Top and tilt LS 4150c

[Oldguy33]

i haven’t posted in a while so update due. About 2 yrs in , 150 hours, 3 regen cycles, lots of mowing, grading, and loader work. No real issues to speak of and really no complaints. Tractor has done all I have asked of it. I don’t really care for what is guess is newer loader operation where it will lift up to a limit then just bypass. I’m used to older tractors with no bypass that would at least try to lift but I assume it is a safety thing and it just is what it is. Well on to the subject. Trying to find at least a tilt set up for box blade. Dealer says cost is around 500 now and big delays from last just like everybody else. I have some hydro experience from the old days and it does end seem to me that it should be that difficult to rig up a couple hoses and short stroke cylinder but I must be missing something. Sure don’t want to damage my tractor but I have 500 foot gravel driveway and a tilt would sure come in handy. Any ideas?

 

[oosik]

I have a mile long gravel driveway. I use either my Rhino 950 rear blade or my Land Pride - land plane grading scraper on the driveway. I have a Fit Rite hydraulic top link. Bought it seven years ago. Saves a world of wear/tear on this old body. Plus I can fine tune all my land engagement implements. What little tilt I might use on the rear blade - I do manually.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

2 1/2" dia cylinders with 1 1/2" dia rods similar to those pictured.
Top link is $345
Side link is $515
Hose kits are $60 each
Flow restrictors and $15 a set.
UPS shipping costs of ????
Current lead times are running at a minimum of 32 weeks.
If you are interested, please fill out the contract page on the Fit Rite Website.

I'm not sure if you will find a side link any where else.

 

[JCoastie]

I have an LS MT240e so similar to yours. I went with this from Tractor Supply, took about a week and shipped free to the store. No flow restrictors or anything else needed if you already have rear remotes. It even has the double pilot operated check valve.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ama-usa-category-1-hydraulic-top-link:-18-1-8-26-3-8in?cm_vc=-10005

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ama-usa-hydraulic-hose-kit-with-valve-type-couple?cm_vc=IOPDP1

Prices have gone up in the last year, but still only $300 combined + tax.