Grapple valve kit for TC40da

Slippy · Mar 20, 2007

I have finally decided on grapple for my TC40DAss. Now, what and how do I hook up the hyd. I have been on the W.L.Long web site and see they have a true electronic rocker switch that goes over the joy stick. But, do I then lose my high and low range buttons on the joy stick? Does New Holland have their own product I should use? Any help would be appriciated.
The grapple has two arms, but only two hoses off the unit.
Thanks!

MadReferee · Mar 20, 2007

You don't have to use the WR Long joystick knob but you will have to figure out how you plan on activating the valve. I believe PineRidge used a blank spot on his TC's joystick. If you do some searching or go to his website I think you will find a complete description of how he added the switch to the joystick.

Slippy · Mar 20, 2007

Yes I did find it. He put another hole in the joy stick cap along with the fast and slow buttons. He was kind enough to respond to a PM, but as I understand the way his works it diverts the hyd from the curl function to the grapple function, which is different from the rocker switch set up which allows both to work at the same time.

MadReferee · Mar 20, 2007

Slippy said:
Yes I did find it. He put another hole in the joy stick cap along with the fast and slow buttons. He was kind enough to respond to a PM, but as I understand the way his works it diverts the hyd from the curl function to the grapple function, which is different from the rocker switch set up which allows both to work at the same time.

It's different because he used a diverter instead of a third function valve. Your question was specifically aimed at how to mount a switch. You should be able to adapt something like he did only for a rocker switch.

daTeacha · Mar 20, 2007

First thing to decide is if you want the grapple control on the FEL lever, which you seem to have done.

I didn't especially want it there, so I have mine controlled by the lever that also can run the rear remotes. I have T's in the lines to the rear remotes so the valve actually pressurizes both the rear remotes and grapple simultaneously. I don't have anything plugged in at the rear and run the grapple with that valve. I don't anticipate ever needing to use both simultaneously, the control for the valve is handy enough, and it all works with no problem.

Slippy · Mar 21, 2007

I think I have answered my question. I have ordered the 3rd function valve and controller for the New Holland. It comes with joy stick that replaces the one on the tractor. It comes with two rocker switches, one for the high low speed control and one for the 3rd valve control.

flINTLOCK · Mar 23, 2007

Slippy, do you mind if I ask how pricey it was. I'd like to do that.

Slippy · Mar 23, 2007

No, I don't mind. But, can't tell you exact price becasue I ordered two of them, one for my Mahindra 6000 and other for the TC40Da. If you call R.W.Long, they will tell you the price. I know the total is about $1200 and that includes the QA kit that mounts to the front of the loader so you can disconnect the grapple real easy. The NH valve kit was a little more than the one for the Mahindra becasue it has two rocker switches. Short answer, $600+.

MadReferee · Mar 23, 2007

The going rate for a WR Long third function valve kit is around $520 plus shipping to your local WR Long dealer. It includes hoses, valve, mounting plate for your specific tractor and joystick knob with built-in switch.