Hydraulic Top Link Conversion Cost Estimate?

[UrbannGuerilla]

I'm just curious.. how much is the "average" cost to convert a manual top link to a hydraulic top link on an older tractor?

1983 AC 5050. 50 hp. Type I/II 3pt hitch.

If I can answer anything that will better help you to answer as best you can, ask me..

**EDIT** - We just got the tractor, but if I am not mistaken, we have a lever by the right front of the seat that operates the "auxillary hydraulics" according to the manual. We're having HD ramps built for the trailer so I have not had a chance to test it out yet.

-UG

 

[/pine]

average cost of the cylinder $175-$250

average cost of control valve $125-$175

hoses and fittings $100-$150 (possibly less...no QD's are required)

plus whatever it takes to access your pump...i.e., PB kit etc...(for my older Kubota it was about $100

you will also need a way of mounting the control valve...

whatever it costs...if you use any type of rear blade or even a carry all...once you have a hydraulic toplink you will wonder how you ever got along with a manual one...

 

[beenthere]

And if you already have the rear quick connectors and the "lever" to control a dual cylinder, then just the cost of the cylinder per /pine's numbers.

 

[texasjohn]

I built my own HTL.
Cylinder from TSC, nothing fancy, be sure and get length you need.
Hoses and fittings from TSC...standard quick connect to rear ports.
Has worked for me multiple years. Figures below are on the high side if you use all standard components from TSC.