Hydraulic Cylinder for 3 point

[jon edwards]

A friend of mine suggested that I get a hydraulic cylinder for the top pin of my three point. It looked like a pretty good idea to me. Does anyone have any advice or experience with a set up like that?

 

[kennyd]

Search the terms HTL (hydraulic top link) and TnT (Top and Tilt) for lots of reading. Do you have a remote on your tractor to operate it?

 

[jon edwards]

Thanks for the information. My tractor has one remote with a splitter, so I could use that setup and still have one remote for an implement. I'll research that some more. Would it help to have a quick attachment for my tractor?

 

[sandman2234]

Depends on your age, as the older you get, the harder it is to swap implements, but if you only swap once a week, etc, then save your money. If you change frequently, it will probably help.
Remember not all q/c are the same.

 

[jon edwards]

Thanks. I googled HTL and TnT. Looks pretty interesting. I think that the HTL will work well for me. I'm going to look for one to buy. Thanks for the help. If you buy a HTL, do you just take it off if you don't have an implement on the tractor?

 

[sandman2234]

Or just let it hang as long as it doesn't interfere with anything.
David from jax

 

[kennyd]

Thanks. I googled HTL and TnT. Looks pretty interesting. I think that the HTL will work well for me. I'm going to look for one to buy. Thanks for the help. If you buy a HTL, do you just take it off if you don't have an implement on the tractor?

Search the terms here on TBN as well-LOTS of reading! I have the iMatch QH so the HTL stay's on all the time.

Other search terms (for here on TBN) include:

CCM
DPOCV

 

[greg_g]

If you buy a HTL, do you just take it off if you don't have an implement on the tractor?

I didn't want mine dangling and bouncing around back there when not in use. So on my open station tractor, I hooked a long rubber tarp strap between the ROPS hinges. It holds the HTL up at about a 60 degree angle just fine. No exposed ROPS on on my cab tractor, so I just use a shorter strap hooked to other locations of convenience.

//greg//

 

[jon edwards]

Thanks, I'm using a tarp fastner now to hold up the top hitch. I wondered if that would work with a clyndiner.

 

[Villengineer]

I have a solid rubber tarp strap that I have one end looped around the ROPS and I put the cylinder rod in the hook on the other end. I do not suggest this if you have steel hooks, though.