I'm looking to put a hydraulic top link on my L3902. Can anyone recommend a brand to use and also how much travel is recommended.
Hydraulic Top Link
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TheOldHokie
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L3901/LA525, B7200DT/B1630, G2160/RCK60, G2460/RCK60
Travel is simple - measure the lengths of the OEM top link. The L3902 is pretty easy to fit. Here is a suggestion.
Hydraulic Top Link-Tractor, 3 point
Attach this top link cylinder to your 3-point implements. This category 1 cylinder has a retracted length of 20 in. and an extended length of 28.
www.agrisupply.com
Dan
Captain13
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M7040 4WD ROPS, ZD28, Woods (84” box blade, 72” harrow, 48” pallet forks)
Mtnviewranch gave me good advice on making my selection and I have been very happy with my choice. Agri-supply delivery was quick. I did buy the hoses from them as well and they worked perfect.
A full 3pt quick hitch does not change the required top link length.
Pat's quick hitch draft link ends add 3 3/4" to the draft arm length.
So that mid point is very different with the Pat's QH.
I've been happy with my E Bay special. Came from Holland the cylinder is made in Turkey.
It uses British Standard threads but I needed to shorten the hoses anyway. So I took them to the local NAPA store to have 1/4" male fittings crimped on one end of the hoses for the remotes on my LX.
The hoses that come with it were about 29" long each...
It uses British Standard threads but I needed to shorten the hoses anyway. So I took them to the local NAPA store to have 1/4" male fittings crimped on one end of the hoses for the remotes on my LX.
The hoses that come with it were about 29" long each...
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pokey1416
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Grand L4060HSTC, BH92 Backhoe, HLA Snow Pusher, Dirt Dog Tiller, EA DiscHarrow
I have the Kubota OEM hydraulic top link. Dealer takes it from the TnT and just sells the top link. If I remember it is expensive but, whichever or whoever's you get - it's great to have.
Do you already have hyd rear remotes? If not, one method is: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/adding-rear-hydraulics.49925/#post-445723
I used that method by tractorinnovations and it was quick and simple.
One thing to notice in routing the top-link hyd hoses…. In the pic above notice that one hose leaves the cylinder toward the tractor…and one leaves the cyl toward the implement.
The hoses will be much less stressed and will have greater range-of-motion if BOTH depart the cyl toward the implement. Also, when the implement is disconnected…and you desire to raise or “clip” the top-link in the up-position… the hoses will not prevent that if they are oriented toward the implement.
Additionally, you might consider a cylinder with incorporated check-valves so the cylinder remains at the selected extension regardless of whether the tractor is running or not. HOpe this helps.
I used that method by tractorinnovations and it was quick and simple.
One thing to notice in routing the top-link hyd hoses…. In the pic above notice that one hose leaves the cylinder toward the tractor…and one leaves the cyl toward the implement.
The hoses will be much less stressed and will have greater range-of-motion if BOTH depart the cyl toward the implement. Also, when the implement is disconnected…and you desire to raise or “clip” the top-link in the up-position… the hoses will not prevent that if they are oriented toward the implement.
Additionally, you might consider a cylinder with incorporated check-valves so the cylinder remains at the selected extension regardless of whether the tractor is running or not. HOpe this helps.
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Tropical Jack
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Kubota L3301 w/ FEL & BH, tilt and trim, chipper, box blade, grading blade
I have the referenced cylinder from Agri-Supply on my L3301. I chose not to add a check valve, because I use float in several applications. When I installed Pat’s quick hitch system, I had to cobble together an extension for the attachment point at the tractor. I would not be without a hydraulic top link ever again.
Jack
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GBJeffOH
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L4060, EA Grapple, 6' LP Brush Hog, 8' snow plow, 6' LP tiller, EA Forks, Spraye
I got mine at:
Agristore USA
With a wide selection of tiller blades, mower blades, seats, hydraulic top links, and other agricultural implement parts, Agristore USA is the one-stop shop for all your wear parts! Enjoy free shipping on orders over $100.
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I have a L4060HSTC.
I got this.
Category 1 Hydraulic Top Link 20 7/8" - 31 7/8"
Our Category 1 Hydraulic Top Link with double-piloted check valve prevents cylinder drift and holds cylinder in position. This feature makes our hydraulic top link the best in the market! Cylinder Features: Part Number 06004*Now available in green! Part number Y503028BM* Category: 1Pin hole...
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With a wide selection of tiller blades, mower blades, seats, hydraulic top links, and other agricultural implement parts, Agristore USA is the one-stop shop for all your wear parts! Enjoy free shipping on orders over $100.
www.agristoreusa.com
It works good.
Just ordered this one. Should be here Saturday and then I’ll get my 2 rears installed.
ruggedmade.com
Tractor Top Link Cylinder: 2.5" Bore, 10" Stroke, 1.5" Rod
This RuggedMade welded hydraulic top link cylinder has a 2.5" bore, a 10" stroke, and a 1.5" diameter rod. It is designed to connect to the top of a tractor tool mounted on a 3-point hitch. Swivel ball mounting connectors Mounts using .75" pins (not included) SAE 8 (-08) ORB work ports 3,000...
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I have the same for my 4701. Works well, once I got the correct coupler sorted out for the remotes on my machine.I got mine at:
Agristore USA
With a wide selection of tiller blades, mower blades, seats, hydraulic top links, and other agricultural implement parts, Agristore USA is the one-stop shop for all your wear parts! Enjoy free shipping on orders over $100.
I have a L4060HSTC.
I got this.
Category 1 Hydraulic Top Link 20 7/8" - 31 7/8"
Our Category 1 Hydraulic Top Link with double-piloted check valve prevents cylinder drift and holds cylinder in position. This feature makes our hydraulic top link the best in the market! Cylinder Features: Part Number 06004*Now available in green! Part number Y503028BM* Category: 1Pin hole...
motor162
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Kubota L3901, L1566 Scraper, Everything Attachments Grapple & Pallet Forks
motor162
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Kubota L3901, L1566 Scraper, Everything Attachments Grapple & Pallet Forks
Any chance you ended up adding the Extender designed and built by Bob Q on Orange Tractor Talks around 2012 or so? I desperately need that as Pat's Hitch setup drastically affected my box scraper performance. I haven't been able to find any contact info for him. Excellent design and perfect solution to my dilemma. Wish I could still weld like I learned in High School in the 60's. Mike (mpspong@gmail.com)
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otter
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L3800, LA524 loader, BH77 backhoe, thumb, box blade small wood lot log grapple
TJ, I see you have a tilt cylinder on your 3300 and a backhoe subframe. How much clearance is there between the subframe and cylinder? I’ve got a 3800 with bh subframe and Pats links that gives me 1/4”-3/8” clearance with the adjustable lower link. Do you have clearance issues? Thank you.
Tropical Jack
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Kubota L3301 w/ FEL & BH, tilt and trim, chipper, box blade, grading blade
Motor162 - The extension that I made is very similar to the picture that you attached. I had some thick scrap material, and made my extension out of what I had on hand.
Otter - I have not had any clearance issues. I can take a picture for you when I take the backhoe off. I have been using the backhoe the last couple of days, but will have it off sometime this week.
Jack
Otter - I have not had any clearance issues. I can take a picture for you when I take the backhoe off. I have been using the backhoe the last couple of days, but will have it off sometime this week.
Jack