You Can Install a Third Function Valve Part One 

Thank you. I appreciate the positive feedback. Happy New Year

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It like adding grease on a skid. Everything slides better. LOL

Thank you. Working on part two now

Working on it now

TYM has the kit also, but I bought this universal kit for another tractor and never installed it. I couldn't see spending another $800 for a factory kit when I had this on hand. Thank you, I think it turned out OK, but I am going to tweak it more. Tony

@@TonysTractorAdventure do the universal parts give an option to order brackets for a specific make/model tractor? I was just curious if you thought about trading in the bracket you had for one to fit the TYM did you put it on - - or rather than one for which you made your own bracket

Ben, What are you looking for? If you want 3rd function or rear remotes, your dealer can order them. So glad you like yours as much as I do. The T264 is a little bulldog!

@@TonysTractorAdventure Tony, When I bought my T264 last fall, the only thing I could find on the net was a sales pitch for T264. But I did my homework before I bought TYM and I knew I made the right choice over competition. But I did have second thoughts for a while, not because of the tractor, but because of support and 3rd party attachments or parts that don’t mention the T-264; actually most don't even mention TYM. Here are some of my complaints (scratch that! Opportunities for improvement at TYM) - My BY200 isn’t prepped for a mechanical thumb; and there is no mechanical thumb for the “BY200”. After much research, I finally got a response from tractorbynet.com that there is a part number for a new mechanical thumb but calling TYM with that part number and my dealer drew DIH “Deer in Headlights”. - I went through real pain getting confidence in ensuring I had the correct 50 hour maintenance parts (filters, oils, etc). I have that list of parts now if you want it.; 100 hour maintenance is a new, separate issue. - I’m a newbie to tractors, but I have rebuilt an engine or two; so I’m a tiny bit mechanical if you will; so when I replace a filter I want to make sure I replace it with the correct filter. Putting on a NAPA filter that isn’t referenced to my tractor or my engine is nerve racking! - I almost gave up on a grapple and a 3rd party valve until your videos. I’ve broken my hood grill in multiple places lifting stumps and tree limbs with my bucket. Didn’t know where to turn for a reliable grapple? Called TYM they say call dealer… dealer is DIH. TYM needs to do better! TYM, what can we learn from JD here? Note, YOU have a BETTER tractor in the T-264 but JD will win every time until you understand who your customer looks like! To say the least, I’m disappointed in TYM’s support of newbie owners. Yes, many things should be worked through a dealer, but others should not. Fact is - the tractor world is a great deal “Do it Yourself” as proof in your grapple videos; but more and more owners are newbies like myself. I translate this into lost opportunity for TYM since they think everyone is a life long farmer with a welding torch in his pocket. To answer your question Tony. I’ve got a long list of what I'm looking for but I'll cut it short: - I want a root ripper, it’s an corrugated blade that replaces the bucket so you can tear up roots and such. - I want a mechanical thumb for my BY200 - I want to buy my 100 hour parts with confidence - I want to buy a grapple and install it myself like you did (well done! - at least that is done but it would be nice if TYM said... You should use parts....) - I need a replacement grill guard because the TYM grill guard is poorly designed - it does not protect the grill and the radiator in any real way). - I want a replacement grill because I busted mine up to holy heck. - I want a better dealer (that's my problem). - But, oh don't get me started ;) Actually Tony, I really do have a long list of wants for this awesome little beast … and I do love this tractor! For the price, It's really a beast and has surprised me already in so many ways in just that first 62 hours of operations. So Thanks Tony - keep up the great work - I found your channel the other day and I'm hooked! Cheers! Ben

@@workcompe-bill4780 hey Ben. Can I get that 50 hr parts list from you?

Wow! That is a lot to take in at 6 am. Dealership support is key. I walked in to my Dealership and asked for my 50 hour service parts and walked out with a bag of TYM parts. My Dealership did have aftermarket filters if I wanted. I wish you the best and you have spurred me to make more videos showing how to use the tractor.

​@@sierrat.2019 What(Mfg:Part#'s / Common:Part#) Oil Filter (Mfg:HRA1102000A3 or EA00003786C or 11930535150 / Common:PH2808) Hyd Filter (Mfg:13152302100/Common:P169078) Fuel Filter (Mfg:14571000010 or hk13010022a2 / Common:-) Air Filter (Mfg: 11201032020 / Common: P821575) I have successfully used the common part numbers for the oil and hydro filter at NAPA. My 100 hour is coming and I will validate the fuel and air filters. Good luck!

Thank you my friend

Dean, I had no idea how much fun and useful they are. I am going to do a video on how to use the clamshell grapple soon.

Thank you very much!

Thanks 👍

I would have had I not already had the kit.

How much is a dealer 3rd function on a new GC1725M? I was told $1500

You are welcome

I seen one at a trade show once. It looks very well built. So far, it works flawlessly. It seems to be a perfect match for most 60 hp tractors and below with a 13 gpm flow rate. I know it works perfect on the TYM Tractors T264.

Thank you. I appreciate the idea.

As always, it is a pleasure to read your post and uplifting. I really enjoy making things and will do more in the future. I made or had things made in the Military all of the time. I miss the art of seeing something in my head, and making it come to life.

@@TonysTractorAdventure Fabricating Things is great way to keep you alert and steady and also very rewarding, it is a great therapy too 😊👍 Cheers !!!

Thank you. My mind goes blank sometimes when I am filming, but I just roll on. I appreciate your knowledge. Tony

Thank you. I just followed the instructions for the jack.

Yes sir. The T474 is so easy to install the valve

All good points. I try to show these type Videos with tools most people have on hand. I appreciate your attention to detail and thank you for watching my friend. Part two will be out soon.

You will be fine. The 16 GPM is for both the steering and rear of the the tractor. It should handle it.

Biff, we have about 4 cameras now. Our main camera is the Sony AX700. We have a Sony AX43, DJI Action, and a DJI pocket. We have picked them up along the way.

Casey, I have know the owner of Worksaver for about 3 years now and I know him to be a good man. He puts sweat and blood in his product and it is made in the USA. There are also two Titans. Titan Attachments and Titan Implements. They both sell grapples. Tony

It can be done, but it is not practical. You will have to move your hand away from the steering wheel or the loader control. The rear remotes would really reduce the effectiveness of the grapple by having to stop driving or stop moving the loader arm to close the grapple. I would say, if you are going to go to the trouble of buying a grapple, plan on installing it with a true third function valve. I understand the cost associated with third function, but you will be happy with the results. Hydraulic lines are a big cost, and I promise, you will go to a third function valve at some point. Save the money for those long hoses and install the third function up front. I was surprised at the cost of the hoses from the grapple to the quick connect. Ouch! Tony

@@TonysTractorAdventure thanks for the info and the experience. Really enjoying the channel 👍

Most tractor dealerships will just give you their price. Sometimes the manufacturer will offer rebates at different times on different things. There may be a couple hundred dollars either way, but tractors don't have the markup like cars. Cars are sold by the millions. Tractor companies may sell 100,000 for all brands in a year. Tractors last a lifetime if they are taken care of.

I just made it up as I went. The parts are documented in the build video, but I don't remember any specifics.

TYM is a profitable company which stands behind their product. TYM has to be the best value on the market. Tony

Tony's Tractor Adventure - Ok... and??? LS isn’t?? Or doesn’t?? 🤔

I will just have to leave it here. I hope you understand. I recommend each person research before they buy.

I sold the LS to a family member three years ago. It is still going strong but on the other side of the state. All hydraulic systems work on the same principles.

You will need to know your hydraulic flow rated and make sure the valve is rated for that much.

I would check the flow rates, but Summit makes higher flow kits too.

@@TonysTractorAdventure I appreciate the jnfo

Look back at my T264 third function install.

I would say it is worth it. After having hoses made up, and adapters, I have that much in mine. I would have went that way, had I not already had the kit. Just make sure it is a third function kit and not a diverter kit. The way I looked at it in the manual, it was a diverter kit.

@@TonysTractorAdventure do you have a link for the TYM brand third function valve kit? (NOT the diverter)

The Tractor dealership is the link. 😁😁😁

I know it can be done, but I am no help without seeing it. I wish you the best.

With minor modification, it would work.

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thanks man. Love the videos.

Thank you, my friend.

I did my own install, so that takes out labor. There is a link in the video for this kit.

No. The LS tractors are gone. TYM is a very well run company which is profitable and stands behind their products. We have had zero issues with TYM Tractor. Thank you for watching.

Hi. Question ... I was looking at a LS mt125. We don't have a TYM dealer within an hour away. Did you not like the LS' I watched a lot if your videos from them. other than a few loose bolts I thought they seemed good.

The LS MT125 does not have a greasable front axle trunnion. It is just metal on metal and will get loose fast with heavy loader use. There is no way to fix this. Other than the front axle becoming loose, it is a great Tractor. TYM puts grease points on their smallest tractor everywhere. I am not sure why LS cut that corner. It is a problem we hear all the time.

Thank you sir for this information!

Because they don't make a third function kit. They only have a diverter kit for this tractor. I don't like the diverter setup. Actual third function is worth its weight in gold.

I don't think it will be an big issue and many factory setups are just like mine. Having said that, I am a gear head, and I like your idea. I even thought of running steel lines. I have a bender. If it gives me any issue, I will change it.

Not sure what you mean?

@@TonysTractorAdventure lol I'm sorry , the fittings there called bulkhead fittings . Great video 👍 keep em comming

This is a true third function kit. Third function or diverter valves are dependent only on how the are plumbed. Some of the updated tractors like the T25, T474, T494, T574, are prewired and have OEM kits that are true third function kits. Any tractor can have true third function.