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[allen in texas]

Finally, CCM got their shipment of hydraulic top links in. I got a voice mail from them yesterday and it's on it's way this morning.

I didn't have enough money for the hoses but I bet I'll have it by the time the link shows up and I can have them made locally.

Based on what I've read here, I'm going to have them made up with 1/4 inch hose so the link will move slowly.

Woohoo!!
Now if I can figure out how to make the pto hook itself up, I'll never have to get off the tractor.

 

[DmansPadge]

Now if I can figure out how to make the pto hook itself up, I'll never have to get off the tractor.

If you find out how to do that.... let us all know!

 

[btolle]

The only problem you may have with hoses is that the CCM cylinders are some type of metric thread. I am sure CCM can tell you exactly what to order.

I had to have the CCM hoses cut and spliced anyway since I ordered them too long so you are probably better off having them made locally. Be sure you pay attention to which direction any 90 degree fittings are turned on the hose so they will line up properly. I have 90 degree fittings on both ends of my hoses.

I bought the complete setup from CCM and love it. I use the top more than tilt, it makes it so easy to change the angle on the box blade or straight blade. Sometimes I start out with a steep angle for a deep cut then when the box blade is full I can tilt it forward and drag the load where I want it. I could live without the tilt but the top cylinder is a real time saver.

If you look at http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=15812 you can see a couple of photos of my CCM Tn'T on a B7510.

 

[allen in texas]

Actually, there is a way to hook up the PTO without getting off the tractor but it's green.


I wanted the Tnt but like I said, I just barely had enough money for the top link.


Durned expensive toys

 

[btolle]

Good decision. I hardly ever use the tilt on mine but I work the heck out of the top link. It will make your life sooooo much easier!

 

[kennyd]

Now if I can figure out how to make the pto hook itself up, I'll never have to get off the tractor.

If you find out how to do that.... let us all know!

Here it is:
John Deere AutoHitch

 

[FullBucket]

That looks great! I expect something very much like this will become the new standard for hitches. I just can't justify spending money on quick hitches when I so rarely change implements.

 

[allen in texas]

Woohoo. the top link came in this morning. Dang thang is blue.
Good thing I have two cans of Kubota gray paint.