diverter valve kit.
WR Long makes a 3rd function kit and Everything Attachments sells them. They have custom setups for some tractors. Or you can read some of the threads here where people did their own.
Bolton hooks makes a nice diverter valve kit.
Fallon
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Been there, done that. I'm going hydraulic on my new machine, mostly as I already have a 3rd function up front. I wouldn't have any qualms about doing a linear actuator again as it worked well on my last machine.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/321704-linear-actuator-power-ssqa.html
I hear the Kioti SSQA linkage is a bit different of a setup compared to the Kubota. Wasn't to much reengineering for Kubota though.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/321704-linear-actuator-power-ssqa.html
I hear the Kioti SSQA linkage is a bit different of a setup compared to the Kubota. Wasn't to much reengineering for Kubota though.
Redlands Okie
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When you get changed over to the electric keep in mind that if things are to jerky or operating to fast that a restrictor can be added in line on the grapple fittings to get it to operate as you want. Got mine at tractor supply chain stores in oklahoma. Their pretty common so should be a viable at many places. Their basically a fitting with a solid center, picture a washer in the middle with a small hole. The restrictors come with different sizes of holes and for different types of fittings.
On my grade blade I use the electric valve to adjust it tilt up and down. Even at idle without the restrictor it moved really fast and was hard to adjust to the needed angle.
On my grade blade I use the electric valve to adjust it tilt up and down. Even at idle without the restrictor it moved really fast and was hard to adjust to the needed angle.
Fallon
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Wow. Re-read your post & realized I was thinking of a linear actuator for powe SSQA rather than 3rd function or diverter. Think the lever part threw me or something. Was way off the mark.
kennyd
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I'd leave the lever operated valve alone so you could use that remote on the rear if needed, then add a simple diverter system to you loader for grapple control.
