New W.R. Long grapple/3rd function electric valve on my B2320

[tutorbell]

Over $1,000? Yikes!! It's somthing you can probably do yourself if you have a basic understanding of things mechanical.

The instruction sheet that came with it had detailed pictures and a very descriptive step by step process listing where each hose goes and such. The only part that I had to figure out was where to tap 12V for powering the solenoid. I ended up tapping into the work light power wire, as the solenoid valve mounts on the inside of the right fender on my tractor and it was about 6 inches away.

 

[boogerman2000]

I'm thinking I can handle it, but to decide on which grapple????

 

[medicshawn]

I think the Markham is significantly cheaper.

 

[tutorbell]

I'm thinking I can handle it, but to decide on which grapple????

If you have a skid-steer style quick attach, I would recommend the Markham if only because of cost. If you just want a grapple that pins on like your bucket, then W.R. Long is your only option as Markham will not make custom adapters to fit specific loaders.

 

[RHughes]

I have a couple of questions about the 3rd function valve you installed.
1) Do you know the tech specs of the valve, flow rate, working pressure, etc?
2) Did you notice any change in the responsiveness of the hydraulic circuit after the new valve was installed?
I'm interested because I'm about to get a root rake/grapple for my FEL and I'm trying to decide between on a 3rd function valve and a selector valve. Just curious if you saw any changes.

Thanks!

 

[Northland]

I have not noticed any loss of pressure or problems related to the WR Long valve kit I have on my B7800. I had question WR Long about using my valve kit with a PTO snowblower. Here is the response I received from Nelson Long:

"Our valve kit is rated at 12 gpm for non continuous use. For example opening and closing cylinders. Your snow blower uses a continuous flow to make it work. If you were to use the valve to operate your snow blower you would have to keep you thumb on the button. Also you would heat up your fluid. If it were me I would use it and check the temperature of the hoses. If it to hot to the touch then you have heated the oil up to much. If not then you should be OK.

I hope this helps. The DO3 valve is rated at 12 gpm and the DO5 valve it rated at 25 gpm."

I have a couple of questions about the 3rd function valve you installed.
1) Do you know the tech specs of the valve, flow rate, working pressure, etc?
2) Did you notice any change in the responsiveness of the hydraulic circuit after the new valve was installed?
I'm interested because I'm about to get a root rake/grapple for my FEL and I'm trying to decide between on a 3rd function valve and a selector valve. Just curious if you saw any changes.

Thanks!

 

[PUSHINDIRT]

EtW, what pressures do you keep in your tires? I have the fronts at 24 PSI, the max listed on the sidewall, and the rears are water filled and I have them at 10 PSI. I find that even at the maximum sidewall pressure, the fronts tend to squirm a bit with the grapple and a full load of brush. I'm debating bumping them up to 28 PSI or so and wanted to see what your experience has been with the pressure and performance of your front tires.

It's funny you mention this. I keep my front tires inflated to the max pressure and they still seem to "squash". I have the standard turfs. It only really happens when I have my pallet forks on and I'm moving a half pallet of stone. I was wondering if your old R4's did the same under a heavy load or if they have reinforced sidewalls to prevent this?

 

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I was wondering if your old R4's did the same under a heavy load or if they have reinforced sidewalls to prevent this?

Heh, the R4's didn't squish in the least with a heavy load. And that was with them at 18 PSI. The sidewalls on those seemed to be much more rigid. Trust me though, the bar/turfs ride much nicer.