hydraulic top-link ?

RobertN · Nov 14, 2002

When I was building, I looked around a lot. I think it was Prince that had a Cat-1 link available. I thought could buy a cylinder and weld the pieces on cheaper though... I think it was $175 or so.

kch · Nov 14, 2002

When I agreed to puchase a B2910 I without thinking it would be a problem asked for a hydraulic top-link, I already owned a TC33 which I had a hydraulic top link put on without a problem. I had no idea my request would be such a problem. I did not realize that a hydraulic top-link was such a unusual request for a B2710 or 2910. Well it has been over a week and the dealer has still no idea where to get a top-link to fit this tractor. Why????????????????????? I thought this was a popular tractor used by rental and landscapers. I now question if buying this tractor which still has not been delivered is a good idea.

Gary_in_Indiana · Nov 15, 2002

Sounds like a classic case of "Buyer's Remorse" is setting in. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Hoeman00 · Nov 15, 2002

Why did u want to switch to orange anyway?

Go BLUE.

MikePA · Nov 15, 2002

Since people with different tractor models have responded, I thought I'd post this <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=nhown&Number=89244&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1>link</A> to a thread, with pictures, of installing two rear remotes on a TC29D.

kch · Nov 15, 2002

no not buyers remorse, more like just why is it so hard for kubota put a hydraulic top-link on this tractor when they are supose to lead the market in tractor sales??? I like the tractor. I checked with NH first but they did not have anything that compares with the 2910 smaller then the TC33 and everything they did have was smaller with less pwer and cost more at the time i was looking for another tractor. Both dealers are the same distance apart and I liked both. I just did not realize it would be a problem. Makes me wonder if NH has factory links for there TC24 and TC18's.

kch · Nov 15, 2002

The dealer is one of the largest in the state, that is why I thought it was a bit odd they had such a hard time with this.

Well final update was that they found a 15 in. hydraulic top link from GANNON who someone mentioned on this post. They are shipping it today. They have factory valves for the 2910 and it should be ready next week. The top link was $250 however, but the total cost ended up being around $700 installed. Not bad! I think the NH link on the tc33 was around $850 installed. The dealer said now they know where to find them next time. i still have to wonder why no one has asked for one up to this point from that dealer? Maybe everyone does the do it yourself kit thing? Thanks for the input....

ronjhall · Nov 16, 2002

kch
Glad to hear that your dealer has found the correct cylinder. When your tractor is delivered it sure would be great if you could post some pictures of the valve and top link. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

RobertN · Nov 18, 2002

Every rental tractor in the rental yards in the great Sacramento Ca area has TnT on them. Most of the ones I have seen say "GANNON" on them...

Are those guys at Gannon not telling us something?

RobertN · Nov 18, 2002

Bigger than this? 16" bore, 200+" stroke?
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.hydraulic-cylinders.com/hydraulic-cylinders.htm>http://www.hydraulic-cylinders.com/hydraulic-cylinders.htm</A>