Diverter valve install for grapple

[jcummins]

I plan on installing right over the top of where the quick connects are for the loader. Debating whether to tie in by using quick connects or tieing into the line on the loader without quick connects. Like opinions. Quick connects is going to add a lot of 'bulk' to hoses in the area of the valve. I probably will never take the loader off. I will not bulkhead the quick connects for the grapple...leaving them hanging (which I've done on another tractor and it worked fine), keeps the option open to re-position the hoses to the rear for a 3rd functioning hydraulic hookup there.

On quick connects, there seems to be an endless variety of these. If the connector is ag style with the ball, are these all interchangeable? Will a normal ag style connector connect into the quick connects that is on the loader.

 

[KennyV]

If you do Not need a quick connect, don't use one... they will slightly reduce the total flow, and they add expense, bulk and possible leaks. If you need them they are worth the problems.
Most Kubota quick connects are Pioneer... KennyV