Category II Carter Hydraulic Toplink on Kubota L5740

[hammer1995]

I just ordered a Carter and Carter Machinery hydraulic toplink to use on my L5740. When I tried to install it, it seems that that end of the CCM cylinder is too wide to fit on the rear of my tractor. I had a Cat I toplink on my L3130 and had no problems with it fitting, so I am curious if I am missing something with this new setup. Tee pictures are not of my tractor, but the concept is the same.

 

[razor]

If I remeber correctly I had the same problem installing a longer top link on my 5030. The bushing was too wide so I cut off a bit with a hack saw and it did the trick.

 

[crossfire190]

I had the same problem with one that I ordered for my BX. I had to grind it down on both sides to fit.

 

[debushau]

I know this is an old thread but I notice that the L5740 toplink is Cat I on the tractor side and Cat II on the implement side. I think this might explain why the space is narrower on one side. I just got the CCM toplink and it takes a few minutes on the belt grinder to narrow it down. You also need a bushing to reduce the swivel eye for a Cat I pin.