Toplink Another Hydraulic Toplink Question

[Tigers1981]

So it looks like I'm going to call CCM for a hydraulic toplink. It doesn't seem like there are many other choices for a good welded toplink out there. Someone suggeste Bare-Co, but I'm not sure if they sell to end users. Before I make the purchase is there any other suggestions or competition that I don't know about?

 

[greg_g]

AgriSupply started selling them in their catalog last year, and I found 10 more on eBay alone. What kind of tractor do you have? does it already have operational hydraulic remotes? what size HTL are you shopping for?

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[Tigers1981]

I've got a B7800 Kubota. I've already got the hydraulics on the tractor and I'm going to get a Cat. 1 toplink with a 2 inch bore.

 

[greg_g]

Cat. 1 toplink with a 2 inch bore.

I'm pretty sure that's the most common size. eBay is listing them to "buy now" for $166, and AgriSupply sells theirs for $180. I heard Surplus Supply sells them too, but I haven't done any business with them yet.

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[agford4x4]

What about the ones that have the 'check valves'? Are those needed? The ones on ebay dont seem to have that.

 

[greg_g]

What about the ones that have the 'check valves'? Are those needed? The ones on ebay dont seem to have that.

It's a matter of how big you are on bells and whistles I guess. From my perspective they're redundant, useful to those that would rather depend upon an added check valve than fix leaky remote valves. Other folks swear by them (but I wonder how many of this group actually know WHAT they're for).

But mine is just personal preference. I have a conventional Cat 2 HTL, conventional meaning no DPCV. It hasn't leaked down a milimeter in the 3 years I've owned it. Others' mileage may vary.

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[Rara Avis]

What is a double-piloted check valve? A double-piloted check valve locks a cylinder in place and prevents any movement due to by-pass (up to 600 PSI) from the valve and will also give you a level of safety if a hose was to fail. Safety first is the main reason. OSHA and the EU require piloted check valves as a safety on agricultural and industrial equipment when an object is lifted with a hydraulic cylinder and has no mechanical safety catch.

Do you need it?...if you are NOT commercial nor have any employees....probably not...

 

[HayDR]

So it looks like I'm going to call CCM for a hydraulic toplink. It doesn't seem like there are many other choices for a good welded toplink out there. Someone suggeste Bare-Co, but I'm not sure if they sell to end users. Before I make the purchase is there any other suggestions or competition that I don't know about?

If you want a quality engineered hydraulic toplink the CCM hydraulic toplinks are OEM Quality. We use welded thick walled hydraulic cylinders with forged ball ends. Our rods are chromed and hardened. We offer these cylinders only with a double piloted check valve. Just ask our competition how their cylinders are made and if they offer a double piloted check valve. Do a search on TBN and you will find hundreds of folks that have purchased our toplinks and sidelinks. Once you have a doubled check valve you will not go back. Link

Our hydraulic toplinks start at $185. We started advertising on TBN in 2001 and we have sold these toplink cylinders from this MFG since 1999. There are thousands of satisfied customers out there with our hydraulic toplinks and sidelinks. We are not selling some surplus cylinders with ends welded on them. This is an engineered product designed for this specific use and is sold all over the world. These hydraulic toplinks and sidelinks meet or exceed CE, TUV and other highly regarded industry and safety standards.

Mark Carter

 

[N80]

I've heard people recommend using a certain hose size to limit the speed which the piston extends and retracts. Can anyone elaborate on this. Can you make hoses yourself the way you can with air compressor hosing, or do the hoses have to be custom made? If so, how much is that?

 

[HayDR]

I've heard people recommend using a certain hose size to limit the speed which the piston extends and retracts. Can anyone elaborate on this. Can you make hoses yourself the way you can with air compressor hosing, or do the hoses have to be custom made? If so, how much is that?

Every hydraulic shops I know of makes hoses to order. Even most larger auto parts places will make hoses to order. A 1/4" hose will restrict the flow more that a larger hose. Hydraulic toplinks are not very big and do not require a large volume to operate. A 1/4" hose is easier to deal with than a larger hose.