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Read articles →This short clip explains what third-function hydraulics and rear remotes actually are, using a 2022 Kioti CK3510 SE that came in for a third-function add-on as the example. It covers the difference between loader curl/raise-lower functions versus a third function for grapples or angle blades, plus rear remotes for implements like snowblowers, and a hydraulic top link add-on. It's a quick concept explainer, not a walkaround or demo, best for buyers confused by hydraulic terminology.
Appears to be posted by someone working at a shop that installs these hydraulic add-ons, explaining terminology from a service perspective rather than a pure sales pitch.
It means adding two more hydraulic lines to the front with an electronic switch, letting you plug in a grapple, angle blade, or power broom beyond the normal curl and raise/lower functions.
Rear remotes are remotely controlled hydraulic functions on the back operated by levers in the cab, useful for things like a snowblower that needs chute turn and tilt functions.
Instead of screwing it in or out to adjust length, a hydraulic top link is plugged into a rear remote so you can lengthen or shorten it from inside the cab, handy for a box blade.
