Buying Advice Hyd. top link

[Capt. Bob]

I have been mulling over installing a Hyd. top link on my CK30 gear. Who has one and how much did it cost? If Kioti makes a kit I think I could do the install. I could see where it would be a big help when grading my road. Thanks.

 

[DutchHenryBrown]

Morning CB, it will be the BEST money you spend buying the TnT set up for your tractor. I've had Hyd. on my last two tractor and I would not be without them. Check with Brian at FitRiteHyd he will be a wealth of information for you picking the right set up and he has GREAT prices to boot. Good luck.

 

[phiferpharm]

+1 on the FitRite from Brian. His TBN handle is MtnviewRanch.

 

[Deerherd]

I ordered my TNT from Brian a couple of weeks ago for the DK35 and it was $635 including shipping. Haven't received it yet but I would imagine it would be around half that for the top only. I also paid $435 for another lever and remotes installed at the dealer so I could have the tilt function.

 

[Gator6x4]

I have been mulling over installing a Hyd. top link on my CK30 gear. Who has one and how much did it cost? If Kioti makes a kit I think I could do the install. I could see where it would be a big help when grading my road. Thanks.

Top and Tilt is nice. I would recommend purchasing with pilot operated check valves to prevent leak down or drift. Nothing like trying to grade a driveway and the blade angle/tilt keeps changing because of top/side link drift or leak down.

I think the top and side links sold by MtnviewRanch have Pilot valves.

 

[Smallplot]

Top and Tilt is nice. I would recommend purchasing with pilot operated check valves to prevent leak down or drift. Nothing like trying to grade a driveway and the blade angle/tilt keeps changing because of top/side link drift or leak down.

I think the top and side links sold by MtnviewRanch have Pilot valves.

No pilot valve but get the reducing valve. Have had our for a little while now and it comes in quite handy. No problems with leak down without the pilot valve as long as your hydraulic valve is in good shape at connection point. Even with our very heavy no till drill have seen no leak down issues. Got mine from Mt view also, he won't steer ya wrong.

 

[Gator6x4]

I thought the Top & Tilt sold by MtnviewRanch had pilot valves. Top and tilt kits sold here have the pilot check valves. This will give you two sources to price check on. Hydraulic top links, Top-N-Tilt, hyd. Side link cylinders

 

[dex3361]

The Top link I received from MtnviewRanch did not have DPOCV installed. I would not get the DPOCV on the top link if my valve has the float function. Float detent valve is handy when you want the cylinder to retract and extend freely.
Though I do not have them on my side link the DPOCV may be handy on the side link to keep it from drifting over a period of time.

 

[MotorSeven]

I love my TnT. The top link never leaks down, but you can stand there and almost watch the side link go down. Gator is right, make sure whatever you get will not leak down. Trying to maintain a crown on the driveway while the side link keeps letting go is a pain in the arse. I will be replacing my side link real soon.

 

[bullopa]

I guess after owning a tractor for 10 years, I'm still a newbie. I looked at the hydraulic top links in the link above, but I'm still unclear as to what good they are. Could someone clue me in please? Thanks

 

[TripleR]

I guess after owning a tractor for 10 years, I'm still a newbie. I looked at the hydraulic top links in the link above, but I'm still unclear as to what good they are. Could someone clue me in please? Thanks

I use mine to help with the initial hook up, to change the angle on my box blade to dig and move dirt then dump and feather edges on the move, to raise the back of my rotary cutter going through ditches or when backing up to a steep incline to reduce stress on the tail wheel and toplink/braces etc., to lift the tail wheel higher than normal to clear an occasional obstacle while turning in tight quarters...

 

[BlacknTan]

I have the hydraulic top link only, and would never want to be without it. Mine has the DPOCV. Not sure if it's necessary or not, but there it is.. That's what everyone was buying at the time, and some folks made a pretty good argument for it. Carter & Carter were the folks that handled it, and they still do, as far as I know. They were nice people to deal with, and very helpful. I'm thinking on if I need the side link or not...

I think Carter & Carter is in the process of updating their website..

Carter and Carter Machinery INC. - *

 

[phiferpharm]

I guess after owning a tractor for 10 years, I'm still a newbie. I looked at the hydraulic top links in the link above, but I'm still unclear as to what good they are. Could someone clue me in please? Thanks

In my case, it makes setting the angle of attack (for scraper, BB, landscape rake) easier than having to get off the tractor and turn a top link adjustment, then figure out it isn't quite what you need, and get off again and adjust. The second thing for me is when I'm using my Bush Hog, I want to get the back of it up as high as I can at times without bending the PTO shaft. If I set that correctly for when the BH is raised, then it is not at the correct angle to mow with. With a hyd. top link it is much easier to make adjustments as needed.

 

[tulenutn2o]

In my case, it makes setting the angle of attack (for scraper, BB, landscape rake) easier than having to get off the tractor and turn a top link adjustment, then figure out it isn't quite what you need, and get off again and adjust. The second thing for me is when I'm using my Bush Hog, I want to get the back of it up as high as I can at times without bending the PTO shaft. If I set that correctly for when the BH is raised, then it is not at the correct angle to mow with. With a hyd. top link it is much easier to make adjustments as needed.

That's what I use mine for the most, making sure I can lift the imps higher to clear obstacles. I have a 2 row planter that was converted to 3 pt use and the hydraulic top link is the only way it would be feasible to use. You will never regret this feature if you get it.

 

[chopped]

I use mine mostly to tilt the forks I use on the rear, and also the hooks up are easier.

 

[Deerherd]

I received my TNT from Fit Rite and got it installed a couple of days ago and it is SWEET! I have a QH and hooking up to anything is a breeze. I used it for my quarter mile driveway with the land plane and rake and it turned a frustrating job into fun. No more getting on and off the tractor to make those small adjustments like before. I should have done it sooner.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I received my TNT from Fit Rite and got it installed a couple of days ago and it is SWEET! I have a QH and hooking up to anything is a breeze. I used it for my quarter mile driveway with the land plane and rake and it turned a frustrating job into fun. No more getting on and off the tractor to make those small adjustments like before. I should have done it sooner.

Dave, very glad that you can now appreciate what so many have known for awhile now. "TnT" IS THE WAY TO GO. Makes "using" the 3pt hitch as it should be used enjoyable. (actually making the adjustments needed) Hope that everything works out well for you. :thumbsup:

 

[rbtjr]

I received my TNT from Fit Rite and got it installed a couple of days ago and it is SWEET! I have a QH and hooking up to anything is a breeze. I used it for my quarter mile driveway with the land plane and rake and it turned a frustrating job into fun. No more getting on and off the tractor to make those small adjustments like before. I should have done it sooner.

I am interested in one but I can't find the web site by Googling "TNT Fit Rite". Do you have an Internet link to your vendor from whom you bought yours? Thanks.

 

[murphy1244]

I am interested in one but I can't find the web site by Googling "TNT Fit Rite". Do you have an Internet link to your vendor from whom you bought yours? Thanks.

Look at post #17 and Brian has provided the link so click on it.