Best Hydraulic Top Link???

[MtnViewRanch]

I had it on my previous tractor and will have it on this new one. I found that having the 3rd function right there on the loader joystick was very convenient when using a grapple. It just seemed very intuitive and I would think having to remove your right hand to toggle a switch all the time would get old after a while.

I agree 100% with having the control switch on the loader lever, that is what I have. the switch is built into the knob. That's not what I'm asking, I'm asking why the 3rd function valve vs a diverter valve?

 

[JD 4520]

I agree 100% with having the control switch on the loader lever, that is what I have. the switch is built into the knob. That's not what I'm asking, I'm asking why the 3rd function valve vs a diverter valve?

What hydraulic set up is needed to operate both a top link and vertical link? I am thinking these operate completely separate and one needs a 3rd and 4th SCV. Is that correct or not?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

What hydraulic set up is needed to operate both a top link and vertical link? I am thinking these operate completely separate and one needs a 3rd and 4th SCV. Is that correct or not?

Typically a person has 2 separate rear remotes to operate a Top and Tilt setup. Some people will use a diverter valve connected to their single rear remote to get an additional set of outlets. I personally am going to run a bank of 3 diverter valves connected to my single OEM rear remote to get a total of 4 pair of outlets on my 32HP tractor. I just need the time to do it.

 

[gumshu]

Which ever unit you buy, be sure that you have the right clearance needed at the tractor end of the link. Some tractors need a little more clearance than others for the cylinder to clear in all 3 pin locations. If you buy from me, your cost for a 3" dia cyl with a 1 1/2" dia rod is $225 + $50 for hose and restrictor kit. Look around and buy the one that you feel best about.

Impressive unit!

 

[JD 4520]

Typically a person has 2 separate rear remotes to operate a Top and Tilt setup. Some people will use a diverter valve connected to their single rear remote to get an additional set of outlets. I personally am going to run a bank of 3 diverter valves connected to my single OEM rear remote to get a total of 4 pair of outlets on my 32HP tractor. I just need the time to do it.

Expand on how one might go about expanding the 3rd Function remote to multiple remotes as you suggest you plan to do so. Okay, I might visualize how the plumbing may be (I said I might) but how would the additional remotes be controlled? Do I need to purchase a 4th & 5th remote add on from the dealer?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Expand on how one might go about expanding the 3rd Function remote to multiple remotes as you suggest you plan to do so. Okay, I might visualize how the plumbing may be (I said I might) but how would the additional remotes be controlled? Do I need to purchase a 4th & 5th remote add on from the dealer?

I wish that I had this completed so that I would have some pictures of it. :ashamed:

Anyway, it's pretty easy, you mount the diverter valve where ever it is that you want it, run two hoses from your current rear remote over to the diverter valve.

You can either have the QDs mounted on the diverter valve itself or run 4 hoses to a prefered location and have the QDs mounted there.

Run the diverter control switch to the handle of the single rear remote that you currently have. Now you have control of 2 rear remotes with only a single rear remote valve.

 

[danceswithdirt]

Got my TnT from Fit Rite and love it. Install was just 30 min. Had 3rd installed from dealer and it works great with grapple

 

[jenkinsph]

Gary,
You can use the add on diverter with the third remote as Brian mentions or have the more expensive 4th and 5th remotes added to your tractor. I use the 3rd remote to control the scarifiers and have the joystick plumbed to the rear to operate the topntilt kit. I do not have the fel on my 4520 as I use the 110 for that purpose. At any rate using the joystick to control the topntilt works great and is intuitive to use. If I had one tractor with a fel I would want the diverter with 4th and 5th rear remotes. My 110 has the triple diverter with three front and three rear remotes, wish Deere offered that for the 4520, I would have sprung for that.

 

[JD 4520]

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[oscar169]

Need a Top kit for LS 7010 what length cylinder and how long hose you guys recommend ?