Adding a hydraulic top link, what size hose?

MtnViewRanch

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Missed it! Thanks!

ETA: So dumb question time: Do I need just one per cylinder or two per cylinder (one each for each inlet/outlet)?

Thanks,
Technically you only need one on the rod end port-hose.

However I have found (for whatever reason) that things seem to work out better to have one on each port.

Just my experience, others will differ. ;)
 

FTG-05

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Technically you only need one on the rod end port-hose.

However I have found (for whatever reason) that things seem to work out better to have one on each port.

Just my experience, others will differ. ;)
Got it, thanks again!
 

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Hi folks, I am going to add a hydraulic top link to my Kubota M6060 and I am not sure what size hose 3/8, 1/2?, fittings, and quick couplers to get for my application? Dealer is no help and local agrisupply has no idea either. Spoke to another hydraulic top link dealer, but a 20 week wait is more than I can stand. Planning to use the inexpensive option from Agrisupply.

thanks for any help you have give.
It's low flow so size won't matter much. Get the cheapest hose on sale and don't worry. I used 3/8 3500psi hose on mine because 4 footers were on sale for $10/ea.
 

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This topic is 1 1/2 years old but I will add that when I installed the thumb to my pallet forks I used 1/4" hose instead of the manufacturer's recommended 3/8" hose plus the pair of flow restrictor fittings @ $12 each. The much more economical 1/4" hose restricts the flow very nicely.
 
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