CX2510 top lengths?

Machinewars · May 9, 2021

I ordered a CX2510 with rear hydraulics to run a top link. Does anyone know the lengths of the existing threaded top link?
I’m looking at https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ama-usa-category-1-hydraulic-top-link:-20-7-8-31-7-8in which has a lot of ck2510 users commenting on.

iptman · May 11, 2021

I can get you the closed measurements tomorrow. I'm looking to do the same but will order it from Fit Right Hydraulics. @MtnViewRanch

iptman · May 12, 2021

Closed, center eye to center eye it's right at 19 inches.

What I would consider fully open (pic) is 29 inches.

MtnViewRanch · May 12, 2021

Based on the info supplied, I would say either a 19 1/2"- 27 1/2" or a 20"-29".

It is actually better to get the asked for dimension of the following link and base the best possible working length off of that dimension.

Top link

Manufacturers of tractor 3 point hitch top and tilt hydraulic kits, hydraulic top links and hydraulic side links.

www.fitritehydraulics.com

Machinewars · May 13, 2021

Thank you both!

iptman · May 13, 2021

MtnViewRanch said:
Based on the info supplied, I would say either a 19 1/2"- 27 1/2" or a 20"-29".

It is actually better to get the asked for dimension of the following link and base the best possible working length off of that dimension.

Top link

Manufacturers of tractor 3 point hitch top and tilt hydraulic kits, hydraulic top links and hydraulic side links.

www.fitritehydraulics.com

"The best way to do this is to have your tractor hitched up to your box blade (as an example) have the implement level with the ground front-back and side-side. Have the implement on the ground, measure the pin-pin distance."

So would this distance ideally fall right in the middle of the closed/open spread?

MtnViewRanch · May 13, 2021

Typically for tractors with a 7" stroke or less, centered generally works the best. For 8" and longer strokes, 1/4"- 1/2" more retraction than extension seems to work well.