hi merry x mas to all im looking to buy a hydraulic top link for my m 6800 but i have pats quick attach on, so i should add 4 inch to my top link right???? also witch brand should i buy my top link is 20 inch long center to center so far could not find 24 inch anywhere any input will be welcome. thakyou
Buying Advice hydraulic top link
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gwdixon
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TripleR has a good source for new. Others have been happy with their products.
If you have an existing one and add the Pat's, I have seen the hydraulic top link modified by cutting off the original ball and welding on the entire threaded section off the end of a regular top link.
It was done by a professional welder that works on heavy equipment and he added four side braces (looks like 3/4" square bar) to cover the weld/threads and provide support. Works just fine.
If you have an existing one and add the Pat's, I have seen the hydraulic top link modified by cutting off the original ball and welding on the entire threaded section off the end of a regular top link.
It was done by a professional welder that works on heavy equipment and he added four side braces (looks like 3/4" square bar) to cover the weld/threads and provide support. Works just fine.
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Mikee2, in addition to what I told you in my PM, you have not mentioned whether your M6800 has remote hydraulics installed. If you are going to install a hydraulic toplink or sidelink, you must have remote hydraulic adapters installed on your tractor. Are you familiar with these? Do you need help with remotes as well as selection of a toplink?
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no i have a remote in back mine is cat #2, 22 inch center of hole in ball but also the pat's quick attach.Thank you so much for replying to my question :thumbsup:
With your dimensions, I think you need the longest toplink from CCM:
CAT 2 - 23.65-34" with check valve- 70mm cyl. (50-150 hp) $230
If you ever take the Pat's system off, this toplink will be 1-1/2" too long, but you need the extra length with the Pat's system.
Also, get the hose kit from CCM too. It's a bargain at their prices and you will be ready to go out of the box.
EDIT: I have two boxblades and my toplink is too short for one of them due to the geometry of the boxblade and 3PH. When I have my smaller boxblade on my tractor, I never want to fully retract my toplink. If I leave it out 1", it is fine. However, if I forget and go all the way in with the toplink, it becomes too short and the boxblade will rotate overcenter as shown in the illustration below. When this happens, it's an awkward looking mess, but I just remove the pin from the toplink and then back up the tractor to rotate the boxblade back into position before putting the toplink back on. This has happened to me about three times over the years and my shield above my PTO stub is a bit V-shaped.
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