anyone use a cylinder for a top-link ?

[sixdogs]

I have 5 hydraulic top link cylinders. From 56 -225 hp tractors. Cat 1, 2 and 3N. All used with quick hitches.

How do these work on Cat II things like a chisel plow pulled by a modern JD with 75 HP and 9000 lbs tractor weight? There's a lot of resistance with that.
I have no knowledge of these top links but am temped for a chisel plow or cultivators where the top link needs occasional adjustment. Also thinking of one for an L4300 Kubota I use around the yard.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

How do these work on Cat II things like a chisel plow pulled by a modern JD with 75 HP and 9000 lbs tractor weight? There's a lot of resistance with that.
I have no knowledge of these top links but am temped for a chisel plow or cultivators where the top link needs occasional adjustment. Also thinking of one for an L4300 Kubota I use around the yard.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

3" cylinder with 1 1/2" rod, no problems yet. 75hp and over 12k gross weight.

 

[Topstrap]

That toplink don't give it downpressure but it will let you tilt a boxblade forward or backwards and you'll find a sweetspot that will really let it it dig. same with pushing dirt backwards, find that sweetspot and it'll roll dirt clear up over the top of the blade. Trick is to get it to dig in then slightly reangle it to have it carry at that depth till it's full or you can' pull or push anymore. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Topstrap

 

[Steve Bosshard]

Beltec uses a hydraulic top link for down pressure and tilt on their TM48 post hole digger. Works GREAT ! BELLTEC Industries :: TM48 Post Hole Digger Steve