My grapple is on it's way now I need hydraulics to the bucket.

Rio_Grande · May 10, 2008

I have a International 574.

I Was going to build a grapple and simply do not have the time, so i ordered a new one from markham welding. They had the best all around price and I have heard their quality is good.

I need to get hydraulics plummed to the end of the loader for quick connects. I am no rocket scientist, so give me guidance. i know I want to leave my rear hydraulics alone because I have a plan for them while the grapple will be on. I have proqured a new valve assembly and while I know it will operate the loader i am not shure what the other valves do,,, So help a dummy out!

blacksmith · May 11, 2008

I made a loader last fall for my garden tractor a MTD 990. I added a third valve so I could add a grapple in the future. My bucket is a quick disconnect so I can switch over with out any problem. I hope this will help.

Bill Barrett · May 11, 2008

You work looks nice and neat blacksmith.
Was going to start a thread on glapples off ebay. How much is Markhams, if I may ask? How thick of steel?

Rio_Grande · May 11, 2008

I am going to be a bit over 1800.00 with shipping. They told me that is is used regulary for my purpous weighs in around 780 lbs. I am pretty psyched about getting it. I got the optional closer spacing to aid in what I do. they were really easy to deal with to this point.