Grapple Design

[lugawl]

I have a JD 2305 and it has the power beyond (PB) for the backhoe. I was thinking I could use the PB for a top-n-tilt or a grapple when backhoe isn't needed.

I want to know what you guys think is the best and smallest single spool OC valve for my purpose. I have been to Surplus Center but am not sure if I want a log splitter valve, seems it would work, or the other prince single spool valves???

I plan on mounting the valve at the base of the ROP, there are 2 holes already there for bolt-up.

Any input welcome!!

Thanks

 

[kennyd]

lugawl[/left]]I have a JD 2305 and it has the power beyond (PB) for the backhoe. I was thinking I could use the PB for a top-n-tilt or a grapple when backhoe isn't needed.

I want to know what you guys think is the best and smallest single spool OC valve for my purpose. I have been to Surplus Center but am not sure if I want a log splitter valve, seems it would work, or the other prince single spool valves???

I plan on mounting the valve at the base of the ROP, there are 2 holes already there for bolt-up.

Any input welcome!!

Thanks

Lugawl, You really should start your own thread...
But, take a look at the reply I made in THIS post, it references three post's that pretty much answers your questions I think. But if it doesn't, please start a new thread since your question is not really related to the topic of this one

 

[GinNB]

DTD, if your grapple is touchy in only one direction, I picked up a one-way restrictor with a dial for one of my cylinders in a totally unrelated project. Full flow one way, restricted flow the other. Don't know the brand or model number, I just went to a hydraulics shop and told them what I wanted to do and they gave (well, sold) me one.