Hydraulic top link

[Movnviolation]

I am new to this forum . I have a bx1880 tractor I just bought to help me around my place. I have two (2) large corrals and a lot of sand around my house. I don't need anything bigger than the 1880. I use the loader a lot, and trying to learn the box scraper.
I like the idea of the hydraulic top link but understand that a kit isn't made for the bx 1880. If I understand what I am reading, the only difference is the cylinder length.
Are cylinders not made for this application?

Any input would help! Thank you!

Russ

 

[MtnViewRanch]

look at the link below. This helps you to determine what you need for your hydraulic top link.

Top link

Manufacturers of tractor 3 point hitch top and tilt hydraulic kits, hydraulic top links and hydraulic side links.

www.fitritehydraulics.com

You will also need a way to control that top link, so you will need a rear remote also.

 

[Bee-Positive]

The BX series should all be about the same. This popped up on a simple Google search. Not saying it's any good but it popped up. There's a few youtube vids out there also.

Top Link for Kubota BX1880, BX2380, BX2680. (TTKUBX2680-TL)

Hydraulic Top Link for Kubota BX1880, BX2380, BX2680. Cylinder Diameter: 2" Stroke: 4" Retracted Length: 14-1/4" Extended Length: 18-1/4" Includes 30" hoses, 1/4" ISO B male Q/C's, and restrictors.

store.wrlonginc.com

 

[Russell King]

I am new to this forum . I have a bx1880 tractor I just bought to help me around my place. I have two (2) large corrals and a lot of sand around my house. I don't need anything bigger than the 1880. I use the loader a lot, and trying to learn the box scraper.
I like the idea of the hydraulic top link but understand that a kit isn't made for the bx 1880. If I understand what I am reading, the only difference is the cylinder length.
Are cylinders not made for this application?

Any input would help! Thank you!

Russ

Do you already have the rear valve(s) to control the rear cylinder?

I recommend you get both the top and tilt cylinders to control the box blade easily.

 

[DONLI]

The BX series should all be about the same. This popped up on a simple Google search. Not saying it's any good but it popped up. There's a few youtube vids out there also.

Top Link for Kubota BX1880, BX2380, BX2680. (TTKUBX2680-TL)

Hydraulic Top Link for Kubota BX1880, BX2380, BX2680. Cylinder Diameter: 2" Stroke: 4" Retracted Length: 14-1/4" Extended Length: 18-1/4" Includes 30" hoses, 1/4" ISO B male Q/C's, and restrictors.

store.wrlonginc.com

I just put a hyd. top link on myL3301 and it only cost me $165.00 on ebay and it came with two hodes and not $480.00!

Don

 

[Russell King]

I just put a hyd. top link on myL3301 and it only cost me $165.00 on ebay and it came with two hodes and not $480.00!

Don

What is a “hode” and why is it good to have two of them?

I assume you mean HOSES?

 

[Bee-Positive]

I just put a hyd. top link on myL3301 and it only cost me $165.00 on ebay and it came with two hodes and not $480.00!

Don

I was just showing that a quick Google search yielded results, not that it was a good deal or a quality product. There appears to be options out there to be had.

 

[DONLI]

What is a “hode” and why is it good to have two of them?

I assume you mean HOSES?

That is it!
I can onlysay that my fingers don't as my brain tells them!

Don

 

[DONLI]

I was just showing that a quick Google search yielded results, not that it was a good deal or a quality product. There appears to be options out there to be had.

i have used ebay for hyd. cylenders before and have not had any problems with them.

Don

 

[Movnviolation]

Thanks to all. I saw the link that mentioned bx 1880 specifically! I realize that I will have to set up rear connectors.

 

[Bee-Positive]

Thanks to all. I saw the link that mentioned bx 1880 specifically! I realize that I will have to set up rear connectors.

Other than engine size the hydraulic system for the BX1880, BX2380, and BX2680 are all the same. I believe the frame of the BX1880 is smaller also so it cannot take a backhoe. That's what the dealer said anyways.

Good luck, report back, post pictures.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

I'd suggest a top link from Summit (despite my luck with Summit supplying Top&Tilt for my BX not being so good). If you get no-name "stuff" it might work for a while, but when a seal starts leaking or a hose blows there'll be a bit of investment fixing it (plus down time). From a time/investment perspective I like to buy quality equipment.

 

[Chad D.]

On a small framed tractor like a BX, it might be worth looking at a diverter valve if you’re only doing this for a box blade. You’re already short on space, so adding a new valve for rear remotes may be a challenge.

Not cheap, but definitely recommend Fit Rite Hydraulics. @MtnViewRanch really does a nice job.