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Third Function Hydraulics Explained: What Works and What Doesn't

Apr 16, 2026

Video: Third Function Hydraulics Explained: What Works and What Doesn't



Adding a third function hydraulic kit to your front loader opens up a whole new world of attachments, but not every implement that physically fits will actually perform. This video breaks down how third function kits work, what they cost, and which attachments like grapples, hydraulic snowplows, post augers, and combination buckets are a perfect match for tractor hydraulics. More importantly, it covers why high-demand skid steer implements like rotary brooms, preparators, and large hydraulic motors will fall flat on a tractor that simply can't match the 20–50 GPM flow those tools require.