HydrauLink- a self-contained air over hydraulic top link

[Bedlam]

A true Hydraulic top link lets you have infinite adjustment on the go,at your fingertips.Theres no replacing that but you have the hoses and valve etc. In my case I had the hook up and bought a cylinder for 45 dollars and welded ends on it 12 dollars. and some hose 20 dollars. But if you don't have any of these then I think you need to consider all.Remember that the true hydraulic can do some things and other products do differently. Just investigate what your needs are ..

 

[sld]

This thing sounds like a shock absorber with a manually controlled valve that either locks it into place or lets it move.

I don't have rear remotes and can see the advantages. I am just trying to justify 225.00 worth of advantages.

With the bush hog, the top link is set it and forget it. I push snow with a rear blade and it does seem like I mess with the top link some. With the box blade, the screw link is a bear to adjust. I have to make small adjustments in the 3 pt lift to ease the tension. Doable, but still kind of a pain.

What about a TBN group buy to get the price down?

 

[HydrauLink]

What ever features that you think the HydrauLink may have vs a std hydraulic top link, :confused3: in no way does it have all the benefits of having a true hydraulic top link.

You might look to some of my previous posts regarding the added benefits but the best place to look is our website. HydrauLink (HL) does things that no other top link will do... even the standard htl. And although HL does adjust differently, it can be adjusted up or down without leaving the cab. We understand that you may have applications that a standard htl works best for. But HL is second to none when it comes to delivering quality work, easy adjustments and super easy installation.

Sorry for the sloooow responses. Over the weekend, I'm not on as much.

 

[HydrauLink]

To be very clear, HydrauLink does NOT lift at all. The laws of physics are in full play here. You can't get something for nothing. HydrauLink holds pressure without letting the implement sink or drift down. That's why we say HydrauLink requires you operate a little differently. Open the valve to lower the implement into the desired position.


THIS is where I meant the blocks or obstacle would be handy. If the rake lets say, were lowered with the furthest point on a block and the valve opened the cylinder would then get fully compressed and leave the rake with a different angle. I understand just down to the ground would re-set it but this method would reset it to completely closed position.
I have down this often with the stock screw link.The added pressure makes the link easy to turn.

If I'm understanding you correctly, you don't need to put a block under your implement. Simply lower the implement to the ground, open the valve and let your tractor roll forward, maybe 6", until you reach desired setting then close valve.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

You might look to some of my previous posts regarding the added benefits but the best place to look is our website. HydrauLink (HL) does things that no other top link will do... even the standard htl. And although HL does adjust differently, it can be adjusted up or down without leaving the cab. We understand that you may have applications that a standard htl works best for. But HL is second to none when it comes to delivering quality work, easy adjustments and super easy installation.

Sorry for the sloooow responses. Over the weekend, I'm not on as much.

I have read every post that you have made on TBN and I have looked at both of your videos several times. Your product IS NOT a replacement for a hydraulic top link. It may be a good alternative for a std top link, (if you come up with a few more sizes). I want to see you adjust your product in BOTH directions on the fly while the tractor is moving in forward and again while the tractor is moving in reverse. I would like to see it lift 2000lbs. There are many more situations where it simply will not do what a hydraulic top link will do.

AGAIN, nothing wrong with your product, but it is not a replacement for what a hydraulic top link has the capabilities of doing. Yes it may do a few of the same things, and depending on your opinion, it might even do some things that a hydraulic top link does not, BUT in no way is it a replacement for a hydraulic top link.

I know, make a new video with a capable operator showing direct comparisons of ALL aspects of a std top link, a hydraulic top link and your HydrauLink. Not just the aspects that make your product look good. I would make the video without any sound and then voice over so that the person talking can be heard. There is no need to be hearing the tractor or other non related noises.

 

[Bedlam]

Ill try again to express my position on the adjustments with blocks.
Just dropping the impliment to the ground wont take the position back to full upward stroke.Its sort of past the point that it would do it naturally.An example would be forks . With the Hydro cylinder I can angle them down and then level and then back to hold the pallet on.This simply isn't going to happen unless I can do a wheely as I do it.
Obviously you can adjust downward by lifting the unit and letting gravity do its part. but to get it fully compressed past the ''level'' point . Its working against gravity .

 

[magicheater]

You might look to some of my previous posts regarding the added benefits but the best place to look is our website. HydrauLink (HL) does things that no other top link will do... even the standard htl. And although HL does adjust differently, it can be adjusted up or down without leaving the cab. We understand that you may have applications that a standard htl works best for. But HL is second to none when it comes to delivering quality work, easy adjustments and super easy installation.

Sorry for the sloooow responses. Over the weekend, I'm not on as much.

50 years ago this would have been the cats meow. You've a tough crowd here w/spot on opinions. I fail to see how your product is superior to a hydraulic top link. How can you adjust your product up and down w/o touching the 3PH control lever? I can remove and install my hydraulic top link in 3 minutes and do so when attaching my back hoe. How do you apply pressure with your product? Even the lowly screw jack can do that. :confused3:

 

[Bedlam]

Regardless of what we all think we need to give him credit for answering and taking our criticism. Not many would do that they would post the ad and leave it at that..

 

[Cooldmax]

I don't understand why everyone is getting so defensive about their hydraulic top links. If they work for you then great. If you like keeping your hand on the hydraulic lever and constantly adjusting then good for you. It works, no need to defend it. If you tried this product out I'm sure you would see the benefits. Also if your used to a HTL then your probably going to see nothing but faults with this. I do not have a hydraulink yet but I see the benefits of it and I am pinching my pennies to get one. I can see where it will adjust and allow the front wheels to go over small objects without affecting the 3ph where you would need to adjust a HTL to compensate. Also, isn't the weight of the implement doing most of the work? Your not lifting the tractor off the ground with a HTL, really all you want to do is keep the implement at a certain angle. I can see this will do that and require very little input from the operator. Sorry if I come off as rude or offend anyone. I just don't see why everyone needs to tear this product apart.

 

[magicheater]

I do not have a hydraulink yet but I see the benefits of it and I am pinching my pennies to get one. I can see where it will adjust and allow the front wheels to go over small objects without affecting the 3ph where you would need to adjust a HTL to compensate.

Please explain to me how HL accomplishes this.