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[JWR]

I agree 100%, more is better. But there are times when all that will fit on a particular tractor specifically the smaller tractors is a 4", 5", 6" total stroke. You need to be able to retract. He could put a 10" stoke unit on and it would work, but he would have zero retraction capabilities. it' is almost always best to have just a bit more retraction than extension from the level point of the implement.

There is a reason that I recommend an 18"-26" working length for the B series tractor. It is not just a random working length that I pulled out of the air.

A lot of people want to duplicate their factory top link. besides that is usually not possible with a hydraulic unit, I have found in many cases that the factory top link is actually wrong:shocked:, providing a working length that does not allow any retraction at all. Or very little (1/2") at best.

It is best to get the pin-pin distance with the implement level front-back and then determine what working lengths are available to best meet the requirements of said distance. Size of machine does not matter, it is all the dimensions combined what tells you what the best possible working length is.

Some examples for top link strokes. Most cat 3 hitches take either an 8" or 10" stroke unit where as the cat 1-2 Grand Ls and MX tractors take a 12" stroke unit. There are many LS tractors where a 6" stroke unit works out best.

Just my experiences, and I do this every single day.

Excellent points MVRanch. Good info.

 

[coupman35]

Well got lot of good info here very nice . After reading , waching youtube I think the best set up for my b2650 is in the rang of 18 to 26 inch that will work best for me . Some time it get confusing but I think I got it now . Just too bad shipping and money exchange is so high from the USA id like to get one from
Fit Rite Hydraulics .Hope I can deal whit him in the future Brian really helpful and explane very good.

So I found a set up in turkey for $245.00 us that about $335.00 can free shipping also contrapart.com will make me one to my spec the rod dim is 1 3/8

18 1/2 close and 25 3/4 open that whit a 7 1/4 stoke I thing it will work for what am going to use it for .Again thanks guy for all the great info

 

[coupman35]

Here a pic of my top link will get better one on soon

 

[coupman35]

just whent in shop got a few pics. The stroke is about 7 inch

 

[JNA]

MtnVR . I need to measure my top link on M9540 it is to long for the scraper blade (I can't get it high enough). When it all the way up it is not level(plumb).It needs to be shorter. I would like to keep in touch with you so I can evaluate what I need.Iwonder if I can use some type of an extension for other emplements.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

MtnVR . I need to measure my top link on M9540 it is to long for the scraper blade (I can't get it high enough). When it all the way up it is not level(plumb).It needs to be shorter. I would like to keep in touch with you so I can evaluate what I need.Iwonder if I can use some type of an extension for other emplements.

Take a look at this link, It will work for most any implement, not just a box blade and get the asked for dimension. I can make a recommendation from that.

 

[coupman35]

still haven't try it yet waiting for my box blade .

 

[Kanook]

COUPMAN35....Did you get the top link from the outfit in TURKEY??? I'm looking for one as well and its primary use will be with a box blade, so I'm curious how your works out.

 

[coupman35]

Yes that the one I got from turkey .It well built and the price was rite 335.00$ plus 23.00$ duty Canadian and got it in 2 week