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Maybe go with Euro draft link hook ends. Probably less $$$ than the extendable end parts. You would have a built in quick hitch. :cool:

If you fill out the Fit Rite Hydraulics contact page, I can get you set up.

I'll say one thing. This is a learning experience, when you are done, you will have leaned to just get a replacement disk. ;)

Something like these. Lead times are currently a minimum of 36 weeks. 3" dia cylinders with 1 1/2" dia rods. I build these specifically for the Massey 47XX series tractors. Here is the Fit Rite contact page if you would like a quote.

There are no additional levers, only a control grip that gets installed on the existing controlling rear remote valve. The gray grip is installed on the factory control lever for the rear remote. You can see there are 2 buttons and a trigger switch for the controls of the 3 diverters. You hold...

I highly recommend that you read the 3pt hitch section of your owners manual. Should read the whole thing cover-cover IMO. The manual should describe in detail how to operate the features that your tractor has.

I did, just one of the things I do. The red tractor is my smaller tractor. Only one factory rear remote available. Added a triple diverter and now have 4 sets of rear remotes. 2 for the top & tilt set, 2 for blade or landscape rake angle and offset functions.

Because I can tilt my 3pt hitch with my hydraulic side link, I have not had any reason or need to tilt the rear blade using the rear blade adjuster. Having the hydraulic side link allows side tilt for every 3pt implement used. Having the hydraulic side tilt on the rear blade allows you to tilt...

I do. I have a complete top & tilt set so that I have all the front-back, side-side tilting features available to me with all of my implements. I use the side tilt feature far more than the top link when using the rear blade. I typically have the boom set parallel to the surface. I do not have...

Someday when I have spare time I will get the Euro hitch parts on the website. It's only been a few years now, don't want-need to rush into anything. ;)

When looking, keep in mind how far the blade offsets. They do not all offset the same amount. I would not consider anything under 1000lbs for your tractor. I highly recommend skid shoes, they really help prevent gauging when you get down to the finish grade. Learn how to use your draft control...

What rear blade do you plan on getting? A 9 footer would fit that tractor well. Are you getting the tires filled? You need all the weight you can get when using a rear blade to it's fullest capabilities. Depending on other grading, other tasks in general, you might want to consider a top & tilt...

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Man, I would love to maintain that road. :cool:(y) 4 things that I personally would be considering. These are just a list of items. These brand names or equivalent should be fine I would think 60HP cab tractor at a minimum and all the goodies you can get. That includes a top & tilt set for the...

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One of the secrets of grading, get the correct size and as heavy as you can afford that the tractor can handle at full capacity 90% of the time in your conditions. My 2 cents, a LPGS (Land plane grading scraper) is by far the best road maintenance implement 99% of the time, it cut my...

These are what I supply with every Kioti order that uses the rear remotes. ZERO ISSUES no matter what size tractor.

You will need to use the control lever for the rear remote to adjust the working length to get hitched up. You get used to where it needs to be to get attached and really is not that big of a deal after you have done it a few times. ;) If you could simply move the rod in & out by hand, it would...

Just need to know where to look. https://www.agristoreusa.com/collections/hydraulic-top-link-repair-parts It seems like they are out of a lot of things at this moment, but they are a source for the parts.

Here is a triple diverter. This tractor has a single factory rear remote. (Only 1 rear remote is available from the factory) 4 sets were needed to control all the different hydraulic functions,T&T and offset & angle on rear blade & rake. If a person goes with a control grip with all the controls...

Probably the #1 use for float that I can think of with a top link is for a brush hog. Even though most rough cut mowers have some articulation built into the implement itself, depending on the circumstances that you have, that built in amount of articulation may not be enough. So having a top...

I am Fit Rite. I custom build every order that is placed. I have supplied several top links for the 4700 series tractors. I supply a 3" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod typically without the check valve for this series of tractors. It has a working length of 23 1/4"- 35 1/4". You will not find...

The following unit is probably the best off the shelf unit available for your tractor. https://www.agristoreusa.com/collections/category-2-hydraulic-top-links/products/category-2-hydraulic-top-link-23-5-8-34-11-16

The side link has to be able to pivot front-back and left-right. If you connect directly to the lift arm, you have to use a clevis. Using a clevis and connecting to the lift arm you have just eliminated the left right movement and something will end up breaking. Look at the factory link, it has...

Mine is a great little dozer. 6 way blade and rippers. I've put about 800 hours on mine. It was actually the first tractor that I ever purchased. :cool:

Putting the top link in the lowest hole will raise the implement end at least 6" when fully raised. The issue is that typically for grading, you want the implement to raise basically level and it will not do that with the top link in the lower holes.

No comments other than please look at the side link you have in your cart and then look at the one on the tractor.

1/2" AG poppet type ISO 5675 I typically provide 24" & 30" hose lengths for this application.

IMO, nothing under 700lbs. Do the lighter units work, sure or they would not be selling them for very long. But the heavier the better is basically the rule for anything that grades. As long as the tractor has the capabilities to raise the implement under a full load, you are good to go. People...

No, I believe you are correct on the weight, no cat straight 1 units at 1000lbs. But there are cat 1-2 units with Hydraulics for all 3 positions pushing 900lbs if not a bit more.

But not with the features of your blade or as heavy. It seems like bison has cat 1 or cat 2, but no cat 1&2 units. None that I have ever found anyway.

From what I can tell from looking at pictures on Tractor House of RX7320s, none with R4 tires are adjustable. Now for plan B, a new trailer. Good luck.

Nothing wrong with the Bison, other than cat 2 only for the size we have been talking about. The OP has a cat 1 tractor. Didn't you have to do something for the Bison unit to fit your tractor?

The Kubota has high-low range in each of the low, med, high ranges though. So really a 6 speed transmission. The JD is 3. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but if you have ever driven a truck with a 2 speed rear axle, it can be a HUGE difference in performance. Just something else to be...

Well you could always go with one of these. An RBT3584 would only be a little more $$$$. :rolleyes:

Here you go, one of the best non hydraulic blades there is.

Well, add a top & tilt set and that will get you a lot of adjustment at your finger tips. :cool: Between the side link adjustment and the rear blade, you can get a pretty steep angle. You can start spending some money though to get all those hydraulic adjustments, but they sure are nice. I...

Your tractor will handle a 7' blade fine, if your rear tires are filled, just that much better. You would be by far better off with a rear blade that has the boom pivot over for the offset of the blade. You do not want a blade that slides side-side. 12 inches is not all that much if you need to...

The mid adjustment should be around 24"-25". You should be able to figure out from that what will work for you.

The 90* fitting works for his application, I do this all the time. He will need to keep his anti sway links snugged up though. As far as a banjo fitting, only if you are going to machine the bolt yourself or are willing to purchase 1000 pieces the last time I checked. I machine the bolts for...

Electric actuated rear remotes are not the ideal control for a top & tilt set or various implement cylinders. Ideally you want to be able to feather the controls, pretty difficult when you have a valve that is either open all the way or closed. Don't get me wrong, it can and is done all the...

Look at this link, get the dimension and try to get the hydraulic top link with that dimension at half extension. As far as couplers, you need 1/2" male poppet type ISO 5675 to plug into your factory rear remote couplers. I recommend that you go with 3/8" hose.

As far as Kubota, no std rear remotes until an M6060. MX series and everything smaller is an option.

Get a 4" stroke cylinder and you will be good to go. I have a Mahindra 3215 myself.

What tractor is this going to be for?

Currently quoting a minimum of 34 weeks.

What you did in determining the working length of your hydraulic top link to be purchased is very typical and also is very typically wrong. You do not want to base the hydraulic unit from the manual unit. It is very common for manufacturers to use the same top link on different models to cut...

I have them on my Mahindra 7520 and plan on putting them on my Mahindra 3215 if I can ever find the time. There is also a Euro QH for the top links.

The valves are manually actuated with linkage, not cables. According to Kubota, all 3 rear remotes can be float featured valves for the rear remotes. So location in the valve stack of the single float valve (should) not be an issue. Some how, some where, someone messed up. Pretty simple. The...

If you want full stroke no matter where the rod is extended when you switch the valve. Just as an example, if you have the rod fully extended and then twist the ball valve, the rod will not move, at all. That is why you would always need to fully retract the rod and then switch the ball valve...

Since you are posting in the Hydraulics form, I'm guessing that you are looking for a hydraulic angle kit for your rear blade for your BX2200? If this is correct, a picture or pictures of your rear blade would really help. On this size rear blade, there are no factory hydraulic blade functions...

I have not been asked for a side link for any of the Bobcat TLB applications. I'm sure that I can build one with an offset lower clevis. It just needs to be laid out and you do what needs to be done to get the desired end result. The OP is using a 4" stroke cylinder. I would like to see the...

Have the implement on the ground and cycle it 5-10 times. Feather the controls, don't simply pull the lever to full flow.

Is the implement down on the ground when you are actuating the cylinder?

I would say to fully extend and retract the cylinder a minimum of 10 times. DO NOT hold it in relief. I have seen where it takes more than 10 full cycles to get the cylinder full of oil, typically less than 5 times, but there are always those odd ones. Then check the dip stick for aeration...

I do not believe that air is the issue, unless you have it in the whole system, thus the dipstick fluid check. When you adjust the cylinders, is it difficult to extend the rod slowly? You have a lot of weight pulling on the rod extending the rod quicker that the fluid can fill the base end when...

Curious, have you used the diverter? Every solenoid diverter I have ever seen always was fed from the left side. I'm not saying this is your issue, I doubt that it is. Just curious if the 2 sets of couplers operate properly. As far as your air issue, I doubt that is the problem either. Very...

If Michigan Iron, can no longer get it, which is a very good likely hood, you can go with a diverter fairly easy enough at or around $500. Shop around, Summit would be the first place to check, but there are others both higher and lower in costs. All depends on what you want-get. Hopefully MIE...

Take a look at the following links. Get the dimensions asked for and that will give you a place to start. https://www.fitritehydraulics.com/toplink.html It is typically best to have the top link extended about half way to reach the asked for dimension...

2 1/2" dia cylinders with 1 1/2" dia rods similar to those pictured. Top link is $345 Side link is $515 Hose kits are $60 each Flow restrictors and $15 a set. UPS shipping costs of ???? Current lead times are running at a minimum of 32 weeks. If you are interested, please fill out the contract...

Look at the break & clutch pedals, very little wear on the rubber pads. I think that the tractor was used hard with little care. All the tires should be changed, there is a few $$$$. Not a bad tractor for the right price. The listed price is not what I would consider the right price. But that...

I build all of mine into the port adapters. They are all #6 ORB-M / #6 JIC-M. Either straights or 90s. I believe that about any of the online suppliers have the type previously linked to in various sizes.

Here is what I supply for the T&T sets that I sell. 2" dia cylinders get .030 orifice. 2 1/2" dia cylinders get .045 orifice. 3" dia cylinders get .060 orifice. In theory you should only need one on the rod end port, but for whatever reason I have found the one at each port has eliminated any...

How about using cast iron Bosch diverters? Something like what is pictured with a control grip on your existing control lever. All of your controls are on your existing control lever, no moving your hand back and forth to actuate separately mounted switches. The JD has a double diverter setup...

I believe that they are called a spud wrench.

He mentioned hydraulic wheels also. I do not think that you will control wheel height and wings all at the same time and have an ideal situation??? :rolleyes:

You can do all of your plumbing based on the info in the picture.

Another option is a 3 valve set, 2 manual valves for your future T&T set and a 3rd electric valve with the control grip on the loader joystick that can be used for both an aux rear set of couplers as well for a loader 3rd function. Just something to think about. ;)

Just an example. One factory rear remote, four sets of couplers. Grey control grip on the factory valve lever with 3 control switches.

If you want a complete top & tilt set, I can build it for you. I doubt that you will find any off the shelf sets for your application. You can probably find an off the shelf top link that will work, but not ideal for your application. Take a look at this link, get the asked for dimension and...

If I used 1/2" or 5/8" plate, there is no way that the hitch would have the capability to bend the offset piece. The one in the picture is 3/4" and goes on a tractor with more than double the capabilities of the CK-CT tractors. Of course, the next problem would be to get everything to fit and...

Only thing that I can think of would be to build similar to the pictured unit. Offset. Have the cylinder perpendicular instead of at an angle. Can you believe that a company would actually design a manual side link as pictured??? JCB actually has this design on some of their equipment. o_O

The 4066 is a smaller frame size, not really even comparable in capabilities of the other 2 you have mentioned. Maybe look at a JD 5075e if you want to consider a JD. Have you sat in each one of them. Ergonomics are HUGE and should be very high on the list of approval IMO. Who wants to operate...

As per the title. Definitive list of PTO driven equipment and 3 pt. attachments I was trying not to assume anything. There are quite a few PTO implements in the catalog I believe, if that is where you want to look. There are over 500 items, I'm sure there are a few PTO driven 3pt implements shown.

How about simply a list from an implement manufacturer, like the following link. https://www.landpride.com/

This is what I typically supply for your application. A 3" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod having a working length of 23 1/4"- 35 1/4" similar to the unit on the left in the picture. A hose kit made with 3/8" hose and 1/2" male AG poppet type couplers, 1@30", 1@36". A set of flow...

I would, (y) others would argue using skid shoes at all.(n) Skid shoes pretty much eliminate gouging with the blade corners, no matter what surface you are working on. Do they leave 2 trails behind, that all depends on what you are working with and how you have them set. I think that many...

By far better. Get it and the skid shoes if you can. You will not be sorry. Add hydraulics as needed if it does not already have them. And an 8 footer all the way for your tractor. A 7 footer would be small when angled.

Again, it depends on what you are working on. If I could only have one, I would get a box blade like-similar to what Piston recommended. A box blade will do it all, just certain processes will take longer. An example is it takes forever to move dirt sideways, but it will do it. A rear blade will...

If you can afford them, get them all. Each and everyone of them has their place. You need to know where and when each implement should be used to get the best and fastest results. For your tractor, I would not even consider anything under 800-1000lbs. All of these will set you back 12-15K if...

Just shipped one out yesterday. I seriously doubt that you will find an off the shelf unit that fits right. I don't think that you can get a 5" stroke cylinder off the shelf, so you will need to make some compromises with either a 4" or 6" stroke cylinder if you are going to build one...

Put some .030 flow restrictors in and the jerkiness will go away. ;)

Do them all the time. Just need to get in line.

Fill out the contact page and we can go from there.

Pictures please if-when you ever get to do that. :cool:

I doubt that he has a remote. Typically just a power beyond loop at the rear of the tractor for a backhoe for those models. As far as my lead times, currently at a minimum of 30 weeks. People continue to order faster or at the same rate that I can build the units. I get less than 10% of my...

Just go in between the 2 cross beams and lift. The weight pulls the unit down on the forks, or at least mine do. My 5 foot unit is 6 foot long and my 7 footer is 8 feet long. Sort of in a bind, so no sliding around.

That's cool. :cool: I actually have everything to put a tail gate on my 7 footer, everything except the time to do it. :( Gordon is way ahead of us getting the tail gate installation completed. (y)

Just to be clear, you have a 90hp tractor. I think that we were talking about smaller tractors. I also have a 7 footer that weighs in at 1200lbs. I agree that a tail gate could-would be very beneficial. (y)

800lbs for my 5 footer. Blades are angled 15* if I remember correctly. Anyone trying to create a crown best have some patience . Dirt literally only moves side ways 5/8"- 1" each pass. I actually painted a stripe on the ground to see how far the stripe would move.

I doubt that he has a rear remote and the OEM only offers a single valve for the rear remotes at a crazy cost. Something similar to what is pictured would work well for him. To find something that is on the shelf or has a short lead time, good luck. :rolleyes:

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There are several on TractorHouse, not for $1000 though. Good luck on that. :rolleyes: As far as a top link kit, sure I can sell you the kit today, but it's going to be a minimum of 30 weeks before I can ship it. People just keep purchasing faster than I can build this stuff, and NO I am not...

The perfect rear blade for your CK3510. Land Pride RBT3584 with skid shoes. (y) :cool:

Insulated if you can find one. I have several and the 9 foot tall insulated unit is much nicer than the std 8 foot tall non-insulated units.

I am assuming that this is for your LS G3033H. :unsure: The 2" dia cylinder with 1 1/4" dia rod is what I typically provide and should be fine. I believe that the unit that you are looking at will be on the long side. I normally provide a 17"-23" working length. The best way to figure out what...

So you need 1 3/4" wide ball swivels at both ends? Is the tractor end a 3/4" or 1" pin? Not that it matters, I build them for what your application requires. (y)

To the best of my knowledge, :unsure: when a spool valve is in the closed position, there is no relief valving connected to the work port side. So the blown seal that you had because of the load spike would have happened with or without the on-off valve. Like you said, should have know better...

Maybe just a std full 3pt quick hitch? :unsure: That or the Euro draft link hooks. :cool: I think that either would be less money and most likely easier to connect to your implements. (y) The Euro draft link hooks would replace your existing fixed ball swivel ends and get welded on basically...

Correct, current lead times are running a minimum of 30 weeks.

I always supply 2 1/2" dia cylinders with 1 1/2" dia rods similar to those pictured. Top link is a cat 1-2 unit & has a working length of 23 1/4"- 35 1/4" Side link is built with a 6" stroke cylinder and provides an equal amount of tilt angle to both the left & right sides. So it is extended...

Just a thought,concern. I personally would prefer to have the diverter controls on the actual control lever, not some rocker switches mounted who knows where? :unsure: When I want to control a cylinder, I sure do not want to be switching some rocker switch and then move my hand over to the...

Size of the couplers has nothing to do with the size of the hose. It is no problem having 1/4" hose with 1/2" couplers. Also there are different types of hoses that bend easier. The hoses that I provide for most of my T&T sets are 3/8" R17 hoses. The 3/8" hose takes a lot more abuse vs 1/4" hose.

Hard to do when you are not new to tractors, just about impossible when you are new to them. Have you given thought to what all you want-need to do as well as how long it will take with the size tractor you are considering? I personally would be looking at an M7060 or equivalent. This size...

So you guys that say you have had no top link issues, is that with the top link in the lowest pin location on the tractor? You will not have issues in the upper pin locations, but if you want to use the lower pin location, I believe that there clearance issues. Of maybe not, it sure looked like...

I got the straight cat 1 hooks a couple of months ago. I am so busy that it is hard to keep up with the forums. As far as a video, I would love to do that, but zero time to do so. Search the web, I'm sure you will find a few. As far as the full 3pt quick hitch, for all of the different quick...

Best thing to do is fill out Quick Hitches - Going a different route for a quick hitch - weld on euro style hooks. I would build to fit your needs.

I now have the true cat 1 hooks & ball sets available for those that might want them as well as the cat 1-2 & straight cat 2 sets.

Which ones to you want? Straight cat 1, or the cat 1-2 hooks? Go this far, might as well get a top link hook also. ;)

I provide a 2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/4" dia rod. There is no good reason to go with a larger dia cylinder. The tractor just does not have the capability to warrant anything larger. Maybe something like this for an off the shelf unit. Keep in mind that most off the shelf units can be pin...

I normally provide an 18"-25" working length. You can only do so much with a single stage hydraulic. Based on your 22 1/2" measurement I would say that it should be 18 3/4"-25 3/4". :unsure: I believe that the manufacturers have a habit of using the same link for several different size models...

A 9' blade on your tractor would definitely be the tail waging the dog with anything more than a very light cut. You will not tweek the blade with anything less than a 15,000lb machine IMO. I have a 13,000lb setup and a difficult cut can put me side ways. These are cat 2-3 hitches. You better...

Really the only thing about it that is cat 1 is the tractor end pin size. It takes a full cat 2 sized ball swivel, larger dia ball swivel and 2" wide. I typically provide a 23 1/4"- 35 1/4" working length similar to the left unit pictured. My current lead times are almost 29 weeks. Agristore...

Best thing to do, connect to all your implements, set each implement up so that it is in the middle of it's working range. Make a list of all the pin-pin distances. Find a top link that will work for all of your implements that provides a working range that is acceptable to you for all of your...

Nothing less than 800lbs, heaver the better and an 8 foot blade for sure. 7' is to narrow for your tractor and a 9 footer would be the tail wagging the dog IMO. Might want to keep an eye open for how much offset capability the blade has if you have ditches and the like to clean out. They do...

You would simply get cat 2 balls. Yes the cat 1 & cat 2 balls are exactly the same other than the ID for the different pin sizes. The straight cat 1 hooks only have cat 1 sized balls that are a smaller OD. The cat 1-2 and cat 2 sized hooks take the same sized balls which are larger that the...

From me at Fit Rite Hydraulics.com I supply them with 2 sets of implement balls. For your tractor I recommend the cat 1-2 ends, not the full cat 2 ends. The cat 1-2 ends are good for 9000lbs, you do not need or want the cat 2 ends for an L4740. $250 you do the all the work, ship me the...

Typically for tractors with a 7" stroke or less, centered generally works the best. For 8" and longer strokes, 1/4"- 1/2" more retraction than extension seems to work well.

Based on the info supplied, I would say either a 19 1/2"- 27 1/2" or a 20"-29". It is actually better to get the asked for dimension of the following link and base the best possible working length off of that dimension. https://www.fitritehydraulics.com/toplink.html

I meant ball or poppet. People not familiar may not know what a poppet end is though. :unsure:

Either type will work, best to match what you have on the female end though. Just look down in the female end and see if there is a ball in the center or a nipple. I believe that it is a nipple.

I highly recommend roll over box blades or (ROBB). I happen to have 3 of them all built by Gannon. A 36" for the garden tractor, a 65" for the 32hp tractor. (very similar in size and power to your CK) and an 81" for the 75hp machine. Gannon no longer builds them, but the Dirt Dog units and the...

Typically I provide a cat 1 unit with a 2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/4" dia rod having an 18"-25" working length. Find something close to that and you should be fine.

I typically provide a 21"-31" working length for the cat 1 Grand Ls. That seems to work well for most people.

It sounds like the lever is simply in the detent position. You should be able to pull the lever back to the center-closed position.

bdog bought a Kioti RX7320.

Get the tires filled and use draft control. Get it set right and you will have no issues. Looks like a nice set. (y)

I was unaware that the valve was spring return to center with a detent. If that is the case, then that would be preferred. Most detent valves that I have read about on the smaller utility tractors were manual for all positions, there was no spring return to center. It had to be manually set.

Just keep in mind that even an 8 foot rake at a 35* angle is only about 78" wide and at a 45* angle is only about 67". You might want to really think on a 72" rake to use behind an MX series tractor.:unsure: 58" & 50" widths at the previously mentioned angles. Weight is not the only factor to...

What you are asking for does not exist in a mass produced valve that I am aware of. You can always get something custom made, but BIG money. There is a way to add an additional electric valve and have a full travel float position. You understand that there can be issues with the closed float...

No OEM 3rd rear remote that I know of until the NX series. So an electric diverter or even a double diverter on the back would probably work out the best.

If you are asking me, I would pass on the Bobcat blade & or rake. Just not HD enough for my liking. (n) The auger, maybe. :unsure: Everything attachments would be my choice for manual adjustable units of the blade or rake. Any rake that EA builds is a good rake. I personally would go with a...

I think that you need to double check that you have factory capability of having 4 rear remotes. That pretty much does not happen with factory options until you get up over 100hp machines. I believe that the tractor comes with 2 sets, (center mounted, joystick controlled) and are typically used...

Are the threads clean, as in not rusted? Let the box down on the ground, get some weight off the hitch, adjust accordingly.

Just my 2 cents here. Forget about any of the bobcat implements-attachments. All the 3pt attachments are on the lower end for being used with anything more than light duty use IMO. The loader attachments are good, for skid steers that have ample lift capacity, as in they are on the heavy side...

They control a hydraulic actuated feature not directly part of the tractor. Your loader controls are also (remotes).

I normally provide a 2 1/2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod having a 19 1/4"- 27 1/4" working length for the customers that purchase them from me.

Yes it is-was. The RB35 series was replaced with the RB37 series. Probably because of the confusion between the RB35 series and the RBT35 series. The RBT 35 series is a different animal altogether. ;)

While this is true, the capabilities of the RBT series blades are soooooo much nicer.:cool:(y)

I believe that you would need to step up to the RBT35 series to be able to have the factory option of hydraulic offset. The 37 series only has hydraulic blade angle as an option. Just so you know if you are considering the option. :unsure:

Cycle the unit fully extended-fully retracted a few times and the air will get bleed out.

STD ISO 5675 1/2" poppet AG type couplers. Pretty much industry std for rear remote couplers.

I'm in my 60s. I was a contractor for 38 years before changing over to this full time. I decided to do what I could do and that was it when I went into this. Ever wonder why there is such a demand for my units and not the others? Ever wonder why there aren't more people-companies that build...

200 current orders. It is what it is. I have no problem giving people info so that they can look elsewhere. I can tell you that you will most likely need to compromise.

The top link that I supply for the RX 7320 is a 3" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod having a working length of 20 1/2"- 29 1/2". This should give you a size to look for. I would say to order one from me, but I'm about 24 weeks out, so that sort of kills the have it at home when you get there...

I would like to point out that there are many many tractors of different makes and models that have their 3pt hitches set up this way. The largest that I know of is Kubota's M5-111. It has a 3/4" pin for the top link at the tractor side and can have a 3pt lift capacity in excess of 8000lbs at...

Normally I provide a 2 1/2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod. The tractor end has a cat 1 end and the rod end has a narrow (1 3/4" wide) cat 2 end with a floating reducer bushing. This allows for use of both cat 1 and cat 2 implements. The working length is 18 1/2"-25 1/2". Look at the...

This is what I provide for my customers. Depending on the diameter of the cylinders. 2" dia get .030 orifice, 2 1/2" dia get .045, and 3"dia get .060. If you don't want to make them, you can purchase these to install on the grapple hoses...

No official name that I know of. I have always called them Euro type quick hitch hook ends because they are so prevalent in Europe. I have provided as well as seen in Europe the Euro type hook ends on both the extendable and fixed Draft Arm links.

Well, the 5100M is about 800lbs heavier. I guess that is all JD thinks is required for some-most work that this size tractor performs?:unsure: I know that I had to add around 3000lbs of ballast to get the maximum performance from my 75HP tractor. I went from 7300lb bare tractor weight to about...

I'm not disagreeing with you. A 100HP tractor easily needs to be 10-12K lbs to get that power to the ground. You can easily add several 1000lbs between fluid and cast iron.

The 5085E and the 5100E tractors are roughly 1500lb heavier than the 5075E and smaller tractors in the MFWD machines. So are you considering 1500lbs to be negligible? That is more than a 25% increase in base tractor weight with a 33% increase in horse power.

Yes, the balls are required for any attachment be it a cat 1,2 or 3. The ball OD for the cat 1 size hooks is much smaller than either the cat 1 or cat 2 balls which are interchangeable between the cat 1-2 & cat 2 size hooks. Then of course the cat 3 hooks & balls are much larger yet. I wish...

Typically a customer ships me their ends and I do the fabrication. But the ends can be purchased as manufactured and the customer can do the fabrication themselves.

So, you need something like these.

If you don't mind me asking, what tractor is it that you are considering. $1000 for a second set of remotes sounds high. Or am I misunderstanding, and the $1000 is actually for 2 sets. (2 control valves, 4 couplers)

Well, if you want control over any and all of those implements tilt front-back and side-side at a touch of your finger, then a top & tilt set for the 3pt hitch is nice. That option requires 2 sets of rear remotes, preferably having the float feature with those controls. Do you really need them...

Cool, this would then be a very nice feature to have. (y) They must have changed them in the last year or so. They did not use to spring back.

Something to keep in mind when looking for hydraulic offset feature for a rear blade. All the manufacturers do not make their blades offset the same amount. Back when I was looking years ago, no one had more offset capability than Land Pride. Some are now the same, but to the best of my...

Land Pride RBT3596 or equivalent. I think that you will find that a 30* blade angle will still allow material to flow off of both ends of the blade. I find that 35*-40* works well depending on the consistency of the material (type and moisture content). If you get the gauge wheel setup, you...

No, none of the cylinders are any quicker to get. Again, a payment basically reserves your place in line to be built. This makes no difference if it is a unit that takes a couple of hours to build, or a couple of days. You have locked your place in the build line, not go in front of others...

No, this is moving some material. ;) And yet even with that full blade, the material left to the side isn't all that much. The last picture shows that a single cut can be made and feathered all at the same time. ;)

Absolutely.:thumbsup: I hope to be ordering an 84" Land Shark next week, for use with my smaller tractor. :cool2: It will have skid shoes. :cool: So get that red paint ready Travis. ;)

Thanks darmstrong2319. My blade is a Land Pride RBT45108. A (cat 2-3) 9' blade rated for a 15,000lb machine. I purchased it with all manual adjusters and skid shoes. Added the blade angle hydraulic right away and just now have added 2 more rear remotes to the tractor for a total of 5 sets of...

Here is the video, it's very short. Now I have skid shoes, but you can see what happens with the hitch set at the normal location and then with the draft arms lowered. Other than the blade angle being changed by the draft arms, the blade itself never wants to roll forward as what happens with...

The blade does not roll forward on a rear blade as a box blade does. I have a video some place showing this, but can't find it at this time. :ashamed: This would be the setting that you would want to use if you had the gauge wheel setup.

Here's what ours is this morning.

Can someone tell me what size & type the fittings are on the hoses that go from the hard lines (at the hard line) to the female QDs in the cast iron bracket? Haven't had any luck in the hydraulic forum. :( Thanks ;)

Can someone tell me what size & type the fittings are on the hoses that go from the hard lines (at the hard line) to the female QDs in the cast iron bracket? Thanks

My wife saw this and thought I should share.:shocked: Hayman - Crazy Farmer in a Bale Of Hay HD - YouTube

Does anyone know what L model or Grand L model would have the same 3pt hitch linkage as an L48? :confused3:

How do I find and access the auto save feature for posting? :confused:

Is it just me or does anyone else have to preview their post before they can insert any smilies? I can PM and insert smilies no problem and the actual smilie shows up. But when posting, I have to preview before I can insert any similies and they show up as code. Can this be changed-corrected, or...

Would someone please get me the center to center distance from left to right between the Kubota factory rear remote outlets in the cast iron housing. Doing some research and I need to get that dimension. Thanks

What do you guys think is a fair price for an electric 3rd function diverter valve? I have heard some prices thrown out there, but they seem high to me. Maybe I'm still living in the past. Those of you that have bought them and installed them yourself, how much extra stuff did you have to buy...

Same as Massey 1500 series machines with a different style of hood-grill. Price sounds very good to me, if you can check it out in person, take the money and a trailer. You should be able to get a loader from a Massey dealer. Good luck.

Will someone please post the lengths of the OEM 3pt top link from center line of pin to center line of pin collapsed and extended for any of the following tractors CT335, CT440, CT445 or CT450. Just doing some research. Thanks ;)

I may be mistaken, but I am pretty sure that I said that I would get the Challenger. Me, not the OP. I would get the Challenger if I only had 1/2 acre, let alone 12. His 12 acres are sandy soil, so it is probably pretty much flat. And your absolutely right, he may only have a couple of acres to...

The Kubota is way to small for your place in my opinion. The Challenger is a good machine and the right size to get some work done. If you're retired and have a lot of time on your hands, then the Kubota may work out fine for you. Check out the actual size and weight of these tractors, 2...

Why do these guys put up wrong information on their website? I just don't get it, this is not a small company, but they seem to not proof read their stuff. There have been and are mistakes from earlier changes and additions, but when they list out the flagship of the fleet so to speak (cab 8560)...

For those of you that have hydraulic remotes. What are the uses that you intend to use them for? (Top & Tilt) Grapple :confused3: What type did you get, factory, aftermarket, with float, with detents, electric? :confused2: How much did the valve cost? :eek: If you had to buy more than...

Anyone with either a 2815HST, 3215, or 3215HST have a 3 position headlight switch? The owners manual says that the headlight switch is 3 position. Off, dash-running lights, head lights including all lights. Oh and a dimmer switch for the high-low beams that I don't have either.:( My 3215HST...

Seems like there is always someone asking about what size of a box blade that they should buy. There are always exceptions, but I think that in general one should get a box that covers their tire track width or up to 6" wider total width. (3" each side) It is my opinion that you should be able...

I was just thinking about my "TnT" set up on both of my tractors. I would be lost without them. A lot of you talk about how much you use your hydraulic top link, but not all that many mention the hydraulic side links. I tend to use the side link more than the top link. In fact if I could only...

I was just wondering if any of you use the front end weights. And if you do use them, did you have to buy them separately or did they come with the purchase of your tractor? I know for awhile Mahindra included them with the purchase of a tractor, with some of the models anyway.:confused: I don't...

Thought that after about 10 months of owning my 3215 I would share the what I consider improvements that have been done to it. To start with, my dealer installed a canopy, a Mahindra factory rear remote, and exchanged the Mahindra OEM spring seat for a 7520 OEM suspension seat for a minor up...

This might be best answered by dealers, but anyone can put their 2 cents in. What do you feel is the most popular size tractor sold that we talk about here on TBN? 20hp, 30, 40hp, bigger? Scut, cut, utility.:confused: I have no idea, was just thinking about it. To me something that is 60" wide...

Well, after 3 months of doing next to nothing with the new 3215HST at my Moms and over at my Brothers place, I finally got to put it to work, out at MtnViewRanch.It looks like it will be quite the little work horse. I have made a few changes since purchasing, added liquid to all 4 tires, put on...

Have any of you seen or heard about these? MahindraUSA 35 Series They look like they are going to be a pretty nice machine. When can we expect to see these at the dealers?

I know that a lot of you do this all the time, but it is uncommon for us. Just thought that I would share some pictures of some of the work that I did yesterday. We had some snow this last week :D and unfortunately it broke a lot of tree limbs :( in the area that needed to be cleaned up. First...

Price sounds good. I've always been afraid to buy used sight unseen myself. I would love to find a 275B. Good luck with your new rig.

Tractor looks good to me, like you said minor stuff to take care of. Any chance of you letting us know just what the cost was?

Has anybody seen any of these yet? Website shows them, but no prices and no FEL. :( Looks like they are a more deluxe tractor than the R series. :cool: Do any of you dealers know anything about these yet?

I have been looking at an R4944 with loader for quite a while now and was wondering what any of you thought that they might go for. The dealer has had this thing for more than 18 months now and I have never even seen any body else look at it. Not to say that they don't, just never have seen...

Well, while some of you are plowing snow, I graded our road that we share with 3 neighbors. I use the Road Boss Grader when the ground is a little damp so that the redistributed dirt packs better.;)

Did some harrowing this past weekend using my 15' eight bar 3ph Marten's spiked tooth harrow. Noticed during a few of my stops that I had lost a few spikes.:( Figured no big deal, I will just get in touch with these guys and buy some replacements. Well, Mr Martens will not sell me any,:eek: said...

If any of you have made a belly pan- skid plate please post some pictures of it. I just did an oil change and realized that the bottom of the tractor has gotten pretty beat up. I guess that I have been a little harder on my little guy than I thought.:rolleyes: My biggest concern is that the...

Thought that I would post a few pics of some of the work that I got done this past weekend. Scraped and moved a lot of dirt, not sure how much, 100's of yards, maybe close to a 1000.:confused: Was working some slopes with gullies that were up to 6-8 feet deep. I wanted to get these filled in so...

Thought that I would post some pics of my scraper so that they would be here for future references. I am not sure of all the sizes that are currently available, this one is an 81" cat 2, weighs in at about 1000lbs. Rollover scrapers work very good I believe, but everybody does not agree. They...