Want to add Hydraulic Top Link for Box Blade

mswlogo · Sep 8, 2014

I'm having rear Hydraulics added to my B2320 for a new attachment that requires it.

But I figured I might as well now add a hydraulic top link to my Box Blade as well.

If the Remote circuit is all set. Is adding the top Hydraulic Link just off the shelf and plug and play or is there more to it?

I can do what ever is required on the tractor, but I'm being a little lazy and having them add the rear remote. And since it was due for service I'm letting them do that as well.

If the top link needs any labor, I just assume they do it, since I'm paying for pick up and drop off and they will be adding the remotes any way.

But if it's just replacing the threaded top link and plugging in the hoses, there is no "install" per se, Right? Or am I missing something.

If it is off the Shelf, any recommendations of what to get. Is there a recommended Kubota Hydraulic Top Link Part number?

dusty3030 · Sep 8, 2014

Fit Rite Hydraulics - fitritehydraulics.com

Email this guy.
He is a member here.

bumperm · Sep 8, 2014

Agree with dusty3030, you won't go wrong with Fit Rite from everything I've read (haven't purchased from him). The top link will be designed for your tractor and will have a restrictor so the ram won't move too fast to allow convenient adjustment. While you are at it, you might consider a tilt cylinder too, though perhaps not as often needed as the top, the tilt is nice for adjusting the box scraper angle to cut crowns, berms and ditches.

I bought this top link:

2X8.25X1.18 CAT I HYD DA TOP LINK CYL

But it was not plug-n-play. I had to shorted one of the rod end swivel holes as it was too wide to fit the my B3350. Also had to modify a fitting to make my own restrictor (1/32" hole) as I haven't found a place to purchase them.

You are gonna love having "top" or top and tilt (TnT) and will never go back to manual adjusting!

bumper

mswlogo · Sep 9, 2014

I sent the Fit Right folks a message.

I called my Kubota Shop (MB Tractor in NH) and they don't recall ever having installed one on this size tractor. I thought that was odd.

Since they don't regularly do it, I figured I'd try the fit rite folks.

I did change my rear remote order to dual rear remotes so I'll have the option of the lower arm tilt too.

Thanks for the leads.

dusty3030 · Sep 9, 2014

Brian will hook you up.
He is a regular poster here too and will make you whatever you need to fit your tractor.

Fallon · Sep 9, 2014

Ya, Fit-Rite...

Just need the cylinder, hose & quick connects if you already have the valve for it.

MtnViewRanch · Sep 9, 2014

mswlogo said:
I sent the Fit Right folks a message.

I called my Kubota Shop (MB Tractor in NH) and they don't recall ever having installed one on this size tractor. I thought that was odd.

Since they don't regularly do it, I figured I'd try the fit rite folks.

I did change my rear remote order to dual rear remotes so I'll have the option of the lower arm tilt too.

Thanks for the leads.

CALL YOUR DEALER. Be sure to get AT LEAST one of those remotes with the float function. :thumbsup:

You know, this usually ends up hurting from kicking yourself for not doing it earlier. Several people have mentioned this in the past. Just wanted to give you fair warning. :laughing: