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coupman35
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Thanks I will look around see if I can find something if not I have your web site in my favorites
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Fallon
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He's not the fastest turn around, but makes nice gear that just fits out of the box. I'd wait again for another FitRite setup if I ever upgrade again & need a 3rd TnT.
TMGT
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This is what I have on my B2620 2x8.25x1.18 Category 1 Hydraulic Double Acting Top Link Cylinder | AMA | Brands | www.surpluscenter.com , have been very happy with it. I did need to grind down the tractor end slightly but have used it for about 7years with no problems.
They also make a slightly longer one with 11in of stroke if you use a Pat's quick hitch.
They also make a slightly longer one with 11in of stroke if you use a Pat's quick hitch.
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TMGT
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Sorry Mtn, not trying to take work from ya 
, you make a fine product, although it sounds like you're doing all right with a 19week backlog!
, you make a fine product, although it sounds like you're doing all right with a 19week backlog!
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coupman35
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I need just a bit more info on what do you mean 2" diameter hydraulic cylinders with 1 1/4" diameter rods.is the 2 inch the outside of the cylinder and the 1 1/4 rod the inside cylinder that goes in and out .
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Just about any time the diameter of a hydraulic cylinder is discussed, it is the inside bore of the cylinder that is being talked about. Yes the 1 1/4" dia would be the rod diameter that goes in and out. It is also common to find 1 1/8" and even 1 3/16" dia rods in 2" dia hydraulic cylinders. I prefer the 1 1/4" dia rods for the additional strength.
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Thanks . I was just looking at so much info that i was get confuse ,but you just clear up a few thing for me .
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Five years ago this knotheaded Norwegian finally gave up and checked on a hydraulic top link. The salesman recommended FitRite Hydraulics. Another great recommendation from my friend Jack. My Fit Rite hydraulic top link is, far & away, the strongest hydraulic system on my M6040. Doesn't leak, doesn't leak down, lifts without a whimper nor whine. Very simply - just as advertised and to top it all off - butt easy to install.
My only regret - - I should have purchased it with the tractor rather than waiting.
My only regret - - I should have purchased it with the tractor rather than waiting.
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Not that I would advocate buying there, but Amazon.com has quite a variety of hydraulic top links including several stated to be "made to fit Kubota" which probably means you don't have to grind off some of the tractor-end swivel pin hole thingy to fit the tractor's non-standard slightly narrow opening for the pin swivel. There really are a LOT of sources for these devices. AgriSupply sells some I see in their catalog for around $150. You can probably pick up the hoses you need at Tractor Supply or have them made inexpensively at many local shops.
I can't find the brand name I bought (and the tractor is too far away to just go look right now) but I bought it thru my dealer who made sure the hoses were made to fit correctly, mate with my remotes on the tractor, etc. I paid around $500 as I recall for what was described as heavy duty including the hose kit, etc. Worked great right out of the box and has for many years now. I consider it a good long-term investment.
I recommend going "heavy duty" meaning larger diameter rod and cylinder than you might think is necessary. These units take quite a beating in service and I think once you realize how handy they are you will leave it on the tractor all the time. Mine does not have the valve and extra line from end to end of the cylinder intended to avoid leak-down and slow dropping of the implement. I have never seen a need for that. I run a 1460 lb 7ft bush hog dangled from that top link most of the time and it stays put very well. Another reason I say "buy heavy duty" rather than worrying about some external fix for leak down.
I can't find the brand name I bought (and the tractor is too far away to just go look right now) but I bought it thru my dealer who made sure the hoses were made to fit correctly, mate with my remotes on the tractor, etc. I paid around $500 as I recall for what was described as heavy duty including the hose kit, etc. Worked great right out of the box and has for many years now. I consider it a good long-term investment.
I recommend going "heavy duty" meaning larger diameter rod and cylinder than you might think is necessary. These units take quite a beating in service and I think once you realize how handy they are you will leave it on the tractor all the time. Mine does not have the valve and extra line from end to end of the cylinder intended to avoid leak-down and slow dropping of the implement. I have never seen a need for that. I run a 1460 lb 7ft bush hog dangled from that top link most of the time and it stays put very well. Another reason I say "buy heavy duty" rather than worrying about some external fix for leak down.