There are several listed made by land pride and I'm wondering which one I need? I don't know what I don't know. This will be my first tractor and I want to have it added before I pick it up. Suggestions? I want one that does everything because it's better to have it and not need it than the other way around! Thanks in advance for your replies.
Hydraulic top link for MX6000
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Make sure you get one that's 32" extended, especially if you use a quick hitch. Also, the larger diameter, the better. Consider a cylinder with a blocking lever on it. The issue is when you have something like a brush hog in back and you're transporting it, the flexing torque on the top link is significant. Smaller cylinders will get fluid blowing through the seals. Bottom line, go big or go home. Amazon has options to choose from which are cheaper yet effective vs. Land Pride.
The ideal working length for the MX tractors is 23"-35". Be sure you get a cat 1-2 unit to be able to make use of all of the tractor capabilities.
Typically a 2 1/2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod is more than enough.
Depending on your uses and if you get the float feature with your rear remotes, but you may need either a check valve on the cylinder or maybe a simple on-off ball valve for the rod end port.
Circumstances and desired tasks to be done can make a difference as to what works best for your applications.
Typically a 2 1/2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod is more than enough.
Depending on your uses and if you get the float feature with your rear remotes, but you may need either a check valve on the cylinder or maybe a simple on-off ball valve for the rod end port.
Circumstances and desired tasks to be done can make a difference as to what works best for your applications.
Be CERTAIN to get a unit with pilot operated check valves if you want it to hold position under load.
The issue with check valves is it limits how certain tasks can be performed. Now if a person does not perform said tasks, then the check valves are the way to go. But if there are tasks performed where having the float feature is a benefit, then your pretty much out of luck with the check valves. 
If I wanted a floating top link, I'd use a length of chain.The issue with check valves is it limits how certain tasks can be performed. Now if a person does not perform said tasks, then the check valves are the way to go. But if there are tasks performed where having the float feature is a benefit, then your pretty much out of luck with the check valves.