I want a Hydraulic grapple for my L3130 with la513

[5030]

I did none of that. I have multiple outlets on the back of my tractors so I purchased applicable length's of hydraulic hose and applicable couplers plus a set of disconnects at the loader connections so I can easily break the flow if I want to remove the loaders. Fabbed up a bracket and mounted it to the loader lower cross tube for hydraulic flow on the loader. Total cost was about 150 bucks and I control the flow with one of the in cab actuators plus I can remove it at the valves out back if I require all 6 SCV's. Works like a charm for my power angle snowplow. No grapple here, not needed.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I had the dealer install W&R Long valves on both my tractors. Cost around $1100 each, and they have been working fine for 5 years now.

My only complaint about this, or any other solenoid valve, is the fact you can't feather it. It's either on or off. This sometimes makes it difficult to get precise cylinder movement. I get around this for certain work operations by using a set of hyd. hoses with QR fittings, that I connect to a rear remote. I don't need it often though and for most FEL implements, the solenoid valves work fine.

 

[dstig1]

Why do you think a diverter is bad? I put one on my 3130 originally and now on the newer 5240. I tapped into the curl/dump circuit and use a momentary switch to change modes from curl to grapple lid. Easy peasy. I attached it to the loader arm (see arrow at top). And yes hydraulics are very expensive for what they are.

 

[LittleBill21]

I have to agree I have no idea why anyone would want full on or off, I use a diverter setup, my tractor can barely run 2 ports at the same time anyway. I can almost hold a egg since i can feather so well

 

[kenmac]

I have diverter valve on my large tractor and a 3 function on my MX.
I'll take the 3rd function over the diverter any day !