Hey guys, I have an old Fuergeson Rototiller that I'm trying to hook up to my B7100 Kubota. The problem is the bracket on the tiller that the top link mounts to is broken off and missing. I can easily fabricate a new one but would like to know how tall to make it. Basically, how high should the holes for my top link be? I took some measurements and was planning on about 14 inches. Thanks.. Randy B
Tiller How high should my top link be mounted to my tiller?
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greg_g
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Connect the tiller to the lower lift arms. Find a dip or dig a small trench that approximates normal tilling depth. Lower the tiller into the dip/trench to simulate the tiller being at normal operating depth.
Depending upon your draft control capability, tie a string to one of the toplink bracket holes on the tractor. If you don't have draft control, use the pin hole of your choice. If you DO have draft control, select the hole that activates the draft control linkage.
Then run the string back to the general area where you plan the new bracket. Raise/lower the string until it's parallel with the lower lift arms. When the string is parallel, that's where you'll want the implement end pin holes to be. Plan your new bracket around that location.
If your tractor doesn't have draft control, this might be the right time to consider a floating toplink bracket while you're at it.
//greg//
Depending upon your draft control capability, tie a string to one of the toplink bracket holes on the tractor. If you don't have draft control, use the pin hole of your choice. If you DO have draft control, select the hole that activates the draft control linkage.
Then run the string back to the general area where you plan the new bracket. Raise/lower the string until it's parallel with the lower lift arms. When the string is parallel, that's where you'll want the implement end pin holes to be. Plan your new bracket around that location.
If your tractor doesn't have draft control, this might be the right time to consider a floating toplink bracket while you're at it.
//greg//
Opti-Mist
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The 14" sounds close. Measure any cat I hitch frame. They should all be close to SAE specs for width between the pins (about 27") and mast height.
JerryG
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I can't find my SASE diagram but the distance between the center line of the bottom pins to the center line of the top pin is 15".