Hydraulic top link

[MtnViewRanch]

Threepoint, yes I can provide the check valves on any of the cylinders that I provide if requested, I just don't push them.

As far as what MinnesotaEric mentions as far as a side link yoke breaking off, I have not had a single one crack-break off that I am aware of. I have done quite a few for the Kioti tractors from the CK2510 all the way up to the PX1153. None having any issues. :thumbsup:

 

[ovrszd]

Threepoint, yes I can provide the check valves on any of the cylinders that I provide if requested, I just don't push them.

As far as what MinnesotaEric mentions as far as a side link yoke breaking off, I have not had a single one crack-break off that I am aware of. I have done quite a few for the Kioti tractors from the CK2510 all the way up to the PX1153. None having any issues. :thumbsup:

I homemade mine and have used the snot out of it. No breakage.

A Hydraulic top link is nice. A Hydraulic side link is awesome. I can't imagine trying to use a BB without one...…

If anyone would report here that they broke either of FitRite cylinders I would accuse them of abuse.

 

[DK35vince]

Does anyone have any experience with this company TOP-N-TILT ?

That's where I got my hydraulic top link (probably close to 17-18 years ago)
Still working fine, never an issue.

 

[K5lwq]

I used FitRite for my Kioti and they fit perfectly. I ordered left and right tilt as well as top link. I needed, wanted the left to help with using quick hitch on my finish mower. The stock arm would not go low enough to hook up. I have found I like having the flexibility of dual tilt. I will be ordering from FitRite again for my Branson.

 

[oosik]

My hydraulic top link is from Fit Rite. Five years now - works great. Highly recommended. It's on my 10,010 pound Kubota M6040. It controls my 1050 pound Rhino 950 rear blade.

 

[buck12]

Thanks for all the replies. I will only have a hydraulic top link since I only have one rear remote. I really want to support Fit Rite as he is always willing to answer questions but I have put off buying a little too long. I may still order from Fit Rite but I am exploring other options that I can get sooner.

 

[Threepoint]

While a hydraulic top-link is totally awesome, experience informs me to avoid a tilting side link. My tilting side link that I purchased from Michigan Iron, a Kioti dealer, broke the yoke right off of the cylinder. At some point, I need to take 7018 rod, grind the old weld off of the cylinder and yoke, V-grove it and weld in several layers to fix it.

The top-n-tilt usefulness was limited due to the three-point wanting to float and because there is no provision in the bottom yoke to pivot as the ram is extended and retracted, this led to a fatigue break at the weld between the ram and the lower yoke. The OEM weld itself at the yoke and cylinder did not penetrate well (maybe only an 1/8 inch) and was a single pass.

Eric, ouch, that's surprising about your MIE side link. I've had a hydraulic side link from MIE for almost 6 years on my NX4510HST cab, and so far so good. My cat 1 3pt setup is slightly different than the dual cat 1/cat 2 on your NX6010HST cab, so there may be something about that difference that affects the distribution of forces. Below is a pic of my MIE side link, extended for full right tilt. On mine, perhaps there is enough play in the fit of the clevis/yoke ends on the upper lift and lower link arms to deal with changing stress as the 3pt floats.

 

[/pine]

For an economical quick solution (especially if you already have a remote) this one is hard to beat...been using one for the last few years with no issues to date.

Hydraulic Top Link-Tractor, 3 point | Agri Supply 90599

 

[buck12]

I'm currently at about a 20 week lead time. I typically provide a 2 1/2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod with a working length of 23 1/4"- 35 1/4" similar to the top link of the T&T set pictured.

If you can find something close to that, you should be good to go. If not, contact me to get in line.
Good luck.

Thanks for the great advice you give freely on TBN. I have done fair bit of searching and have only been able to find 10 inch stroke cylinders.

 

[Threepoint]

Threepoint, yes I can provide the check valves on any of the cylinders that I provide if requested, I just don't push them.
[snip]

Great to know. Thanks, Brian!