Installed a V&M Multiplier on L3430 Today

Rory_Rhodes · Dec 12, 2004

Garey - Thanks for the info. It looks like one of the ones that came from North Carolina. There are several companies that seem to sell the same design of grapple, I spoke to Markham welding about theirs, the Piranha comes from another address in the same area. Did you buy locally or have it shipped? My tractor dealer sells an ATI, $500 more then these.

Gary_in_Indiana · Dec 12, 2004

"...I'd love to see something like the thumb operated split control on semi tractor shift levers. Even a rocker type switch would be nice. Has anyone seen a setup like either of those?"

toggle grapple control on joystick

Don,

That looks like it could be exactly what I need. Thanks! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Do you have any idea what that might cost?

txdon · Dec 12, 2004

"Do you have any idea what that might cost?" 

The Kubota dealer quoted me $600, he said it came with everything you needed, including hoses.

That seemed kind of high so I just ran hose from my rear remotes to the end of the loader to couplers and then from there to the grapple. This way it cost me about $350, including new hoses on the grapple.

GareyD · Dec 12, 2004

Not sure where you are in the state...there is a dealer in Rockmart, Ga that sells 'em....Seems Like I gave $1450 without the Skidsteer flat face quick couplers...I used the pioneer style quick couplers on mine...got the couplers at TSC in Carrollton

GareyD
PM me if ya need directions.

GareyD · Dec 12, 2004

Yep, that weight can get pretty rough...that is why I settled on the 60" grapple...I figured that couple hundred extra pounds on the 66" would take away too much of my lift...but I wanted the strength...have already mangled one of them lightweight grapples on this project. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

See ya live in Olive Branch...I turn off Hwy 78 there and go thru Horn Lake to the Interstate a couple of times a year on my trips to Tunica and Arkansas...mebbe we'll hook up some day

GareyD

ACMan · Dec 12, 2004

Yeah,
They told me the next size down (60") was only 50# less??? Oh Well!

Next time your headed towards Tunica take Hwy 305 Exit (the one before your usuall exit) and head south 1 mile to Church road take it west straight to interstate. It will save you from a lot of Traffic.

nvlong4n1 · Dec 16, 2004

My company provides selector valve kits and rocker switch kits. You are welcome to call me with any questions, I'll be happy to explain how these kits work. We recommend that with the selector valve kit system that the 4n1 bucket or grapple be connected to the up and down function of the loader. Some tractors come with a speed dump which can cause problems if you hook up your 4n1 to the dump and curl function.

Nelson
252-823-4570
nlong@wrlonginc.com