HydrauLink- a self-contained air over hydraulic top link

[slowzuki]

Can't think of a single implement that I have that the link would help me with. The suspension aspect might be nice on the road? I use my 5455's active transport mode on the 3 point hitch when roading heavy stuff, this wouldn't work quite the same.

 

[beppington]

Wait, lemme get this straight: The "hydraulic" part of the HydrauLink is actually shampoo??

Or are you saying the HydrauLink will help get my hair clean??

I am so confused :confused2:

 

[Bswope]

Wait, lemme get this straight: The "hydraulic" part of the HydrauLink is actually shampoo??

Or are you saying the HydrauLink will help get my hair clean??

I am so confused :confused2:

Now calm down here, you totally miss understood what I meant, This poor fellas has provided all the info he possible can about this product and still guys cant seem to understand how to use it....

 

[beppington]

Now calm down here, you totally miss understood what I meant, This poor fellas has provided all the info he possible can about this product and still guys cant seem to understand how to use it....

So you're saying unscrewing the knob will release just the right amount of shampoo?

 

[CHDinCT]

Any plans to make a smaller version of the Hydraulink? 19"-28" is too big for most smaller CUTS and SCUTS. Something more in the range of 16"-22" would work. If a smaller Cat 1 version were offered, I'd be interested.

 

[Bswope]

So you're saying unscrewing the knob will release just the right amount of shampoo?

..............:laughing: The hole point was if you cant read through this guys posts and visit his website and understand how to use this simple tool weather it is for you or not then Im glad many of the easy to use everyday products we as consumers buy and use today come with directions.

 

[Boeing]

Well, now that I've read the instructions.....I have one NEW question.:ashamed: You want us to unscrew the tractor end (up to 4.5") and connect the impliment with approx 1.5" of piston extended.
OK, say I do this with my bush hog. all's well.
NOW, next day I attach my box scrape......do I just LEAVE the same amount screwed at the tractor end? Or do I readjust the screw attachment so I only have the 1.5" of piston in use?
On the video it looked like the lady pulled about 4 or 5" out of the piston end....

 

[HydrauLink]

Well, now that I've read the instructions.....I have one NEW question.:ashamed: You want us to unscrew the tractor end (up to 4.5") and connect the impliment with approx 1.5" of piston extended.
OK, say I do this with my bush hog. all's well.
NOW, next day I attach my box scrape......do I just LEAVE the same amount screwed at the tractor end? Or do I readjust the screw attachment so I only have the 1.5" of piston in use?
On the video it looked like the lady pulled about 4 or 5" out of the piston end....

You are right. The video on the website is in the process of being changed. Although the practise shown in it works we've found that the new directions (now in the instructions) provide a better performance. The video is being replaced with a new one soon.

 

[eternalwolf777]

..............:laughing: The hole point was if you cant read through this guys posts and visit his website and understand how to use this simple tool weather it is for you or not than Im glad many of the easy to use everyday products we as consumers buy and use today come with directions.

I'm with you on this. A few months ago, I blew a gasket on this thread because some people who NEVER even laid eyes on one decided to talk as if they knew what it was about. I bought one a while back and love it. Now, I'm a novice and will freely admit it but this thing has served me well.

 

[Bswope]

You are right. The video on the website is in the process of being changed. Although the practise shown in it works we've found that the new directions (now in the instructions) provide a better performance. The video is being replaced with a new one soon.

You sir have a VERY level head on your shoulders, Kudos to you man and like I said keep up the good work and keep us posted on things as you move forward!:thumbsup:

 

[o2batsea]

The video is being replaced with a new one soon.

Please hire a crew instead of shooting it yourself. And listen to the director.

 

[bennatti]

Have scanned this rather long thread...have two questions...I assume the 28" length is from pin center to pin center....is that correct?

In the winter, depending on snow depth and ground conditions I may switch from my snowblower to grader blade (and in the case of a great deal of ice accumulation my york rake to rough stuff up)....this requires shortening or lengthening the top link to fit....in Maine it will often be around 0F or lower in the morning....at these cold temps how easily can one pull or push the hydraulink to the correct length to hook up to the next implement?

 

[HydrauLink]

Have scanned this rather long thread...have two questions...I assume the 28" length is from pin center to pin center....is that correct?

In the winter, depending on snow depth and ground conditions I may switch from my snowblower to grader blade (and in the case of a great deal of ice accumulation my york rake to rough stuff up)....this requires shortening or lengthening the top link to fit....in Maine it will often be around 0F or lower in the morning....at these cold temps how easily can one pull or push the hydraulink to the correct length to hook up to the next implement?

Yes, it should be 28" from center to center. To be fair, a new manufacturer is releasing some HydrauLinks that I have not personally measured. However, they are supposed to meet or exceed previous standards.

As for adjusting HydrauLink, in our part of the country temperatures dropped on several occasions to around zero and it performed without a hitch. However, to be safe, just order it from one of our online vendors OR a local supplier in your area (HydrauLink Sales). Most all of them offer a money back guarantee. As we tell everyone, please call or email us if you have any questions. We will personally walk you through any problems you might have.

 

[HydrauLink]

Oh, I forgot to mention. HydrauLink is dropping prices soon as well as some new sizes for category 0 and category II tractors. We had a lot of people asking for hydrauLinks to fit the Kubota BX series tractors and the like.

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[nybirdman]

Someone has probably already asked...are you going to make one for the larger cabbed tractors......a remote valve? I can't reach my top link from the seat. thanks ....interested if you do.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Someone has probably already asked...are you going to make one for the larger cabbed tractors......a remote valve? I can't reach my top link from the seat. thanks ....interested if you do.

Just wondering, doesn't your tractor have rear remotes? I thought that pretty much all cabbed tractors came with at least 2 rear remotes.

 

[HydrauLink]

Someone has probably already asked...are you going to make one for the larger cabbed tractors......a remote valve? I can't reach my top link from the seat. thanks ....interested if you do.

We've been asked this quite a few times and the answer is a solid yes/no. :laughing:
We have been working on an optional remote for HydrauLink and hope to see it out this summer... once it completes development and field testing. We don't want to turn anything out that isn't solid.

 

[bowhunter543]

I have read this thread from front to back and visited the website. There was a lot of opinions both for and a lot more against. I decided to make up my own mind. I have just bought one on Ebay for 231.98 with the shipping. For that price I thought I would try it. I will let you know how it works and some pics if I remember to take them.

Well it's been a while since I installed the HydrauLink on my 770. I didn't want to report on it without much seat time. This is my opinion of it. It works just like they said it would. It gets some getting used to because of the 1 1/2" travel/float it has. Now that I am used to it it's not a problem at all. I have only used it with my back blade so for someone that uses other attachments it might not work as well for them.

Before anyone asks, the last pic is of a blade extension I made for pushing the banks back on my driveway. Works good.

Overall I give it a thumbs up. :thumbsup:If I had another tractor I would buy another one. Especially now that the price is dropping.

 

[nybirdman]

Mtviewranch
My tractor L4240 Kubota did not come with any rear remotes.
I have added a third function to the front...I could run hoses from that if I chose,I thought the Hydralink would be easier.I understand it is not the same thing as fully functional rear remotes.

 

[bowhunter543]

It is not a hydraulic top link. If you think it is close, it is not. It has 1-1/2" float or movement of the cylinder rod all the time. This is not a problem with my back blade but it might affect how other attachments work.