3040 Hydraulic Top Link

Dallas_Lilly · Mar 2, 2006

Has anybody installed a hydraulic top link and side link kit on the 3040 or other tractors with the 2 remote rear valves? Where did you get it and does it work well?

Maka · Mar 2, 2006

I would call Mark at Carter & Carter Machinery. He posts here and is a TBN sponsor. I added a hyd. top link to a 3440hst for a customer and he liked it. I think Mark can get you set up.

Thanks,
Maka

Woodsman30350 · Mar 2, 2006

What is a hydraulic tip link?

DK35vince · Mar 2, 2006

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The standard top link on your 3 point hitch is replaced with a hydraulic cylinder.
I have CCM top link and tilt cylinders installed on my unit.
I highly recommend a hydraulic top link. I use it every time I use the machine.

Big_Charlie · Mar 10, 2006

Pardon my newbie ignorance, but why would you need a hydraulic cylinder for the top link? I must be missing some great piece of wisdom here that's obvious to all but blondes like me.

I'm within weeks of buying a Montana 3040 to work on my 7.4 acres in Western KY and know only enough right now to be dangerous. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Woodsman30350 · Mar 10, 2006

Big Charlie,
I have 30 hours on my 3040 now and know just enough to be dangerous. That said, I can see a value to the hydraulic top link in situations where you want to change the angle of attack with certain implements such as a box blade. Otherwise, you have to get off the tractor and manually adjust the top link. The HTL is not necessary but would be very nice to have.