Factor Top N Tilt Kit for L3200?

[s219]

I am thinking about a top n tilt kit for my L3200. It has the FEL but no rear remotes. Are there part numbers for for the rear remote options and the top n tilt kits from Kubota? I want to check prices with a couple online parts dealers.

Anybody that has installed the rear remotes and top n tilt kit able to comment on difficulty?

Another option is to get the Kubota rear remotes and then go with a third party top n tilt kit.

Appreciate any help/guidance!

thanks,
219

 

[Baby Grand]

Either you can select the valves and other connecting hardware from the Kubota whole goods catalog.
Or put together your own hardware from a third party. I went with the Kubota whole goods hardware - it was very expensive, but I got a complete, clean install in a very cramped area. Third party sourcing would have involved a lot of trial and error and putting the valves and controls on top of the fender or some other exposed location, which I wanted to avoid.
Talk to Brian (MtnViewRanch), as he's probably done a few builds on L3200s already.
I got my T-N-T kit from Brian and wish I had done it years ago.
Here's my build thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/277057-rear-remotes.html?highlight=remotes

-Jim

 

[s219]

Awesome Jim, thanks for the link -- that covers everything I need to know. Looks like a real knuckle-busting install, the kind that really brings out my full vocabulary....

 

[Baby Grand]

Azbinder, in that thread, suggested removing the right rear tire and fender to get more access, but I said to myself "Oh, I don't have time for all that silly nonsense, I'll just do it orthoscopically". I shoulda listened.

 

[s219]

So I mainly want to run a hydraulic top link. I see the parts for the Kubota rear remotes are somewhat modular, in that you have to start with their single valve kit and hose kit no matter what, and then add on 2nd and 3rd valves as desired. I wonder if I should do the single valve only, or spring for a second valve for future use (maybe tilt, though I don't really need it now). Looks like the first valve kit does not include float/detent, so that might be a reason to add the second valve right away. But at the moment I don't see a need for float either.

It might come down to how much trouble it is to install the rear remotes, and whether it makes sense to install one or two valves from a difficulty/labor standpoint. If adding a second valve later on wouldn't be a lot of extra work, I can defer it. But if it really should be done all at once, when the system is first installed, I would do it up front.

My main goal is to get quick adjustment of the top link from the seat when grading with my box blade. On my old B2920, I could simply reach around the seat and crank the turnbuckle. It's not real easy to do on my L3200, and I usually end up wrenching my back or neck, or hopping off and doing it from the ground.

 

[Baby Grand]

If you're using a box blade, then I highly recommend getting at least a second remote so you can tilt the blade from the seat. This makes any grading job go much, much faster and allows you to tailor the contours and save yourself lots of manual (rake & shovel) blending.

 

[TripleR]

I have three on mine and love it, I have a box scraper similar to this: Kubota Top-n-Tilt Kit with Land Pride HR2572 Box Scraper - YouTube

 

[Al 2]

I have a Kubota L4150 with no remotes and was also thinking of adding a top link using a manual 6 way diverter valve from Princess Auto (Canada). The valve is about $100. Just tap into the front bucket curl lines. As others have mentioned, it would also be nice to tip the blade with a side cylinder so this could get more involved. I really don't know much about hydraulics or the system on my tractor so if any has any suggestions about this idea I would be glad to hear them.
Thanks
Al

 

[Al 2]

I forgot to say in the above post that you don't need another valve if you just install one cylinder. You use the valve for your bucket curl.
Al

 

[Gordon Gould]

I went with the Kabota Remotes and the third party TnT kit on my L3010 which must be very similar to your L3200. The TnT kit was from Brian and went in with no problems. This is what he shipped



This is the installed kit which I am very happy with and in hind sight wish I got it sooner



gg