HydrauLink- a self-contained air over hydraulic top link

[MtnViewRanch]

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.

No problem, I was just wondering why anyone would get a hydraulink if they already had a rear remote. But since you don't have any, then that would be the reason that you were considering it and that makes sense.

Thanks for responding. :thumbsup:

 

[CHDinCT]

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.

HydrauLink News

This is good news as I'm potentially interested in one for my BX, but just so you know, the BX and most SCUT tractors have Cat 1 hitches. This is important for the pin sizes though I suppose one could use a Cat 0 top link with Cat 1 implements, with or without bushings.

 

[SPYDERLK]

OK, my question is: Why is the travel so short? I have never seen a cat1 with less than 6" travel, and even that is limiting. 8+ is much more useful.
larry

HydrauLink has a 6" stroke plus an additional 4 3/8" screw end for needed adjustments for a total of 10+ inches. Did I answer your question?

Yes, you did. I see that the 4th bullet in your specs section needs some clarification. It has been misunderstood several times on the thread. I wish you had noted that and corrected it at the first reference to 4" travel from posters that had read your ad. 29" max is not a bad length. Presumeably you will offer an extended mechanical adjuster for those that need a bit longer, but dont need it ever as short as 19"?
larry

Thanks for pointing out the bullet...I've made the changes to it. As far as your question goes, I'll look into it and get back to you.

... ... I havnt heard anything about this from you yet. I am serious about this need. The min I have use for is in the 24" range, and I need ability to go up to at least 30 while retaining the cushion dynamic range. Can you make the extended adjuster screw available as part of the deal?
larry

 

[Snaker]

I just read through this posting. Sure was some kickin and screamin.
I would like to hear some feedback, especially concerning the adjustment to lenghten/shorten.
Function wise, this reminds me of a (dare I say) hydraulic version of the old Ford top link. That had two slotted bars sandwiched by bolts. To lengthen, you loosened the bolts and bumped the 3 pt lever up to adjust, then tightened the bolts. To shorten, you put the rear of the equipment on some kind of a high point, loosened the bolts, dropped the 3 pt, wrestled to adjust, then tightened the bolts.

 

[HydrauLink]

... ... I havnt heard anything about this from you yet. I am serious about this need. The min I have use for is in the 24" range, and I need ability to go up to at least 30 while retaining the cushion dynamic range. Can you make the extended adjuster screw available as part of the deal?
larry

Sorry for the delay. For some reason, I didn't get an alert to this note. Regardless, our manufacturer is making some extended screws that will add another 4" to the length of the cat 1 HydrauLink. This should help with anyone using a quick hitch or just needing some extra length.

 

[HydrauLink]

I just read through this posting. Sure was some kickin and screamin.
I would like to hear some feedback, especially concerning the adjustment to lenghten/shorten.
Function wise, this reminds me of a (dare I say) hydraulic version of the old Ford top link. That had two slotted bars sandwiched by bolts. To lengthen, you loosened the bolts and bumped the 3 pt lever up to adjust, then tightened the bolts. To shorten, you put the rear of the equipment on some kind of a high point, loosened the bolts, dropped the 3 pt, wrestled to adjust, then tightened the bolts.

You've got me there. I'm not familiar with those. Sounds interesting though. The key to HydrauLink's ease of use is the needle valve and the mix of hydraulic and pneumatic functionality. Not sure how that compares to the old Ford ones.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Sorry for the delay. For some reason, I didn't get an alert to this note. Regardless, our manufacturer is making some extended screws that will add another 4" to the length of the cat 1 HydrauLink. This should help with anyone using a quick hitch or just needing some extra length.

Good! When will links be available with these included?
larry

 

[HydrauLink]

Good! When will links be available with these included?
larry

I don't have the date yet but I'm told they should come in on the next order which is due in about 12 weeks, give or take. They will be sold seperately t for around $25 or so. Are you wanting the category I or the new category II that is slated to come out around then?


On a side note, if you go to Information and scroll to the bottom. You can see our newest owners manual and flyer. Both have some great information. Also HydrauLink is about to get a nice price reduction. Probably around a 25% drop in price in most places.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I don't have the date yet but I'm told they should come in on the next order which is due in about 12 weeks, give or take. They will be sold seperately t for around $25 or so. Are you wanting the category I or the new category II that is slated to come out around then?


On a side note, if you go to Information and scroll to the bottom. You can see our newest owners manual and flyer. Both have some great information. Also HydrauLink is about to get a nice price reduction. Probably around a 25% drop in price in most places.

I do not want to buy it separately and wont. It would cost nothing to substitute the longer screw on delivery. Thanks anyway. Ill do without the link.
larry

 

[HydrauLink]

I do not want to buy it separately and wont. It would cost nothing to substitute the longer screw on delivery. Thanks anyway. Ill do without the link.
larry

We have to pay for the additional screws from the manufacturer since they are not part of the original part number. Those part #'s have a pre-determined price and have our hands tied in that respect. It would require a new part # and to have the units re-quoted by the manufacturer as a whole. Very sorry we weren't able to help.

 

[CHDinCT]

Any updates on a shorter Cat 1 version that would fit a Kubota BX or other sub-compact tractor, and if so, has the min/max length been determined yet? Thanks

 

[SPYDERLK]

We have to pay for the additional screws from the manufacturer since they are not part of the original part number. Those part #'s have a pre-determined price and have our hands tied in that respect. It would require a new part # and to have the units re-quoted by the manufacturer as a whole. Very sorry we weren't able to help.

So ... I suggest the solution to you way back in the thread - 8 months ago. You then negotiate with a new supplier [apparently for the whole assembly] and choose to implement the solution in a way that forces users to buy more parts than they need if they have a longish setup. I cant help but see this as a poor response for the consumer, and a windfall for you.
larry

 

[HydrauLink]

Any updates on a shorter Cat 1 version that would fit a Kubota BX or other sub-compact tractor, and if so, has the min/max length been determined yet? Thanks

The prototype for the shorter version we spoke should fit tractors needing between 14" to 19". Once the protoype is built and tested, it'll be about 12 weeks after that until they are on the shelves. That's all I've got for now.

 

[CHDinCT]

The prototype for the shorter version we spoke should fit tractors needing between 14" to 19". Once the protoype is built and tested, it'll be about 12 weeks after that until they are on the shelves. That's all I've got for now.

Thanks for the update. Will this version have the screw adjustment option as well? Based on having a 13.5" - 19.5" range on the HTL for my older BX, I was hoping for a max extension of around 22". The adjustable screw end sounds like it would give me the option to go longer, no? The screw option would also help those guys that use a quick hitch.

 

[Glen Watkins]

Sorry for the delay. For some reason, I didn't get an alert to this note. Regardless, our manufacturer is making some extended screws that will add another 4" to the length of the cat 1 HydrauLink. This should help with anyone using a quick hitch or just needing some extra length.

Read back a little and it sounds like you can get any length with extra part$! The screw adjustment option is the whole basis of the link so I would say yes!

 

[HydrauLink]

Thanks for the update. Will this version have the screw adjustment option as well? Based on having a 13.5" - 19.5" range on the HTL for my older BX, I was hoping for a max extension of around 22". The adjustable screw end sounds like it would give me the option to go longer, no? The screw option would also help those guys that use a quick hitch.

Yes, all versions of HydrauLink (HL) have a screw-end adjuster as well. Now, whether it will take you to the 22" or not is yet to be seen. If not, we will likely have an extended screw option available should you need it. No pricing is available... yet. That is being determined.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I wonder if they will figure out how to do this so the customer can get exactly what length they need without having to buy another part.
larry

 

[lilranch2001]

If I was a advertiser I do not know if I would ever advertize on this site, not because it is a bad site, it is a awesome site, it is just that you can not make some of the people who post on this site happy.

 

[chopped]

I agree, But have to assume that the non happy ones are few and far between..

 

[lilranch2001]

I agree, But have to assume that the non happy ones are few and far between..

I know, I have just watched this advertizer get abused ever since he first started advertizing here, and he has taken much abuse, why for simply trying to sell what he feels is a better idea than a screw third link, maybe it isnt an end all to that issue, but in my humble opinion it has a place in the market.

Possibly he may have faired better if he had chosen a few better words on his advertizing, but again in my humble opinion, I do not think he was selling snake oil in his adversizing.

In the recent past, just because he did not include an option (that he had to pay to have engineered and sourced) within his standard price structure, he had to take more abuse from someone.

I do not think it was realistic to think that he should supply this part within his standard price structure, after all, when ever you upgrade anything you have to pay an upcharge, the responding poster could have been polite in his statement that he did not want to pay more, but instead he had to be rude to the advertizer.

I guess I am just glad I do not have to be in the advertizers position, I would prolly go off on a few of our fellow TractorByNet'ers

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