Hydraulics for grapple or 4 in 1 question.

I have looked at the wlLong bucket and they have two options for hydrolic control. Either a diverter valve which give full flow to the third fuction but you have to give up one function when activiated. The other is electric over hydraulic, I would have all three functions available at the same time but the third function does not have full flow which would limit my ability to use some skid steer tools.

If I can't use a variety of skid steer tools, I could save a few hundred dollars buying a pin on 4n1 instead of buying a skid steer adapter.

To many trade offs without a clear winning solutions.

I would be interested in anyones experience or options.

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I'm trying to keep this project reasonable.

For about $125, I've found a diverter that switches between curl and grapple.

For about $400, I've found an electric over hydrolic that allows you to curl and grapple at the same time. However, it does not provide enough flow for other tools.

The only true third spool that I have found that I know will work with my tractor is from the dealer and it is $512.

None of these prices include hoses, fittings or instillation.

If I buy the skidsteer adapter and diverter, I'm looking at $425 plus cost of fittings and instillation.

At this point I'm thinking by the time I buy the 4n1 bucket, the adapter and all of the hoses/fittings, the extra cost of the Kubota spool is minor but it still feels like I am being robbed.

I have a friend that used to work at the John Deere dealership who has his own shop now, do you think it would be reasonable to have him put an OEM spool on the tractor. I really have no idea weather there are specific parts or they can be fitted and connected with generic parts.

My only experience with hydrolics is bolting on loose pumps and changing broken hoses.

I appreciate any insights.