Conversion of toplink

[sfabern]

I have a 2011 Kubota B3300 and use a LandPride 6' flail to mow my 4 acre Connecticut field. When attaching the flail, I find that adjusting the toplink to get the righ height of cut is a tedious process and am wondering if one can convert a manual toplink to a hydraulic one. Are there conversion kits and how difficult is it to connect with the rear end hydraulics if it possible at all?

Sfabern

 

[ovrszd]

Does your tractor have rear remote hydraulics?

 

[RNeumann]

It’s all doable. Hydraulic “top and tilt” or TNT is a common topic on here. Their are kits and and individual parts available. Typically you would need a set of rear remotes. The top links are more generic than the side links so you have a let up there.

 

[dixstir1]

It痴 all doable. Hydraulic 鍍op and tilt or TNT is a common topic on here. Their are kits and and individual parts available. Typically you would need a set of rear remotes. The top links are more generic than the side links so you have a let up there.

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[fried1765]

I have a 2011 Kubota B3300 and use a LandPride 6' flail to mow my 4 acre Connecticut field. When attaching the flail, I find that adjusting the toplink to get the righ height of cut is a tedious process and am wondering if one can convert a manual toplink to a hydraulic one. Are there conversion kits and how difficult is it to connect with the rear end hydraulics if it possible at all?

Sfabern

Google...."HydrauLink".
It may work for your needs.
I have two of these,..... both new in the box.
I would consider selling one, but I am in Fl. for the Winter.
Will require adding two cheap TSC bushings to decrease Cat II to Cat I.
No hydraulic connections are required
E-Bay # 293179752163 = $227.95 + $27.42 shipping.
Northern Tool = $299.99 + ?? shipping.

 

[downsizingnow48]

A contributor here (MtnViewRanch) makes custom hydraulic toplinks and sidelinks. Also generic hydraulic toplinks are available, just google it.

 

[Diggin It]

No hydraulic connections are required

Esplain?

 

[RalphVa]

Just need "power beyond" or a rear hydraulic connection and just buy the thing at TSC. It'll still be kinda trial and error, but you'll be able to do it from your seat.

Ralph

 

[ptsg]

Esplain?

Did you google it?

 

[fried1765]

Esplain?

You really do need to google "HydrauLink" to get the explaination.
It is a very unique, and simple system.

 

[fried1765]

Did you google it?

View attachment 634817

Yup..... that's it!

 

[Diggin It]

The one I ducked goes to NT but doesn't really explain how it works, though it shows two hydraulic hose connections.

 

[ptsg]

https://www.northerntool.com/images/downloads/manuals/26693.pdf

 

[ovrszd]

From half way around the World you got your answer!!!!

Thanks Pedro!!!!!

 

[fried1765]

The one I ducked goes to NT but doesn't really explain how it works, though it shows two hydraulic hose connections.

As in my post #5.
There are NO hydraulic HOSE connections to a "HydrauLink".

 

[jgedmond]

I had not seen the Hydralink before - very cool. The biggest issues that I see are the limited adjustment range (4") and no on-the-fly adjustment. However, if the Hydralink will work for the OP, it is definitely the cheaper and simpler way to go especially if he does not already have the rear remotes.

FYI, for my Victory flail mower on the Kioti NX5010C, I need about 29" on the top link to cut my rough pastures to a few inches tall. Most Cat 1 hydraulic top links use cylinders with 8" - 10" throw. I am looking at hydraulic links that go from ~21" to ~31" for my setup.

 

[fried1765]

I had not seen the Hydralink before - very cool. The biggest issues that I see are the limited adjustment range (4") and no on-the-fly adjustment. However, if the Hydralink will work for the OP, it is definitely the cheaper and simpler way to go especially if he does not already have the rear remotes.

FYI, for my Victory flail mower on the Kioti NX5010C, I need about 29" on the top link to cut my rough pastures to a few inches tall. Most Cat 1 hydraulic top links use cylinders with 8" - 10" throw. I am looking at hydraulic links that go from ~21" to ~31" for my setup.

The HydrauLink would definitely not work for your application.

 

[cjoffutt]

I had not seen the Hydralink before - very cool. The biggest issues that I see are the limited adjustment range (4") and no on-the-fly adjustment. However, if the Hydralink will work for the OP, it is definitely the cheaper and simpler way to go especially if he does not already have the rear remotes.

FYI, for my Victory flail mower on the Kioti NX5010C, I need about 29" on the top link to cut my rough pastures to a few inches tall. Most Cat 1 hydraulic top links use cylinders with 8" - 10" throw. I am looking at hydraulic links that go from ~21" to ~31" for my setup.

What about this one?

Category 1 Hydraulic Top Link 20 7/8" - 31 7/8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EMH0HA/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_2nYcEbT5Q18HC

 

[oosik]

That is an interesting alternative. I DO have rear remote hydraulics( one ) and a Fit Rite top link. This is such a universally useful addition - surprised this is not a standard feature. My only down side - I waited four years before adding this feature.

Everything about a hydraulic top link is a plus. Particularly as one gets older - the procedure for adjustment of a manual top link get real old, real quick.

 

[Diggin It]

The point of a board like this is to discuss things and provide information on how to use items, not to say 'Go Fish'.

Just saying 'Go Fish' kind of defeats the need for discussion boards and help forums. Is anybody willing to explain how this Hydraulink thing works, here, on this board, in detail, without just saying 'go to another site'?