Short BX Top Link Found!

NY_Yankees_Fan · Feb 25, 2005

Connects any attachement to your 3 point. It is used to adjust the tilt. Kubota gets about $100 for one.

Tdog · Feb 25, 2005

I'm with radair - - what does it do the toplink that came with my BX22 doesn't do??

NY_Yankees_Fan · Feb 25, 2005

If you bend your top link such as backing up with it fully extend and you hit something ( yes this is possible believe me I know). When you visit your Kubota dealer for a new one, you will love spending $20 instead of $100+. Other then that it is the same as the one you have now.

Av8r3400 · Feb 26, 2005

( Is this a JD part number or your dealers own part number?? )

No. I don't think it's a JD part number. The link's tag said made in India, the link itself has an ISI logo stamped on it. It also has "medium" and the number ISI1239-I stamped on it, if that helps identify it. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

BTW: Now it's Kubota orange.

Av8r3400 · Feb 26, 2005

Also, here's what happens to the crappy welded top link if you back into something with the box blade. The new link has real forged CAT 1 eyes on it.

edit: The origional top link has something like an odd 19mm thread, which I couldn't match to anything. New link is standard 1".

Tdog · Feb 26, 2005

Thanks for the explanation. Haven't bent mine yet. Most of the time I'm carting the BH around instead of a 3ph toy.

notamustang · Feb 26, 2005

Thanks for the info, I went to my local dealer in San Diego and low and behold they have them for 25 bucks **** sun tax. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

TractorTodd · Feb 28, 2005

What! A Deere dealer is selling Tisco parts. Deere owns a big chunk of A & I, the leading aftermarket parts supplier.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Feb 28, 2005

Doug,

I called Tisco and gave them the part number ISI1239-I, they said nothing came up on the computer. If you have more info on the short top link please share.

Av8r3400 · Feb 28, 2005

The paper sticker on the link had the part number: JSA1009 printed on it. I am currently 175 miles away from the link right now, but will look it over for more markings when I get home.

Is the ISI... number some safety liscense number? Isn't ISI some sanctioning body? I don't know, just a thought. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Edit: I attached a (poor) picture of the paper sticker. Sorry, the sticker has been wire brushed off now and a fresh coat of Kubota orange covers the body.