Pat's Easy Change Extended Top Link for Pats EZchange

BobQ · Aug 4, 2007

Here is a top link extender I made for use with my pats ezchange. I love the ezchange by the way. Some times the top link was just too short.

BobQ · Aug 4, 2007

Here are the pics. Also, I hope I put this in the right fourm?

texasjohn · Aug 4, 2007

good work... very functional.

3RRL · Aug 4, 2007

That looks really good. Very nice job making that extension.
Looks like a CCM top link cylinder with DPOCV on it, right?

BobQ · Aug 5, 2007

Yup, it is a CCM top link, the biggest one they have for cat 1, my CUT is a full frame, that is why sometimes it is a little short.

Thanks Bob

HayDR · Oct 25, 2007

Bob,
You can turn the DPCV to the side and the hoses will be at a 90 degree angle and give you more clearance. All you have to do is to loosen the flare fittings in each side of the DPCV, turn the valve to the side and then re-tighten the flare fittings.
Mark Carter

gordon21 · Oct 25, 2007

CCI:

Could you mount the valve on top?

Roughly what does a cylinder, open center valve with handle mounted on the cylinder itself, and two 36" hoses with JD quick connect fittings on the end cost? I would need a open center valve that works with the JD Power beyond system.

HayDR · Oct 25, 2007

gordon21 said:
CCI:

Could you mount the valve on top?

Roughly what does a cylinder, open center valve with handle mounted on the cylinder itself, and two 36" hoses with JD quick connect fittings on the end cost? I would need a open center valve that works with the JD Power beyond system.

The CAT I hydraulic cylinder with DPCV is $185 or $195 each. A hose kit with 8010-4 Pioneer male couplers is $45. If you just want a single spool valve you can look at Surplus Center for those but you might want to look at adding an OEM JD rear couplers and valve.

SnowRidge · Oct 25, 2007

Bob, did the CCI top link fit your Branson OK before you added the adapter, other than not being long enough? In other words, if you did not have the ezchange, would you still have needed the adapter for any reason?

BobQ · Oct 25, 2007

As far as the top link fitting, yes it fits perfect, it is the bigger one, it also fits fine with the quick attach, I made the adapter just to give me more adjustment. I have this tendency to not leave things alone!! I have a small hobby machine shop and tig/stick weld, so it is easy for me to get into BIG trouble! I am doing the side link next. I only have one remote so I am going to add these,

V&M Inc.

Then get this for the side link

http://www.ccmachinery.com/public_html/images/Hydraulic sidelink.jpg
Tractor Hydraulic toplink, Top-N-Tilt, Side link

any other qustions feel free to ask!

n8wrl · Nov 24, 2007

BobQ was kind enough to make one of these for me. As you can see form the pictures, the workmanship is fantastic. It fits like a glove and has completely solved my 'short toplink' problem.

You'll notice that mine has 2 holes instead of 3 - we decided that I would have trouble with the PTO safety cover if the extender was 3 holes high. This works great!

At this risk of flooding BobQ's inbox, if you want one...... highly recommended.

VAMountains · May 24, 2011

Is anyone willing to make me one of these? I would think there'd be a lot of buyers for such a thing.

n8wrl said:
BobQ was kind enough to make one of these for me. As you can see form the pictures, the workmanship is fantastic. It fits like a glove and has completely solved my 'short toplink' problem.

You'll notice that mine has 2 holes instead of 3 - we decided that I would have trouble with the PTO safety cover if the extender was 3 holes high. This works great!

sawduster98 · May 24, 2011

Nice! I'd buy one! :thumbsup:

gwdixon · May 24, 2011

Another option to weld a 4" piece of pipe that is the same (or nearly the same) diameter as the top link.

The top link can be cut into two pieces with a pipe cutter for a better fit-up or just a hacksaw/sawsall. Line up the pipe and the cut top link halves, tack them, and then weld round and round.

If the top link is hydraulic that won't work of course. With a hydraulic top link the "foot" (tractor side) can be cut off and a piece of 4" long bar welded in to lengthen it.

VAMountains · May 30, 2011

gwdixon said:
Another option to weld a 4" piece of pipe that is the same (or nearly the same) diameter as the top link.

If I could weld I'd make myself an extension bracket. Those can be easily removed when no longer needed. I'd love to find someone to make it for me. Any takers?

foggy1111 · May 30, 2011

VAMountains said:
If I could weld I'd make myself an extension bracket. Those can be easily removed when no longer needed. I'd love to find someone to make it for me. Any takers?

One thing to keep in mind here....is that if you have draft control on your tractor......a bracket of this nature may negate that feature.

Also, you may be able to buy a slightly longer top-link for the cost of having an extension bracket made. I think you can buy a longer top link for $40 or so....no?

OH....and I have had Pat's on two tractors now.....and never had a need for a longer top link.

VAMountains · May 30, 2011

foggy1111 said:
One thing to keep in mind here....is that if you have draft control on your tractor......a bracket of this nature may negate that feature.

Also, you may be able to buy a slightly longer top-link for the cost of having an extension bracket made. I think you can buy a longer top link for $40 or so....no?

OH....and I have had Pat's on two tractors now.....and never had a need for a longer top link.

My top-link is hydraulic, so it should be much less expensive for me to have a bracket made. No draft control.

Bulldoza · Sep 16, 2020

Can someone build this for me? Bob has it spot on! Kabota 4400L

motor162 · Feb 11, 2023

BobQ said:
Here are the pics. Also, I hope I put this in the right fourm?

I've got a Kubota L3901 and could really use one of these since I have hydraulic top & tllt. A longer top cylinder would be way too expensive. Are you interested in making one to sell? Really like your design. Mike (mpspong@gmail.com)