Bobcat hydraulics

[buzzard]

Recently bought a grapple bucket. Trying to figure how to slow the grapple down. Can’t seem to be able to adjust the flow with the bobcat. Thinking of some sort of restrictor on the lines of the grapple. Any ideas wood be great.

[Savage Bacon]

You could possibly add an orfice to the cylinder fittings to slow down the flow.

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[lannie]

I have used in line flow reducers in the past with good results. I would speak to the service manager first. They are usually very good for advice even if you have purchased non OEM equipment from places like Ritchie bros etc.
You could also speak to a hydraulic shop. Very common situation uou have.

[buzzard]

thanks

[silver]

As already mentioned, There is an orifice available to constrict the hydraulic flow. You could increase the size of the cylinder. It would do the same thing.

[Smokinyotes]

I’m not sure what the controls are like on the bobcat but on my Kubota if you use the push buttons the grapple will travel way too fast. If you use the rocker switch that is how you get your variable flow rate.

[Peace Meal Farm]

Not sure if it's practical or not, but can you simply throttle down a bit when using the grapple?

[6.5 shooter]

Bobcats were meant to be run at full throttle at all times, just an FYI.

[lannie]

Originally Posted by 6.5 shooter

Bobcats were meant to be run at full throttle at all times, just an FYI.

Absolutely. I always have mine at idle or full throttle.

[brewster29]

You need an inline flow control with check valve to allow reverse flow when opening the grapple. Which line you put it in depends on which action (open or close) you’re trying to control. A flow control without a check valve will restrict flow both directions. Your dealer should be able to assist you…

[HyperMOA]

Depending on age and accessories, Bobcat should be able to change the flow rate of your auxiliary circuit. If not, a simple needle valve would suffice and be tuneable by yourself.