3-Point Hitch New HTL on 3520

[coglesby]

I finally installed a Hydraulic Top Link on my new 3520. I can't believe I have operated tractors for so long without this. It works great. I have attached pictures.

 

[Nitro-Fish]

I've been thinking about going this route myself, which manufacturers top link are you using? What is the total travel you are getting?

 

[deputy11]

That is the EXACT set up I am looking for. Must have! Where did you get it, did it come just like that or did you have to get cylinder and then get hoses made with right fittings and all of that?

 

[coglesby]

Nitrofish and Deputy11 - I purchased the cylinder (18.5 retracted with check valve) from Surplus Center. I believe it cost $189.00. This was the closest match to the factory top link. The new HTL has approximately 8" of travel. I did not purchase the hoses and fittings with the cylinder. I used my local NAPA store to make those. I used 24 inches of 1/4" hose. I used the 1/4" to reduce the flow to the cylinder providing for slower operation of the top link. I would also recommend that you buy the BSP (British Standard Pipe Threads)adaptor with the cylinder. I had trouble matching that up at the local store. I did buy swivel fittings to use where the hoses join the cylinder. The hoses with new fittings and Pioneer connectors cost approx. $120.00. Hope this helps.

 

[deputy11]

Thanks much! I had gone to JD parts at the dealer thinking there would be a ready made set up, but no. Yours looks really good, too! Nice tractor!