Going to build a Grapple Bucket!

[rebeltect]

I am wondering if there is a reason you are using a diverter valve. My loader valve has a power beyond port that allowed me to add a valve to the circuit. The valve I bought from Surplus Center also has a power beyond port which runs to the 3PH.

Thanks for the input Dana! The reason I chose to use the diverter valve is mostly convenience. I had previously installed two "remote" ports on my tractor and I used the power beyond port from the loader valve to power those (checkout pics). I thought about just using one of my remotes to power a grapple, but when I thought about it, trying to reach from FEL joystick and grabbing the Remote joystick, I thought could become cumbersome for me. So I just decided to put the diverter valve on and plumbed it through my Dump & Curl circuit with a momentary switch on the FEL joystick.

 

[swick1]

We are anxiously awaiting grapple pics!

 

[Artisan]

Swick perhaps the OP has not seen your thread and would like to?
Whats is the link?

( I so wish I could sort Subscriptions )

 

[rebeltect]

Sorry I haven't been able to post anything on here in awhile. I suffered a Brain Injury (TBI), that I'm still recovering from and I had to outsource some of my grapple bucket project to some friends, but here it is in all it's metallic glory! Very pleased with it!

 

[rebeltect]

Here's some pretty pic's on tractor with tooth bar, side plates and grapple installed!