Hydraulic Top link

[BufordBoone]

Used my Landscape Rake to bring gravel back into the wheel lines on my driveway this weekend. With the adjustment on the fly of the top and tilt, I got a better job done in 1 pass than I used to get in 3-4 passes.

I expect efficiency will improve with practice. This is going to make a big difference in my productivity.

Yes, I know, a driveway with "gravel tracks" may not be the best but it is one mile long. Would take a lot of gravel to do the whole thing.

 

[dragoneggs]

Buford, how about some pics if you can? I'm impatiently waiting for my Fit Rite TnT.

 

[Fallon]

Buford, how about some pics if you can? I'm impatiently waiting for my Fit Rite TnT.

Gonna be a long wait I expect. But based on my 2 waits it's worth it. If I end up with a 3rd machine at some point I'll happily do it again.

 

[dragoneggs]

Gonna be a long wait I expect. But based on my 2 waits it's worth it. If I end up with a 3rd machine at some point I'll happily do it again.

Yeah I will just live vicariously through you lucky ones until then. The remotes will come soon but the TNT not til spring I’m figuring.

 

[BufordBoone]

Pics would not be much different than what he has on his website. I'll try to remember to take a couple and post them up, though.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Yeah I will just live vicariously through you lucky ones until then. The remotes will come soon but the TNT not til spring I’m figuring.

Valves ship tomorrow. :thumbsup:

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

It will if you do a lot of blade work, I love mine and wouldn't be without hyd. side link again.

I do need to add a lock valve as mine does leak down a little quicker then I'd like with a heavy load.

Please explain a lock valve. Leak down is a problem with my HTL.

 

[TMGT]

Please explain a lock valve. Leak down is a problem with my HTL.

It's just a double pilot operated lock valve that goes between the cylinder and directional valve, it stays in the closed position until a certain pressure is applied to one of the ports on the valve (usually a couple hundred psi, that is the pilot pressure) which allows the valve to open and operate. It's very simple, 2 ports in and 2 ports out.

It's the little square looking block that's barely visible on my top link.

 

[dragoneggs]

Valves ship tomorrow. :thumbsup:

 

[sdef]

I also have a Surplus Center top link and it works well. Could not do without T-N-T: 2x11x1.18 Category 1 Hydraulic Double Acting Top Link Cylinder | Tractor Top Link Hydraulic Cylinders | Hydraulic Cylinders | Hydraulics | www.surpluscenter.com