Added a hydraulic top link today

[lennyzx11]

Just curious how you use that setup? I don't see much good having a bucket on the back, especially without a hydraulic toplink. Are you simply using the bucket to carry the forks? Cause you would do so much better with a actual forks. That bucket takes away from capacity, and pushes the load out pretty far

I don’t use it often yet but did it for using the bucket as a carryall mostly with the grapple on the front. I had plans (and am in the middle of) adding 4 remotes for which two are dedicated as TnT.

Yes. SSQA forks would be even better but I had my unused bucket and slide on forks not being used. I tend to leave the grapple on most of the time I’ve noticed.

 

[Xfaxman]

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I had plans (and am in the middle of) adding 4 remotes for which two are dedicated as TnT.
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Only 4? You need more so you can add cylinders to the QA and QH :

 

[Fallon]

Only 4? You need more so you can add cylinders to the QA and QH :

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You only need a 3rd function & a pair of manual 3 way valves to do that. Leave the valves pointed to the SSQA cylinder by default. After you hitch up (and latch) an impliment requiring hydraulics you have to get off the machine to hook up the hoses anyway. So you can just manually actuate the valve then. When you need to un-hitch, get off, disconnect hoses then throw the valves back to default to you can unlatch.

I've got METRO Six Port - Two-position Double Selector Valves: 2 GPM, 1/2-14 NPT Port Size, 3 PSI, 28376 & Maxim 3 PSI Welded With Swivel Ball Ends | Bore 1in. Bore - 3 PSI 1 X 8 WLD CYL .625 ROD SVBALL 4-52 sitting on a shelf. Waiting for warmer weather & motivation to start the build on my newish L4060HSTC.

My previous power SSQA build. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/321704-linear-actuator-power-ssqa.html

 

[jonsstihl]

I want to see pics of the setup on your 4060 when you get it done. The ssqa on our tractors is a little different.

 

[Fallon]

I want to see pics of the setup on your 4060 when you get it done. The ssqa on our tractors is a little different.

Will definitely post something. But really the SSQA on all Kubota tractors (loaders) is the same. My hydraulic setup will look like the linear actuator setup only with a hydraulic cylinder in the same spot instead of the linear actuator. Plumbing will look a bit different though.

 

[countrybumpkin]

You only need a 3rd function & a pair of manual 3 way valves to do that. Leave the valves pointed to the SSQA cylinder by default. After you hitch up (and latch) an impliment requiring hydraulics you have to get off the machine to hook up the hoses anyway. So you can just manually actuate the valve then. When you need to un-hitch, get off, disconnect hoses then throw the valves back to default to you can unlatch.

I've got METRO Six Port - Two-position Double Selector Valves: 2 GPM, 1/2-14 NPT Port Size, 3 PSI, 28376

Same idea I had, only thing different is mine uses a single handle release for the latches.

 

[jonsstihl]

I was refering to the picture of the bobcat. that handle is definitely different than the regular two handled ssqa . I will check out your other thread. Kubota wants a rediculous amount of money for their hydraulic actuation of the ssqa.

 

[Xfaxman]

I was refering to the picture of the bobcat. that handle is definitely different than the regular two handled ssqa . I will check out your other thread. Kubota wants a rediculous amount of money for their hydraulic actuation of the ssqa.

I posted the picture from Bobcat. That picture angle doesn't show the other side.

Here is mine from the front:

If the cylinders are not there (it is an option), it operates manually.

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[Fallon]

I was refering to the picture of the bobcat. that handle is definitely different than the regular two handled ssqa . I will check out your other thread. Kubota wants a rediculous amount of money for their hydraulic actuation of the ssqa.

Think it's over $1,200-1,500 for the option. The cylinder alone costs over $850. Mindblowingly expensive. Ya, it's probably custom, but so were my pair of TnT cylinders from FitRite that were cheaper & came with lots of hoses, fittings & other stuff. I'll be using a small 1" Bore x 8" Stroke - 0.625" Rod cylinder that was $41 new.

I couldnt find one that was really any smaller. A 300lbs rated actuator could do the job so no need for a lot of force to break things. 1 square inch of piston will generate 2,500lbs of force. I dont need to do the math to figure out the area of a 1" circle to tell me it will have plenty more than the 300lbs of force its proven to require.

 

[Tiptoo]

Update after some use this weekend: I'm definitely happy with the hydraulic top link. It has saved me from getting on a d off for adjustments on my latest project....but more importantly it has given me just the clearance I need when in tight spots that would usually cause my box blade to catch.