LGP Eddie

That is the exact one I had a few images of but couldn't find, and is a good example of what can be done quite easily, but I would probably mount the valve out of harms way in the extension personally. Eddie.

Useful looking setup for a lot of guys here, if Bobcat will bring it in for the UK? Extendable Arm – Bobcat Company Eddie.

I just wonders if a simple portable air tank that you simply fill would be of any use? It was that I looked into to clear the rads on the machine when mulching, but luckily I've never really had the need. https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/sip-portable-24-litre-air-tank-with-pressure-gauge?gclid=CLTe4MH1tssCFQo6Gwod0FUKd Eddie.

Yes it's just a 12volt 6 way solenoid valve, and choose the bore of the ports you require. I have put a few links up to Flowfit now, as they really have a great range and fantastic catalogue well worth getting hold of, but most decent hydraulic places will have these on the shelf or in next day. Diverter Valves | Hydraulic Valves | Flowfit Eddie.

Sorry I thought you could change the size simply on the drop down menu, you need this page first to choose the actual size 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" etc and then choose the flow required after. Hydraulic Flow Control and Flow Divider Valves | Flowfit Eddie.

I'd give them a bit more credit than that, as in all honesty you don't get this sort of control on some hugely expensive bits of kit. The normal way is simply to introduce some flow reducing valves in each line, be it actually on the machine or some simply mount them at the end of the pipes next to the quick realise fitting. Cheap enough and you're able to get great control from them by reducing the flow to what is comfortable level and then locking them with a grub screw. Choose your size from the menu. Hydraulic flow regulator valve with check VRFU, 1/4" BSP | Flow Control & Flow Divider Valves | Hydraulic Valves When you fit them just remember they control the flow one way and allow free flow back so get them the right way round, easy to check real world by screwing the valve down and just blowing through them if the diagram on the side is confusing. Eddie.

Looks tidy enough that for 3 tonner or the like? For myself I'll be looking at a telescopic extension that's basically an extending crane arm as a starting point with mountings, and a suitable foot for walking the machine around on fitted to it. I may even go the route of the pad that sits against the inside face of the dipper to pull strength from it. Eddie.

Only in the development stage as yet. I have a top quality Kinshoffer HPX Timber grab and rotator from my previous 5 tonner ideal for it, and have approached a crane manufacturer to see if they will provide me with the telescopic arm from one of their cranes as the basis of the build. The Kubota is ideal for such applications, as obviously it's rock steady with heavy attachments. I should in theory be heading for 11 metres ish reach from the two piece boom and extending mount setup, which is pretty handy on a compact base unit. Eddie.

Nice one mate, but we only believe you in this thread if you stick up some pictures for us all! Only joking, it would be really useful as I can't find the ones of the setup I'm talking about at present. Eddie.

Funny you say that but that's what i'm currently working on, but with a telescopic extension in it too? This is great setup just ignore the fact it's a harvesting head, and with suitable brackets fitted you simply grab the extension to stop the grab swinging about when travelling. http://www.yanmarquis.com/images/604/%20img-1441.jpg Eddie.

A bit of a lash up with some box section would soon see what can be achieved real world, before the main fabrication took place. Eddie.

Here you go Stephen, and it looks like Andrew at Exac-One got there first yet again, so a call to him will get you all the info on it I'd expect. Doesn't it look a handy bit of kit though! NEW Prototyp SG3 - Black Splitter | Kegelspalter | Baggerspalter | Holzspalter | Drillkegel Eddie.

There's actually a bit more to it if you want it? Basically for an ultra simple setup you get your preferred fabrication guy to knock up an extension, but house inside it a six way electric diverter valve. Neatly pipe up the grab to this using the fact you can run hoses through this mount and have just one pair of hoses running back to the machines dual acting auxiliary circuit. All you now need is a cable running back to the machine to a button on top of your lever (could even be the horn button) that you simply press to switch from grab to rotate, as and when required. It gives both functions without the need for an extra dual acting circuit to be fitted, and can if done well result in an ultra tidy installation. There is an image of a nice extension here, but this is more optimised in angle to a harvester geometry, as for using a grab you'd be looking for more height/reach. http://www.jaspwilson.co.uk/upload/image/harva_digger_5.jpg Eddie.

No mate it's just a short jib you hook onto your current quick hitch to give a short extension and a nice mount for the grab. I'll go and dig something up for you, but enjoy this whilst you wait! [ame] [/ame] Eddie.

Not if you put a small extension mounting on to utilise with the bucket ram and pipe the grab properly through two auxiliary circuits. The productivity difference of being able to rotate the grab or material is huge, along with making things like stacking or loading chipper simple. Thumbs are great bits of kit, simple and strong ideal for straightforward clearance work. Eddie.

I was down at the Yanmar dealers looking over their new 10 tonne machine when the subject of timer grabs came up, with me expressing my disappointment on how many manufacturers have been slow to react to the ever increasing demand for controllable auxiliary pipework. It's the first time I've even looked at Yanmar kit, which has a great reputation, let down by poor cabs until now, which is why I was there. I was led over to their SV26 machine which would fall into many peoples demands here, being in the all important 2.6 tonne towable bracket. I was surprised to be shown how Yanmar as standard do a lovely job of a half auxiliary circuit, which is basically two diverter valves from the bucket ram to power what can be either grab or rotate, making grab installation easy, as there is already another proportional circuit piped up ready. Not only that they actually offer even on this machine as an option a second auxiliary circuit activated by another roller on the opposite joystick, so in theory you can have a small extension on your grab angled by the bucket, and do both rotate and grab from proportional rollers. However one last trick I've never seen is a straightforward potentiometer switch that you can simply dial in the hydraulic speed you want on the circuit! Put simply this mini is putting 100K plus machine setups to shame when it comes to the operating experience with attachments. I had a good look around the rest of the machine and it certainly ticks all the boxes, with an extra 100kg counterweight slice available too which would be ideal. The last thing that really stood out was it has incredible ground clearance, and I've seen some 5 tonne machines with less clearance. Not recommending it to anyone, just one you need to add to a prospective shortlist, as I would have totally ignored it, but well worth a look. Brochure is here. http://www.yanmarconstruction.eu/theme/yanmarportal/uploadedFiles/GB_SV26_0415.pdf Last three images show a lovely simple install to change from bucket ram control to grab or rotate on a timber grab. Eddie.

It hasn't cut a one down yet mate, and as for fortune, lets just say the weather has put paid to making any of that of that at present. However I'm determined this machine setup is A1 before being rolled out, and pretty much there now! Eddie.

Very close to having the new Grapple Saw setup perfected on the Liebherr, and fingers crossed it should be all rounded up tomorrow. It's going to be some tool and has a very clever trick up it's sleeve which is best shown when it's up and running. Just for scale it's pictured here in front of a CAT Backhoe front bucket (same size as a JCB) and is running the smaller 90cm bar until I get the hang of it and put the 100cm version in! Eddie.

Great bits of kit them Alpines, the one Charlieh has is just fantastic and kitted out with duals all round looks stunning. Great video and showcase there Thanks for sharing. Eddie.

Yes my thoughts too, If there was a slot in the butt plate you could pass something through slightly higher than the pickup hitch it would be perfect as it would be trying to force the plate down, but every winch is different and all gets little busy with drive and pulleys where you'd ideally like to be. I'd say on a small winch setup simply get something properly welded on, and if you don't want a projection on the butt plate, get one each side and use a bridle on it to spread the load a bit more. When you start doubling back the larger winches you need to have a serious think about any attachment point, the loads can obviously stack up quickly, hence why I think manufacturers shy away from it. The Chain/Sling around the base of the butt plate is as good a suggestion as any for the very occasional time something more suitable can't be rigged up. Eddie.

I think most have already taken it as read that if a suitable tree or other machine etc were available then that would be used, but if you simply want to double back to the winch there's none I've seen that provide a suitable attachment point? The idea of using a a chain or sling around the butt plate is a perfect solution, but I did wonder if simply a slot in the butt plate that allows attachment back to the tractor pick-up hitch may be a real world solution? Most double line pull situations would only turn messy once people decide to start chaining the front of the winch tractor to trees or more equipment, as the simple fact is if it's not moving it without resorting to such actions probably time for a rethink? Eddie.

A very valid point raised recently about my Tajfun winch, but I actually had appropriate eyes incorporated into the Kubota's own winch mount for doubling back it's recovery winch and would work perfectly for the Tajfun if required too. The Tajfun has a removable towing eye but only rated at 750kg, so of little use. I did think of having something appropriate fitted. Eddie.

That is a sickening sight, is it a Hyundai? Eddie.

You're doing just fine mate, this bloke not so good!! https://www.facebook.com/HEC2014/videos/1686820014921515/ Eddie

There are thumbs on pretty much anything excavator wise when you go to the states or Canada, but they prefer the progressive link type which we never see, but are available over here from the likes of Geith. Hard to find something to explain the difference, but I came across this video and I think it should convey what I'm getting at? The basics are they fold up better and give a much wider working range for very little extra. [ame] [/ame] Eddie.