Hydraulic TL brand recommendtions

[brsword]

I am new to this, being retired and all and just playing with my tractor on a 1400 ft gravel driveway and digging holes for plants. But a most basic question. Of all the brands I see mentioned on hydraulic top links, which one is the most recommended. The one from CCMachinery with the check valve for $185 or is the one I see on eBay from Redlandhill on sale for $152 good enough. Also what brand and type valves are recommended. Finally, has anyone successfully used a PTO pump plumbed up to the tractor transmission as the reservoir. I will use this for a BB, LR, and BH on a 1984 Kubota L275, runs great. It has a FEL and I have T'ed into the lines for hookup to the BH but then I have to disconnect the lines to the loader or the BH will not work and visa versa. I have put a diversion valve off the T in the pressure line to make this simpler when I operate the BH so I don't have to disconnect hoses. Just turn the valve when I get off the tractor to get on the BH and turn it back when I get back on the Tractor.
I have read much on this site and learned a lot, but still not sure about spool valves, power beyond,etc. As I said I am new at this and barely can make out the abbreviations most of the time. So if someone can say buy this model or brand and hook it up like such I would be most appreciative.
heck I am not even sure I am posting this right just thought I would get started under HTL topic.
I did buy a Harbor Freight QH based on what I read here and it seems to works just fine for a $69 item.
Thanks

Bryan Sword

 

[kennyd]

First, Welcome to TBN

CCM is the best place for your HTL, hands down. Do a search here for "CCM" and you will see...

The SurplusCenter has great deals on valves and fittings, and is often suggested here as the "got-to" place for valve. Prince, Husco, Danfoss and Eaton are all very good products, you just need to find one that fits your needs as far as physical size and rated GPM.

The reason your BH does not function properly is because you CANNOT "T" into pressure lines, only the return-to-tank line may be T'ed. All valves must be plumbed in series to function properly.

 

[brsword]

Thank you for your reply.
I was leaning toward the CCMachinery link based on what i read. Certainly need to install one as I sure can't adjust the BB by hand once it is installed. Putting the valves in series, another mystery to be solved.
That is why I was interested in an independent PTO hydraulic system.

This forum is great. Just doing a search allowed me to find how to order the adapter for my QH so it will work for all attachments.

I am not cheap, just frugal. I find so many deals at at auctions I am going broke buying them.

Thanks again