Toplink Which top link hole?

[OldMcDonald]

Even if only Greg reads this, I would like him to know that at least one other person totally agrees with everything he has posted on this topic so far. Old McDonald.

 

[jsborn]

Cityfarma
I would refer you to page 37 of the Kubota Tractor Model L4400 Operator's manual. There you will find a chart of Equipment and the soil conditions along with top link,gauge wheel,and stabilizer setting. These are for information only as all conditions may not be applicable.

 

[jbrumberg]

Even if only Greg reads this, I would like him to know that at least one other person totally agrees with everything he has posted on this topic so far. Old McDonald.

Greg's explaination makes a lot more sense than my Owner's Manual which states "Attach the link using the lower hole for light draft loads, such as mowers. Attach the link to the top hole for heavier draft loads, such as ground engaging equipment.". Jay

 

[cityfarma]

Thanks to all. I don't have draft control. It seems that there are a few theories that come down to the heavier the work, the lower the hole.

Thanks also to kentrodngun for canopy information.

I am now well into making my boom pole. It gives me practice for my welding. I am reasonable on heavy gauge but tend to blow holes in lighter stuff. My theory is that if you throw enough weld at the job, some has to stick!

Cityfarma

 

[greg_g]

Thanks to all. I don't have draft control. It seems that there are a few theories that come down to the heavier the work, the lower the hole.

You still missed the point. That "theory" applies to draft control equipped tractors. You have now confirmed that you do NOT have draft control.

Not all TPH implements have their lower lift pins mounted the same distance off the ground. Plus, the distance between the implement toplink holes and lower lift pins will vary from implement to implement. That accounts for the extra holes in the tractor's TPH design. Those extra holes are what permit you to best adjust the tractor's TPH to the varying implement lift points. In all cases, the desired geometric configuration is when the toplink and lower lift arms work parallel to each other. It maximizes strength, minimizes stress.

The for your tractor: use the hole on the (tractor end) bracket that makes the toplink as parallel as possible to the lower lift arms. Should you also want to try different holes in the lower lift arms (if so equipped), that's up to you.

//greg//

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Thanks to all. I don't have draft control. It seems that there are a few theories that come down to the heavier the work, the lower the hole.

Thanks also to kentrodngun for canopy information.

I am now well into making my boom pole. It gives me practice for my welding. I am reasonable on heavy gauge but tend to blow holes in lighter stuff. My theory is that if you throw enough weld at the job, some has to stick!

Cityfarma

Even if you did miss the point of your OWN THREAD that you started

Check the manual. It'll tell you what the people who designed and built the tractor have to say

 

[jsborn]

PAGE 37 ...What Farmwithjunk said

 

[SFish]

Oops, I just realized that I made a mistake while typing my post #6 in this thread (this is happening more often as I get older). JD says that for heavy draft loads (e.g. plow or ripper) the top link should be in the TOP hole. My post doesn't make any sense as originally written. I don't make aniy claims about whether this is a good idea, but I follow their instructions because they made the tractor.

steve

 

[cityfarma]

My theory has been crushed. I wil RTFM (read the f.. manual). Thanks again.

Cityfarma

 

[BTDT]

Hope you got your question answered Welcome to TBN. New tractor and no pics, come on now, show us what you got. What will you be using it for, also would like to see pics of you boom pole that your building. Lots of welding type folks here, and we like seeing projects underway.