B3030 Top and Tilt measurements?

[hazmat]

My B3030 is on order. I wanted to get a toplink & sidelink ordered up from CCM so I"m ready when the tractor arrives.

I grabbed the length of the toplink closed (18") and the fixed sidelink (16.25") but didn't have a set of calipers with me to get the top & bottom pin diameters off the sidelink.

If someone could measure for me, I'd really appreciate it. Might also need the angle of the bottom clevis... An added bonus would be a picture of the rear of the tractor for reference.

Thanks in advance

 

[crbr]

My B3030 is on order. I wanted to get a toplink & sidelink ordered up from CCM so I"m ready when the tractor arrives.

I grabbed the length of the toplink closed (18") and the fixed sidelink (16.25") but didn't have a set of calipers with me to get the top & bottom pin diameters off the sidelink.

If someone could measure for me, I'd really appreciate it. Might also need the angle of the bottom clevis... An added bonus would be a picture of the rear of the tractor for reference.

Thanks in advance

Keep in mind the functionality of a quick hitch (QH) (should you so choose) prior to buying the toplink. Pat's Quick Hitch does not warn that extra long toplinks will be necessary once the QH attachments are installed. Length of necessity varies with different styles of QH use. Mine (Pat's QH) is still in the unopened shipping box. I'd send it back if I thought they'd take it with a full refund. Otherwise, it will sit there forever.

 

[hazmat]

Thanks for the warning - I've got a Harbor Freight quick hitch (similar to Imatch & Speeco) that I'll be transfering.

 

[Greenfield Dave]

I have Pats QH on my L4400, and to tip the grader box's teeth off the driveway, I have to max out the top link. I have not measured it, but am considering a hyd. top link. The QH is great, as I change implements often, but the length is a problem.

Is the check valve a necessity??

 

[hazmat]

Let's just put it this way. There are many tools that may accomplish a job, but there is always the "right" tool for that job. The check valve top link is the right tool. Especially considering it's near zero premium above a standard cylinder (unless you are going to fabricate you own & don't value your time) & that CCM is a tbn sponsor.

 

[hazmat]

Oh - I should mention that I've got the toplink on order, but put off the sidelink for now after discussing it with Mark at CCM. In order to fit the B3030, I could only get 4" travel. I'm going to see how I like the ratcheting adjustment b4 I spend the money.

 

[8561]

Hazmat - you can make a CCM side link work on your tractor. I have one on my B2410 and I can get nearly full travel. On a 3030, I'm sure you can get full travel, but it does take some modification. The first and easiest thing is to simply drill a higher hole in the lower yoke. The picture attached shows mine. It's probably all you need to do on your tractor to get what you need. The second thing I did, is on top of the cylinder body are threads to screw the top yoke into. I cut about half of them off and shortened things up even more. There will still be plenty of threads left. I've run it this way for a couple of years with no issues whatsoever. Top'n'tilt is fantastic.

 

[hazmat]

Thanks Tim - do you have any measurements of your sidelink - pin to pinA & B extended & retracted?

Are you in Southern NH? I might have to drop by with a couple cold ones to inspect your handiwork

 

[8561]

Come by any time, I'm a little west of Concord (send me a PM). If you want those measurements, I'll get them for you, but it might be a couple of days. It's baseball season which means I'm on the field 7 days a week right now.

 

[Charlesaf3]

an aside on the quick hitch - I've got the harbor freight quick hitch with my 3030, its a fine product, but I really don't find it any easier than the 3030s regular 3 point system, which is really nicely designed.