L3400 CCM hydraulic top link length

[canoetrpr]

Didn't think that the top link woudl come with fittings but thanks for the advice. I'll swap them out.

Noticed that you didnt' bother using QD's for the top link. Guess you have no plans to take it out eh? Thats one advantage of having a lot of ports on the valve

 

[StrangeRanger]

Ya, you could flip it to the back of the ROPS, but it's simply personal preference. I tried it there and didn't care for it b/c 1.) it blocked some of my view and 2.) the handles felt weird there. If you do flip it to the back, you simply have to make the side plates a little longer.

I welded the 2 sides on to the base simply for mounting & un-mounting ease. The whole assy just plops onto the ROPS w/out having to fish around w/ bolts holding the whole together. The valve assy is not really light, at least when you're trying to hold it in place w/ one hand to see how it fits or fish around w/ mounting bolts. Again, it's all personal preference.

As for QD's... I couldn't think of a time when I'd not be wanting the top & side link No need to take them off.

 

[canoetrpr]

SR, I've decided to copy your mount EXACTLY. Looks pretty nice to me. It's out of the way but yet accessible. Your pictures and drawings made it real easy to email it out to the guy that is going to build mine so he won't have to come by again to figure out what I'm asking him to do.

Next time around, I'll use the opportunity to buy the tools I need to get the job done instead of outsourcing I need a chopsaw around here and a drill press. Best time I find to buy tools is when you find yourself needing them. Its a great excuse too!

 

[StrangeRanger]

ANY excuse to buy tools is a good one, but just FYI if you have a local metals dealer they would have cut the pieces to spec for you. That's basically how I got to the dimensions I ended up with. And then I just used a plain ole drill and held the steel in a vice so it wouldn't move on me. But those are good tool excuses to run by the wife We won't tell.

For anyone else considering the project my total cost was $973 (see attached). Steep, yes, but a heck of a lot cheaper than Kubota's set up AND I get two extra remotes to boot! Sweet!

 

[canoetrpr]

Finally got a hold of the guy doing my mount. Looks like he's going to get me something by tomorrow! Can't wait. Don't have my cylinders yet but at least I can get the remote install going.

My ROPS measured to only 75mm or 2 15/16" so thats what he's going to stick with.

 

[StrangeRanger]

Hey Canoe,
How goes the isntall? Are you all done and just waiting on cylinders? I'm hoping mine comes back soon.

 

[canoetrpr]

My valve is mounted. I love the location you picked by the way. Copied your mounting plate exactly. I've got the three hoses and fittings to the valve all in place.

The IN hose from the loader just barely fit. Guess I was trying to be too exact. Got it to work out with some creativity. Will post pictures when I'm done.

Waiting on two things now:

- Cylinders (CCM said that they shipped today - yay!).

- Some fittings to convert my 8 ORB work ports to 3/8 NTP male at a 45 degree angle. Should be here tomorrow. I've decided to put QD's on mine. The QD's I picked up are Parker Pioneer - 4000 series 3/8" NTP. Would love to have gotten the QDs from the hydraulic shop but their QDs were about $60 per set - male and female and I picked the Parker ones up for $20.

 

[StrangeRanger]

Sweet! I hope your CCM stuff shows up soon. Wonder if mine shipped too?

It sucks seeing the tractor sitting there just waiting. And my driveway is just begging for some major attention. Not to mention my wife complaining about it

 

[StrangeRanger]

W00t!! I got my sidelink yesterday! Got her all hooked up and it is sweet! Be careful Canoe, the sidelink moves dang quick. Putting 3pt gear on and off takes a little more effort w/ the top and side links, but OH man what a joy it was working on the drive way! Hope yours works out well too!
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[canoetrpr]

SR. Expecting mine to show up anytime now!

I plan on getting 1/4" hoses to limit the flow for both top and tilt.

Interested in hearing why hooking up 3 PT stuff is a bit more work. I've got a Pats. I figured so long as the side link is level I should just be able to lift up as I have been used to doing and tweaking the TL length will be a breeze now - no?

I might well only use the SL when working with a rake or the box blade and leave it off otherwise.