Cheapest and Easiest Way to Run a Hydraulic Grapple on a Tractor

Sandy's workaround for running a hydraulic grapple without a front third-function kit: long hoses routed from the grapple back to the tractor's rear remotes. He explains why he chose this over a third-function kit or diverter valve, prices out the difference (roughly $100-200 in hoses vs. $850-plus for a kit), and acknowledges the trade-off of losing simultaneous loader movements. Closes with live footage moving logs. Best for budget-conscious buyers facing the same hookup decision.

An owner-operator sharing practical, firsthand experience from his own wooded property, with no apparent dealer or brand affiliation.