Grapple Grapple Remove Valve Question - ASAP

[pitt_md]

Thanks for the quick responses everyone. A lot of good information for me to consider. I think as a first step I'm going to go the rear remote option and give that a try. It sounds like I can change to the third function valve at a later time if necessary.

Again, thanks for the responses. What a great site for information!

I run my grapple from the rear remote and don't have any problems using it. Since I use my MX5000 for some ag work with implements that require a rear remote it was a no brainer for me.

 

[texbaylea]

I run my grapple from the rear remotes and have no problems with it. Now I have mine teed so that there are front outlets and rear outlets. I have yet to run into a situation where I have an implements on both the front and rear that I need to operate at the same time. Plus with 3 remotes I have more flexibility.

Vernon

 

[NonTypicalCPA]

Well I changed my mind this morning and went with the electro hydraulic 3rd function valve. I don't have a need for rear remotes at this time and being able to control the grapple from the joystick pushed me over the edge.

I'll be using the grapple on over 300 tree tops on my property, so it should get a workout. I burn wood in an outdoor boiler (cats meow!) and am trying to perfect my wood retrieval method. The last item on my "need" list is a 12' dump trailer ($$ ouch!).

Again, thanks for all the input.

 

[kennyd]

There's a problem using an electric solenoid to operate a third function valve. It's fine for running a grapple where you will only have the electric solenoid energized for a few seconds at a time, but, what if you want to, say, run a post hole digger off your front end? (If you have a quick connect FEL, it's a nice way to add a post hole digger) or any other attachment where the electric solenoid would be energized for several minutes at a time? That solenoid won't last too long, that's what! Also, as soon as you divert power to the 3rd function, the pressure isn't going to any of the other functions. You can only operate one function at a time.

It also is quite expensive way to go. I took the rear spool and just had some long hoses installed. Now I have the hydraulics up front to run anything I want for as long as I want without worrying about the relay burning up from holding it energized for too long....

This is so not true! A solenoid operated diverter will NOT burn up if operated for more than a few seconds...

 

[skipro3]

This is so not true! A solenoid operated diverter will NOT burn up if operated for more than a few seconds...

When I asked my tractor dealer how long I could hold that relay engergized, he told me that he's replaced many of them when they are held for several minutes at a time and that I should only consider using a relay controlled valve if it is only being held up with current for a few seconds at a time and certainly not more than a minute contineous. He talked me out of the expensive solution and recommended the rerouted rear spool using long hoses. It saved me hundreds of $$'s that he could have made selling me the diverter and setting it up. I'm thinking he knows due to his experiance since I'm new at all this.

If it were me, I would certainly ask the question; how long can I hold in the relay and what is the warranty on it?