How Do I Attach Markham Grapple To A KL120

natem · Apr 16, 2009

I bought a light duty grapple rake from them and am wondering how to go about attaching it to the loader. I was hopping that someone that has bought one of these has put it on a kl120 loader. I dont know if I have to now get the quick attach skid steer plate, or what. If anyone has some pics that would be great. Thanks

BJN644 · Apr 16, 2009

You will need a skid steer adapter that mounts on your loader arms. You mentioned Wallace Tractor in the other thread, he can help you and he did have pics on his web site of what the adapter looks like, he is selling after market adapters and Kioti is also selling them now so he or any other Kioti dealer can help you if you want a factory adapter.

Are you all set with the extra hydraulic circuit you'll need to run the grapple?

natem · Apr 17, 2009

Do you mean the rear remotes???

wallace · Apr 17, 2009

Or the wrlong 3rd function valve, check out this post and you will see it.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/140524-new-w-r-long-grapple-new-post.html

BJN644 · Apr 17, 2009

natem said:
Do you mean the rear remotes???

Yes, that's the way I went. I figured someday I'll have backhoe or something else that needs rear hydraulic power, so now I'll be all set. The Long diverter valve set up is cool, but it's expensive and about all it would be good for is running the grapple.

natem · Apr 17, 2009

Ok, good I already have them installed because I have a backhoe now. I was nervous that I was going to have to buy something else.

Highbeam · Apr 17, 2009

natem said:
Ok, good I already have them installed because I have a backhoe now. I was nervous that I was going to have to buy something else.

Just because you have a backhoe does not mean that you have the optional rear remotes. The cheapest way to run a backhoe is not with remotes and Kioti won't give you remotes unless you pay the extra.

I would love to have a set of rear remotes for a grapple or more and I may just have to buy them as a first step towards that grapple.

BJN644 · Apr 17, 2009

I paid $320 for my rear remote kit, cheap compared to some other brands. It looks fairly easy to install, I also had the dealer remove the detent balls so the lever will stay spring loaded and not lock, I'll have to use a bungee when the backhoe arrives.

natem · Apr 17, 2009

No, it has rear remotes. I use them for the three point log splitter too. Now I can not wait for the goods to show up next week. I ordered the skid steer mount today.

BJN644 · Apr 17, 2009

natem said:
No, it has rear remotes. I use them for the three point log splitter too. Now I can not wait for the goods to show up next week. I ordered the skid steer mount today.

That's great, I know how excited you are,waiting til next Friday is going to be an eternity. What skid steer mount did you end up going with?