3-Point Hitch Top and tilt for CK4010 hst

[MtnViewRanch]

Brian, I am NOT blaming your cylinder as I know its my control. Thanks for the link. The valve is not faulty its just the way these ones are.

So it has done this from the beginning? Not gotten worse? Other DK 40s don't all have this problem. I believe that it is the quality of the product that Kioti is-was using. I had one customer that was able to get his dealer to warranty 3 valves before he finally got one that was good. I had another customer that they could never get his CK right, traded for a DK40 and all was well and he was a happy camper.

Ultimately I posted so that other people do not see "My fit rite cylinder always drifts off" and think that it is a cylinder problem, when it is not.

 

[murphy1244]

Ultimately I posted so that other people do not see "My fit rite cylinder always drifts off" and think that it is a cylinder problem, when it is not.

No Its the valve and it the way it is. It will stay there for a few hours but will drift. Funny my FEL will stay aloft for weeks without moving an inch...

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Ultimately I posted so that other people do not see "My fit rite cylinder always drifts off" and think that it is a cylinder problem, when it is not.

No Its the valve and it the way it is. It will stay there for a few hours but will drift. Funny my FEL will stay aloft for weeks without moving an inch...

I think that the majority of loader valves are just better quality valves, not ALL, but most.

 

[Buggs67]

I'm looking to add a hydraulic lift to to my CK2510 mostly so I can adjust the tilt on my back blade for grading the driveway.

I already have quick connects on the rear to power my Kioti backhoe.

Am I correct in thinking that all I need is a cylinder to replace the adjustable lift arm and a valve to connect the cylinder to the quick connects? I don't think I need the hydraulic top link and it seems that add a lot of $$$. I'm sure my Kioti dealer could set me up but I don't have the ability to transport my tractor there.

Thanks for any help.

 

[RNeumann]

It sounds like you are asking about a side link. If that’s the case, it’s typically the custom cylinder because of the way it attaches to the two lower arms. It’s not typically a simple stick cylinder.

The rest of your assumptions seem correct- out of the QDs, into a valve and to the cylinder.

 

[Threepoint]

I'm looking to add a hydraulic lift to to my CK2510 mostly so I can adjust the tilt on my back blade for grading the driveway.

I already have quick connects on the rear to power my Kioti backhoe.

Am I correct in thinking that all I need is a cylinder to replace the adjustable lift arm and a valve to connect the cylinder to the quick connects? I don't think I need the hydraulic top link and it seems that add a lot of $$$. I'm sure my Kioti dealer could set me up but I don't have the ability to transport my tractor there.

Thanks for any help.

Buggs67, since your tractor is a Kioti, a good source for hydraulic side links is Michigan Iron & Equipment. They can build a side link for you that is pretty much plug and play. Lead time is about two weeks right now, I think. They also have hydraulic top links, although the top link is easier to fit, so does not require custom fabrication and sourcing if you measure carefully. For the side link, fitting is much more critical, due to the angle of the clevis at the cylinder end. It has to be made for the particular tractor brand and model.

 

[Buggs67]

Buggs67, since your tractor is a Kioti, a good source for hydraulic side links is Michigan Iron & Equipment. They can build a side link for you that is pretty much plug and play. Lead time is about two weeks right now, I think. They also have hydraulic top links, although the top link is easier to fit, so does not require custom fabrication and sourcing if you measure carefully. For the side link, fitting is much more critical, due to the angle of the clevis at the cylinder end. It has to be made for the particular tractor brand and model.

I just spent some time on their site and couldn't find anything about side links, TnT, valves, etc. Their website is different from last time I looked at it. I guess I'd have to call and discuss my needs. And of course a custom side link would be more $$$. If I buy a cylinder with the correct ball socket for my pin (Cat 1) the rod end could be fabricated to fit my lift arm. The stock side link already broke because Kioti welded it straight and it should have a slight angle. My BIL welded it back on at the correct angle and it's been OK.

I have several friends who are competent fabricators and welders (one has built a working Gatling gun from scratch).

I'm thinking this valve will work for this application. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200416981_200416981