Hydraulic Top Link?

[MinnesotaMorg]

I recently purchased a 4707 that I haven't even taken delivery of. In another thread we were discussing snowblowing some and now I'm sitting here thinking did I make a mistake by not having the dealer install a hydraulic top link. I was planning on redoing my driveway with a boxblade (at least I think thats what ill be using), along with using a rear mount snowblower.

I guess my question's are:

1) everything I have read says I should get a hydraulic top link for using a box blade, will I hate my life if I dont have it? For snowblowing I normally would just set my tilt one time and go right?

2) if I get the hydraulic top link, that uses a rear remote right? Should I have a 3rd remote installed?

Thanks
Morgan

 

[Cycledude]

I use a hydraulic top link with all my 3point hookup stuff and love it, makes top link adjustments quick and easy anytime.
My LS tractor came from the factory equipped with three rear remotes, that was one of the big reasons I chose LS.

 

[RjCorazza]

Box blade use is much easier with a hydraulic toplink. I basically use my hydraulic toplink for the ease of the initial adjustment when switching implements.
For my blower (which uses both rear remotes) I have a permanently adjusted manual toplink that is dedicated to that implement. I do wish I had speced my tractor with 3 rear remotes.

 

[oosik]

I bought and installed a FitRite hydraulic top link. It was just - plug in two hydraulic hoses - done. I use the hydraulic top link for all of my ground engagement implements. Even my Wallenstein PTO chipper - easy to get the chipper sitting flat on the ground.

It takes my implements from - "that's close enough to being set right" to "exactly perfect setting" and all with a twitch of the hydraulic lever. It even make implement hook up easier.

I KNOW I was upset that I waited a couple years before purchasing the top link. The old procedure - stop the tractor, get down, twist-twist-twist - get back up- go a short distance - stop the tractor - etc, etc - got mighty old, mighty quick.

Get additional rear remotes if you plan on an implement that needs them. I have a VERY HEAVY Rhino rear blade. It's 100% manual. I do use the top link with this rear blade. Added rear remotes would be for tilt and angle. I only have one rear remote.

Having three rear remotes is not necessary in my case. Tilt and angle are set and not changed while the rear blade is in use. The hydraulic tilt and angle would have made my $3700 rear blade cost another $1500. Plus the cost of having the dealer add two more rear remotes.

I have NEVER regretted having only one rear remote.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I use the hyd. top link with almost every implement I own and would never be without one.

Yes, it requires a rear remote valve but I have seen some who run hoses forward and connect to a 3rd function valve.

If it were me, I'd have the extra rear remote added. Sure, it adds $$ but well worth the cost IMO.

 

[npalen]

I installed a four spool rear remote as I sometimes need three and four really costs very little more and doesn't take up much additional room. May need the fourth spool in the future.

https://summit-hydraulics.com/product/monoblock-hydraulic-directional-control-valve-4-spool-11-gpm/

 

[Citydude]

Add the 3rd remote. It's a small percentage of the total package that your investing in.

 

[MinnesotaMorg]

Okay I had them add the 3rd remote. Didn't think it was going to be that much lol but good grief. Top link is on back order, do I need the AGCO one or is there others that are better?

 

[Waltert]

Hydraulic Toplink are so good, total ease to hook up and adjust implement, must have in my book.

 

[ericm979]

The angle of the box blade determines how aggressively it cuts in. You can go from hardly cutting anything to wedging down and stopping the tractor. The right angle for conditions allows it to grab the right amount of dirt for what you are doing.

With the turnbuckle top link you have to get off and turn it by hand to make a change. With the hydraulic link you can do it from the seat. People have made the turnbuckle link work for decades. But the hydraulic link sure makes it easier. In my case it lets me get the tractor with the chipper in and out of the barn, which has a steep short ramp at the door. I need to lift the chipper as high as it will go so it does not scrape.

Top links are pretty easy to find. You don't need a dealer supplied one. But since you have not received the tractor yet, you can ask the dealer what one would cost. The remotes are probably also a dealer add on, so you might as well ask about that too. I got three remotes and top and tilt from the dealer and am very happy I got all of it.