What range top cylinder

tulenutn2o · May 5, 2010

I just measured the top link on my KIOTI DK45S and it is 22" ctr to ctr collapsed and 36" extended with 4-5 threads in. Where do I find a top cylinder that comes closest to this measurement. I have found that I use that length on a couple of implements( forks and plow). What would a complete top n tilt run for this? I'd like to run the top and tilt off the detented aux hyd circuit and leave the other free for my mower cylinder.Thanks

Inky05 · May 6, 2010

This one will get you 23.25" to 39.25"

OR

This one will get you 21.25" to 35.25"

tulenutn2o · May 6, 2010

Inky05 said:
This one will get you 23.25" to 39.25"

OR

This one will get you 21.25" to 35.25"

Thanks for the link. Do I need to worry about a check valve on the cylinder? Just curious.

Inky05 · May 6, 2010

That depends on your valve... some control valves have them built in.

tulenutn2o · May 6, 2010

Inky05 said:
That depends on your valve... some control valves have them built in.

AGH! Another unknown.:confused2:

MtnViewRanch · May 6, 2010

Just my opinion here, but there is no way that I would ever consider 1 & 1/2" diameter cylinders for a top or tilt cylinder. I think that you would be best off with 2 & 1/2" cylinders for your DK45S. Probably a 10" or 12" stroke for your top link and a 4" stroke for your side tilt cylinder. DPOCV's are usually not needed for cylinders of this size.

A lot of TBNers get their "TnT" kits from CCM, they use 2" diameter cylinders with the check valves.

Good luck

magicheater · May 6, 2010

MtnViewRanch said:
Just my opinion here, but there is no way that I would even consider 1 & 1/2" diameter cylinders for a top or tilt cylinder. I think that you would be best off with 2 & 1/2" cylinders for your DK45S. Probably a 10" or 12" stroke for your top link and a 4" stroke for your side tilt cylinder. DPOCV's are usually not needed for cylinders of this size.

A lot of TBNers get their "TnT" kits from CCM, they use 2" diameter cylinders with the check valves. Good luck

I tend to agree with this. I run a 3" top cylinder on a 45HP Kubota and like the performance when heeling 40 foot trees with the logging grapple. The logging grapple has the same size cylinder for it's top cylinder. When the logging grapple is on I basically have 2 top cylinders. This gives me a good reach down an embankment with the tongs.