Hydraulic toplink on ct235?

[jcims]

Hi Folks,

I'm thinking of coming out of the gate with a hydraulic toplink on my (hopefully soon to be ordered) CT235, primarily so my rear remote doesn't go unused for too long . Does anyone else here have one installed? Mark at Carter and Carter said he needs to know what the collapsed length of the OEM toplink is before helping me pick the right part.

Thanks!

 

[Gittyup]

I have one. It's not CCM but I like it. Works great. Makes equipment adjustment much more convenience and is therefore more effective. The CCM is a good choice from what I've read. Go for it!

 

[Aaron_D]

I bought the longer one from surplus center and its actually waiting for me on my porch right now. Off the top of my head, the OEM top link is approx 20"-30" (retracted-extended). Ill probably be installing it tomorrow so ill let you know how it went. Ive heard good things about CCM, i just went with Surplus center because i had some other things to order at the same time.

 

[deputy11]

You will never regret having HTL. Most folks on here comment that they don't know how they got along without it. If you plan on any BB work they make it fun to use.

 

[jcims]

You will never regret having HTL. Most folks on here comment that they don't know how they got along without it. If you plan on any BB work they make it fun to use.

1/3rd mile gravel driveway...plenty of BB use in my future.

 

[NOTV8]

That is also my next to do lists... I just finished installing the 2nd rear remote yesterday. My choice is either CCM and Dalton. Been reading a lot on them. And I will also visit TSC and see what they have. Anyone use a TSC cylinder?

 

[jcims]

That is also my next to do lists... I just finished installing the 2nd rear remote yesterday. My choice is either CCM and Dalton. Been reading a lot on them. And I will also visit TSC and see what they have. Anyone use a TSC cylinder?

How difficult was the install for the second remote? Was it a standard Bobcat part? I think i've finalized my order on my CT235 with a single rear remote, for some reason they keep jacking the price way up for the second one ($350 for the first, $600 more for the second remote).

I think i'll be fine with one at first, but I imagine I'll be wanting two before long.

 

[Aaron_D]

How difficult was the install for the second remote? Was it a standard Bobcat part? I think i've finalized my order on my CT235 with a single rear remote, for some reason they keep jacking the price way up for the second one ($350 for the first, $600 more for the second remote).

I think i'll be fine with one at first, but I imagine I'll be wanting two before long.

I cant speak for difficulty of installing a second remote but the first remote was fairly easy. Also sounds odd that your second remote is that much more. I purchased the first set of remotes for my tractor less than a month ago. I asked if there was any savings to get both sets at the same time as that's my ultimate plan. There was no savings at all and the second set was even a few dollars less. So i just purchased 1 set and plan to get the second set when i have some extra cash and time. I think the prices were around $230-$250 or so per set.

 

[jlsmith]

I think you will verry happy with the htl. As far as the cost of your remotes it depends on with valves they use. The extra cost for the second valve is usely about the same as the first if ur getting the same valves. Just remember the dealer needs to know what ur going to b doing with the tractor in order to put the right remotes on ur tractor. Diff remotes for diff jobs.

 

[rjkobbeman]

I bought an installed a CCM HTL a month or so ago on my Kubota. I use it all of the time and will never be without it. The CCM unit I bought is the only one I have ever used, but I can say it is a high quality HTL.

The HTL has made my life easier in a lot a cases, however one task that it is absolutely mandatory on is the mowing of a big ditch that goes through my pasture. The only way I can mow this ditch is to back into it perpendicular to the ditch... mowing a 300' long ditch, 6' at a time! I use the HTL to raise and lower the tail of the cutter to get a nice cut. Could not do that without the HTL.

I also have to raise the tail of my cutter to cross said ditch. Without raising the tail, the cutter and 3ph will bind. (I did this once already. The floating mechanism built in to the cutter isn't quite enough for this ditch.) Using the standard screw-jack TL was a real pain.

Adding a HTL to my machine has been a life saver!