MarkV
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- 1998 Kubota B21, 2005 Kubota L39
EZ-HITCH said:I have two controls inside the cab that go to the ports. I think the previous owner had a hydraulic top link and a hydraulic "vertical arm" (I don't know the correct name for this part).
Anyway, can't I just order a 1" cylinder from xyz store and install it? I know I will have to make sure the length is right. Or is there something that I am missing?
Sounds like you have the remotes to run hydraulic cylinders for the 3 pt hitch which are often call a top n tilt or a t and t system. And yes you could run any cylinder if you can find the right size. Where you will have a problem is finding the proper size with the proper travel and also you will have to have the proper ends welded to it after cutting the existing ends off. If you have those skills it can be done, several here on the forum have done it.
If you are going to have to take them to a machine shop for modification you may be better off cost wise just buying the ones from the dealer listed above. Another advantage to the ones Mark at CC Machinery imports is they have a built in check valve. This keeps the cylinder from leaking down while in use so you do not have to readjust them once set. The check valve system seems to be hard to find at the xyz store.
MarkV