dustycoyote
Bronze Member
Morning (or afternoon depending on where you are...) everyone,
I am looking to get a Hyd Top Link for my tractor and am hoping to get some help.
I have an MT3 52HC.
I have 2 rear remotes so I have a hookup available for the top link, but need some help finding the right parts to buy. (just as an FYI, the MT352 hydro comes with 2 rear remotes standard. The MT3 shuttle comes with 3 standard. no idea why LS specs them this way but bummer for me...)
my manual top link is CAT 2 on the implement end and CAT 1 on the tractor end. It is about 19.5in when fully retracted, and approx 27in when extended fully to a usable position.
It seems that a lot of people recommend Agristoreusa.com, and they do have a CAT 1-2 cylindar that is 19.5 retracted but is only just over 25in when extended. That seems like a really small range of movement and I had hoped to find something that offered a little more range. I haven't been able to find a CAT 1-2 option anywhere else that seems to be anywhere close to my retracted length. I expect I could get something custom-made, but I don't make money with my tractor and it is hard to justify the expense to go that route.
I'm a new tractor owner and always like to get advice here before I make decisions and I hoped to get some info on what size hoses and connectors I need to look for. I am assuming 1/2 inch connections? My current hoses look like they are regular valve type rather than ball type. does that sound correct?
Anything else I need to be considering or looking for?
I am looking to get a Hyd Top Link for my tractor and am hoping to get some help.
I have an MT3 52HC.
I have 2 rear remotes so I have a hookup available for the top link, but need some help finding the right parts to buy. (just as an FYI, the MT352 hydro comes with 2 rear remotes standard. The MT3 shuttle comes with 3 standard. no idea why LS specs them this way but bummer for me...)
my manual top link is CAT 2 on the implement end and CAT 1 on the tractor end. It is about 19.5in when fully retracted, and approx 27in when extended fully to a usable position.
It seems that a lot of people recommend Agristoreusa.com, and they do have a CAT 1-2 cylindar that is 19.5 retracted but is only just over 25in when extended. That seems like a really small range of movement and I had hoped to find something that offered a little more range. I haven't been able to find a CAT 1-2 option anywhere else that seems to be anywhere close to my retracted length. I expect I could get something custom-made, but I don't make money with my tractor and it is hard to justify the expense to go that route.
I'm a new tractor owner and always like to get advice here before I make decisions and I hoped to get some info on what size hoses and connectors I need to look for. I am assuming 1/2 inch connections? My current hoses look like they are regular valve type rather than ball type. does that sound correct?
Anything else I need to be considering or looking for?
