L3710HST Grapple

hubkapp · Jul 15, 2008

Hi Gang,

I have a L3710HST with a LA681 loader on it.
I'm going to hook up a grapple to my front bucket to help me move brush.
I'd like your thoughts as to the best place to tie into the hydraulics. I would like to hook onto the control valve for the front loader, if possible so if I ever take the loader off the job will be easier. \

Thanks for the input

Hubkapp

Doc · Jul 15, 2008

Welcome to NTT hubkapp. I'm glad you found us.
We've had a few posts on grapples.
What grapple are you going to put on? Do you already have it?

OhioTC18 · Jul 15, 2008

Welcome hubkapp,
I've seen some others who have hooked their grapples to the FEL lines with electric diverters. Flip the switch one way and the bucket works, flip it the other way and the grapple works.

Jim_S · Jul 16, 2008

Welcome to the Forum!

I don't have a grapple so I won't be much help! :hide:

hubkapp · Jul 16, 2008

I have the grapple and it is mounted on the bucket Doc. I got it on eBay. Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/Universal-Grapp...ryZ50908QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

After getting it, I thought Geez, I could have built on of these easy enough. But now I have it so I'll use it.

Thanks for any insight You have.
Hubkapp

Doc · Jul 16, 2008

Heck that looks cool. Even I could afford one of those. I tend to use my forks for carrying big brush piles and logs but a grapple would be nice. I see that seller also has a darn good price on forks for the front end loader!

Good luck with hooking up the grapple. Post pics if you get stuck anywhere in the hookup. I'd guess someone here will be able to help / advise on how they did it.

GreenWannabe · Jul 16, 2008

W R Long is one of several companies which make valve kits specifically for loader attachments. Their website is here: http://www.wrlonginc.com/valve_kits.htm

Good luck

Fred

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