Rustytractorguy
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I'm in the process of adding a grapple to my 1979 Ford 545 w/ 745 Series (19-858) loader. What route is the best for adding the grapple function?
I have a single rear remote already but I would prefer to have the grapple hydraulics hooked up all the time. I've considered three possible ways to do it.
1. Locate and buy a dual remote valve. But that route will be expensive and I'm worried the tractor pump will close the grapple slow.
2. Add two selector valves to the single remote (between the valve body and rear couplers) so I can choose loader third function or rear remotes. This option is pretty inexpensive in the grand scheme but will clutter up the operator area.
3. Figure out how to plumb a generic valve into the loader hydraulic system. I like this option for three reasons, a single remote is comparable in price to the two selector valves, more GPM from the loader pump, and thirdly having the valve located near the loader joystick so there is less reaching around for dumping and clamping.
But I don't know how I'd add option 3. Could I just add a T fitting into the pressure side of the pump before the main loader valve and add a T to the return side? I just don't know if this would work without causing reduced or complete disruption in pressure to the joystick.
I'd like to have everything done so it looks nice and clean rather that hoses, adapters and brackets all over the place. You know, like it came from the factory that way or close to it, and yes I know it wouldn't have. Thanks for the input folks.
I have a single rear remote already but I would prefer to have the grapple hydraulics hooked up all the time. I've considered three possible ways to do it.
1. Locate and buy a dual remote valve. But that route will be expensive and I'm worried the tractor pump will close the grapple slow.
2. Add two selector valves to the single remote (between the valve body and rear couplers) so I can choose loader third function or rear remotes. This option is pretty inexpensive in the grand scheme but will clutter up the operator area.
3. Figure out how to plumb a generic valve into the loader hydraulic system. I like this option for three reasons, a single remote is comparable in price to the two selector valves, more GPM from the loader pump, and thirdly having the valve located near the loader joystick so there is less reaching around for dumping and clamping.
But I don't know how I'd add option 3. Could I just add a T fitting into the pressure side of the pump before the main loader valve and add a T to the return side? I just don't know if this would work without causing reduced or complete disruption in pressure to the joystick.
I'd like to have everything done so it looks nice and clean rather that hoses, adapters and brackets all over the place. You know, like it came from the factory that way or close to it, and yes I know it wouldn't have. Thanks for the input folks.