Massey GC2300 Top Link lenght

[RobbyB]

Does anyone know the correct top link length for a Massey GC2300? I need to replace a missing one on my tractor. Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[dicktill]

Does anyone know the correct top link length for a Massey GC2300? I need to replace a missing one on my tractor. Thank you in advance for your help.

The stock adjustable top link on my 2022 GC 1723EB is about 14-1/2" long at its shortest to maybe 22" at its longest.

 

[RobbyB]

Looking at my 2008 GC2300 the distance from the 3pt hitch to the top link tractor mount is 18" center to center. Does this sound right?

 

[RobbyB]

I can find top links that have center to center lengths from 17.5 to 26 or 28" or shorter ones with 13.5 - 20 inches. Which one would be better, ones that can be adjusted shorter or ones that can be adjusted longer

 

[RobbyB]

I should mention that I mainly will use this for a ballast box attachment but also will consider a York rake in the future. I am assuming I want the shorter top link so I can adjust the ballast box slightly forward for better ground clearance when loading on trailer of hilly surfaces. But would I need the longer one so I have more down pressure for the York rake?

 

[dicktill]

Looking at my 2008 GC2300 the distance from the 3pt hitch to the top link tractor mount is 18" center to center. Does this sound right?

I am using an hydraulic top link cylinder from agristoreusa.com: #37299 $289.99 14-3/16 > 18-1/2" on my GC1723EB and it works pretty well. But I wouldn't mind one slightly longer.

 

[RobbyB]

Thanks. I will go with the 13.5 to 20"

 

[dicktill]

Thanks. I will go with the 13.5 to 20"

What brand is that?