third function kit

firebird93 · Feb 20, 2021

i am looking for a third function kit for the loader on a 3550. been doing some research and it doesn't look to difficult to install. just wondering who makes the best kit for these tractors.
thanks

sliderbuck · Feb 20, 2021

Been looking for one myself for my max 26. Would love to have a grappling on my bucket.

Bearsixty7 · Feb 20, 2021

WR Long is probably the most well known and simplest to install. You can get them here 3rd function valve kit for any tractor, free shipping within 1,000 miles!!

I have one for my MT240 and just waiting on nicer weather to install it.

buck12 · Feb 21, 2021

I had a WR Long on my Mahindra 2615 for the last ten years I owned the tractor. It worked very well with no problems. My BIL bought the tractor and is still using the grapple.

oosik · Feb 21, 2021

I have a WR Long 3rd function instal on my Kubota M6040. The dealer installed it along with the Land Pride grapple. It's a very neat, well protected installation. I've never had a problem with it and don't ever expect to.

My grapple has been on the tractor for six years. It's so handy - I've never had a reason to swap it back out for the bucket.

This picture will, I hope, save a whole bunch of gobbled words.................

. The valving and all associated plumbing is installed/attached to the FEL vertical member. Hoses are attached to the FEL arms and run out to the front.

firebird93 · Feb 21, 2021

thanks all looks like WR long is the clear choice.

firebird93 · Mar 17, 2021

got my w.r. long third function kit installed. all in all pretty painless. now to find a grapple

oosik · Mar 18, 2021

Before you get too excited about a grapple. Consider doing this, or something like this, to your OEM grill guard. Sticks, stobs, limbs, etc just love poking holes in your grill, radiator and battery.

buck12 · Mar 18, 2021

oosik said:
Before you get too excited about a grapple. Consider doing this, or something like this, to your OEM grill guard. Sticks, stobs, limbs, etc just love poking holes in your grill, radiator and battery.

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Very good advice. I now have expanded metal on my grill guard but I had to first bend my hood and grill before I went to the trouble of protecting the front of my tractor.