What is a Third Function Valve and How to Hook up a Grapple

One of the most common questions we get when customers purchase a grapple is "How do we hook this up?" Zach walks us through the process and explains why you might need a third function on your tractor.

[@richardkistner5549]

Thank you!

[@09X19]

Hey Zac, review/demo request for the new? 3PT & rear PTO K-Hitch. That thing looks slick.

[@kubotaoflynchburg]

It does look awesome! The quick hitch that can hook up PTO implements is something that everyone has wanted for a while, and it looks like LandPride finally got the design right. The downside is we haven’t been able to get our hands on any as there’s production issues right now with all land pride implements they haven’t focused on making those new ones available yet. As soon as I see some I’ll make sure to make a video on them so people can see how they work!

[@cmburns2606]

Great video. Just curious, have you had much difficulty getting your hands on Land Pride grapples? My local dealers have had them on order for several months with still no ETA.

[@kubotaoflynchburg]

Unfortunately all of us dealerships are in the same position. In the last year I have run out of grapples of all sizes for months at a time. I haven’t seen a 54 inch grapple come in in the last five months…. The only good news is is that it is all of our vendors in the same situation where no matter what brand or implement or unit you’re looking for most dealerships are out of stock or running very low. Try to be patient and hopefully they can give you a rough ETA!

[@samdaly9784]

What is the flow rate on the 3rd function?

[@kubotaoflynchburg]

That will depend on what your tractor GPM is, and what brand of 3rd function you use.