Converting Top Link To Hydraulic

[kozak]

Well.....I was hoping I could communicate back by now that I had ordered the HTL c/w hoses & QD's. Unfortunately, CCM will not ship to Canada.
They will ship to a US border address & then I have to pick it up. That's probably what I will end up doing. I did check out a few other companies that supply HTL's but they just don't have the same info or the same selection.


Vic

 

[kennyd]

Well.....I was hoping I could communicate back by now that I had ordered the HTL c/w hoses & QD's. Unfortunately, CCM will not ship to Canada.
They will ship to a US border address & then I have to pick it up. That's probably what I will end up doing. I did check out a few other companies that supply HTL's but they just don't have the same info or the same selection.


Vic

Surplus Center ships to Canada don't they? They have the same HTL as CCM now.

Look HERE.

 

[bullsram]

I just got a hydraulic top link for my john deere and I got it from Dalton Bearing and Hydraulic out of Tennesse. Its a cat 2 toplink made by Prince with a 3in bore and 10in stroke. It is a super heavy top link, I got it yesterday and had a couple hoses made and put it on then I had to try it out. It works great. They also have a cat 1 top link available as wellthats cheaper than the ccm you all are talking about, just thought I would let you know. Later...... Bullsram

 

[MtnViewRanch]

There are several hydraulic top links out now, with and without the check valve. You just have to look. CCM is not the only supplier of top links with the check valve.

 

[DiskDoctr]

I purchased my toplink from CCM with check valve a few years back. I use it ALL the time on the box blade- couldn't live without it! It's been working perfectly without any trouble. Two thumbs up for CCM!

- JC

 

[kozak]

Thanks for the info guys. I will look into some of these other sources Monday.

Thanks Again,

Vic

 

[Machold]

Kozak, please keep us informed... My local K dealer is going to install everything for me; they say they make the Hydraulic unit "in house". A bit far from you, however, Ben Berg in Wainfleet.

 

[kozak]

H e l l o MacHold in Niagara Area,

Checked out the Ben Berg Equipment Web Site tonight. Will call them tomorrow morning & see how long & how much for a HTL. Much easier if I can deal with somebody in Ontario.

Thanks for the Source,

Vic

 

[kozak]

Kozak, please keep us informed... My local K dealer is going to install everything for me; they say they make the Hydraulic unit "in house". A bit far from you, however, Ben Berg in Wainfleet.

Well, it was a little disconcerting at first but all's well that ends well. Ended up getting the cylinder from Ben Berg Equipment in Wainfleet Ontario. Actually, my hat's off to this Dealership. They came through when things did'nt quite work out the first time. For anybody in Eastern or Central Canada, contact Dave in Service at Ben Berg & he will take good care of you. (1-905-899-3405)

Have worked the cylinder with the forks on the back (approx 400 Lbs) & cylinder moves smoothly. No leaks. Had restrictors put in. (This is a must, otherwise speed is far too quick) Now for the REAL test once it stops raining up here. Still have some heavy landscaping rock to move.

Here's a pic of the final installation. Does not look as good as others I have seen but then most of those had the lock-up valve which then provided connections vertically up & close together in the same orientation which gave a neater appearance. With my set-up, probably would have been better to have slightly smaller hose lengths. But I'm not complaining, better too long than too short & the thing works marvelous.....

Thought I would add a pic of the Beast just for good measure !!


Hey MacHold, did you ever get your hydraulic cylinder(s) installed ??


Ariva-Derchie,

Vic

 

[kennyd]

Here's a pic of the final installation. Does not look as good as others I have seen but then most of those had the lock-up valve which then provided connections vertically up & close together in the same orientation which gave a neater appearance. With my set-up, probably would have been better to have slightly smaller hose lengths. But I'm not complaining, better too long than too short & the thing works marvelous.....

A couple zip ties to hold the hoses together would make it look very clean...

 

[jinman]

A couple zip ties to hold the hoses together would make it look very clean...

Vic, you had things stacked against you, but you got 'er done. Good job! Like KennyV says, I would take the outer hose loose at the quick connect and make a complete loop in it and then tie it to the other hose with a zip tie or one of those small bungees. I'm sure you will find something that will make the hoses a little neater. The length of hoses and the small size will make your toplink more rigid.

 

[kozak]

Good idea......You guys are always think'in.


Thanks,

Vic

 

[jinman]

You guys are always think'in.

Not always... I said "KennyV" when I meant KennyD in my last post. Sorry KennyD.

 

[kennyd]

Not always... I said "KennyV" when I meant KennyD in my last post. Sorry KennyD.

No problem, I sure have been called worse!

 

[8404]

I guess im some kinda tractor nerd since im reading this thread on a Sunday morning. I just added a top link to my tractor yesterday I was having trouble getting stuck in the ditches while bush hogging my three point lift just couldnt get the bush hog off the ground high enough to get the tail wheel free of the mud. so now with the new hidraulic top link it raises almost 4 feet off the ground.

 

[kozak]

8404...thanks for the picks.

I hear what your saying.....just a fabulous addition to the TRACTOR. Moved some rock for the first time yesterday after getting the cylinder. I moved more rock in two hours than I could in a previous day.

Thanks to the guys here, I took their advice & got the remotes installed as part of the deal when I bought my dynamo. That made it cheap & simple to install.

The attached pic shows the biggest rock I took delivery of this summer......all 5400 Lbs of it......boy do I love BIG Rock !!

 

[TTTTTT]

I just added one as well. I got mine from Dalton as well. Two 2'-3' 1/2" hoses and I was away. Into one of the rear remotes sets. That control valve can feather it nicely. Don't know how I have done without it. For hookups and adjustments while your working it is great. Was doing some grading this weekend - very handy with the rear blade.

Dave

 

[BlacknTan]

8404...thanks for the picks.

I hear what your saying.....just a fabulous addition to the TRACTOR. Moved some rock for the first time yesterday after getting the cylinder. I moved more rock in two hours than I could in a previous day.

Thanks to the guys here, I took their advice & got the remotes installed as part of the deal when I bought my dynamo. That made it cheap & simple to install.

The attached pic shows the biggest rock I took delivery of this summer......all 5400 Lbs of it......boy do I love BIG Rock !!

Let me get this straight... I can't get rid of rocks fast enough and you're bringin' 'em in??LOL

BTW, my hydro top link from Carter & Carter just arrived....

If it weren't for rocks, the Adirondacks would be in a very deep valley!

If you'd like to take a road trip, I'll make sure you leave with a lifetime supply... Free!! LOL

 

[kozak]

BlacknTan,

Yup.....as the saying goes, one man's junk is another man's treasure !!

I sure would like to take you up on that road trip, your just a little too f a r yonder. Would really like to see a pic of all that ROCK in your area.

A man just can never have enough rock.......or trees, or water front, or animal life, or mountains, or valleys or................

Vic

 

[cannyscot]

Hi guys, I am considering installing a hydraulic top link on my new JD 2320, and have followed this thread with great interest. I am puzzled ,however, by the fact that two distinct styles of cylinder seem to be used. The cylinders pictured in post #35 by 8404 and post #29 by kozak show the hydraulic lines going directly into the cylinders. On the other hand the cylinder used by jinman in post#12 and the cylinders referred to in post #22 by kennyd show cylinders with DPOCV's.
Are there adfvantages to one or the other system?

Cheers Bob

PS first post....but this is an amazing forum....lots of great advice and helpful suggestions.