Hydraulic top link help needed

dixie · Dec 22, 2011

I am interested in purchasing a hydraulic top link for my Kubota M5700. It is already factory plumbed for rear hydraulics. Is their a particular brand, style, feature, size, etc. I need to consider before I purchase? Any other issues I may need to consider?

Thanks in advance.

Martian · Dec 22, 2011

Look up MtnViewRanch here on TBN. Send him a private message. He's got the best stuff IMO.

Here is a link to his profile and at the bottom is a link to his website, just send him a PM though and he'll hook you up:thumbsup::thumbsup:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/members/mtnviewranch.html

MtnViewRanch · Dec 22, 2011

MartianTractorMan said:
Look up MtnViewRanch here on TBN. Send him a private message. He's got the best stuff IMO.

Here is a link to his profile and at the bottom is a link to his website, just send him a PM though and he'll hook you up:thumbsup::thumbsup:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/members/mtnviewranch.html

Thank you very much. :dance1:

Martian · Dec 22, 2011

MtnViewRanch said:
Thank you very much. :dance1:

And now he shows up, late to the party I see:laughing::laughing::laughing:

MtnViewRanch · Dec 22, 2011

MartianTractorMan said:
And now he shows up, late to the party I see:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Yeah, just got back home from seeing the new Sherlock Holmes movie with the wife. Very good movie by the way, at least IMO. :thumbsup:

Martian · Dec 22, 2011

MtnViewRanch said:
Yeah, just got back home from seeing the new Sherlock Holmes movie with the wife. Very good movie by the way, at least IMO. :thumbsup:

Almost went to see that, then the wife said she wanted to go shopping

MtnViewRanch · Dec 22, 2011

MartianTractorMan said:
Almost went to see that, then the wife said she wanted to go shopping

Unless she really likes shopping, she would have had a better time watching the movie. Wife says to let you know that she was the one who picked it out to go and see.

Martian · Dec 22, 2011

I'm sure she would have because after being in that mall all day I get a little fussy, I like to get in and out of those places - especially being as busy as it is with the holidays. But I guess it's the same way when I go take my time at the tractor store while she sits in the car - difference is she's learned to not come to the dealer and I still follow her to the mall

CarterandCarter · Dec 23, 2011

mtn. view has some pretty good stuff, but if you want a dpcv i have them on my my cylinder. (just to give you all your options)

RFB · Dec 23, 2011

I just purchased a hydro top link from Fit Rite.

The proprietor was extremely accomodating, very user friendly, and very responsive.

teg · Dec 24, 2011

CarterandCarter said:
...if you want a dpcv i have them on my my cylinder...

dixie, just in case you don't know what DPCV do, it keeps an implement from dropping down even if it looses pressure. It has to have a certain amount of pressure to move it. (correct me if I'm wrong, please)

MtnViewRanch does not have that but his can "float" in and out when you need that function. His will also hold an implement in place but if your valves leak, that will also be seen in the implement dropping down.

Both have their place and use... You can do plenty of reading about both types by searching "DPCV"...

MtnViewRanch · Dec 24, 2011

teg said:
dixie, just in case you don't know what DPCV do, it keeps an implement from dropping down even if it looses pressure. It has to have a certain amount of pressure to move it. (correct me if I'm wrong, please)

MtnViewRanch does not have that but his can "float" in and out when you need that function. His will also hold an implement in place but if your valves leak, that will also be seen in the implement dropping down.

Both have their place and use... You can do plenty of reading about both types by searching "DPCV"...

This cannot be said any better, period. :thumbsup:

Bigasspilot · Dec 24, 2011

Teg, can you explain a little more about "float".

teg · Dec 24, 2011

Some spools have what's call "Float Detent", it locks the valve in an open position (so of speak) to allow the hydraulic cylinder to freely move in and out with no pressure. FEL have this feature if you push it all the way forward, it will lock in. This allow the bucket to float along the surface of the ground and you can smooth out rough areas.

For a Toplink, that mean if you have it in float position, you can pull or push the rod to fit an implement. Where the DCPV you have to use the valve to adjust it to the correct length. It can only be moved under pressure.

Bigasspilot · Dec 24, 2011

Teg thanks for the info. I am looking at getting TnT for my Bobcat 235. I have two rear remotes. One has a detent and one does not. From what i have read in the manual, I thought in the detent position hydraulic fluid is constantly supplied to the implement.

teg · Dec 24, 2011

You're right, I meant to say "Float Detent", Sorry about that.

Martian · Dec 24, 2011

Bigasspilot said:
Teg thanks for the info. I am looking at getting TnT for my Bobcat 235. I have two rear remotes. One has a detent and one does not. From what i have read in the manual, I thought in the detent position hydraulic fluid is constantly supplied to the implement.

You can get them from MtnViewRanch above. Just click on his link:thumbsup:

MtnViewRanch · Dec 24, 2011

MartianTractorMan said:
You can get them from MtnViewRanch above. Just click on his link:thumbsup:

Hey, Martian, are you looking for some brownie points. :laughing:

Float position is a great option to use with a hydraulic side link when final grading- smoothing out a road also. Especially where you have intersections such as a Y in the road. It's not that you use it a lot, but when you need it, it is VERY nice to be able to use it.

Martian · Dec 24, 2011

MtnViewRanch said:
Hey, Martian, are you looking for some brownie points. :laughing:

Float position is a great option to use with a hydraulic side link when final grading- smoothing out a road also. Especially where you have intersections such as a Y in the road. It's not that you use it a lot, but when you need it, it is VERY nice to be able to use it.

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

J_J · Dec 24, 2011

The valve for rear remotes normally does not have detent or float, and on some valves can be added.

When one adds rear remote, they should think about what their needs will be later on.

I think if I added remote valves, I would consider a three spool valve one spool with float, and one with detent for constantly running hyd motors, or log splitters, etc.

The first spool with float and the second spool operate the T-N-T, and the third spool with detents for something like hyd motors, log splitter, BH, etc.

If this were a stacked valve, you could add more spools for other functions, at any time.

This valve should also have PB.