On-the-fly 3pt top link adjustment

[TomOfTarsus]

Wow. I can program in several languages, I've been at computers since punch card days, and somehow I can't come up with a thread on this despite several combinations of search terms.

I don't think they offer rear remotes for my little New Holland TC18. Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought I'd asked that question at the dealer. Anyway, after hefting an 800 lb rock around using my loader frame (as well as a couple of other objects), I got to thinking, does anyone offer an electric top link adjuster, say, a gear motor/ power screw setup that I could tilt my loader frame as the load came up or down? It'd probably be handy for back blade/box blade use as well.

I saw something about a top'n'tilt, but I think that's out for me, as handy as it might be, due to the hydraulic issue.

Thanks to all, and sorry if this is a repeat.

Tom

 

[aczlan]

I don't think they offer rear remotes for my little New Holland TC18. Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought I'd asked that question at the dealer.

Try this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/36822-tc18-rear-remotes.html you may want to to ask Inspector507 if he still has the part numbers (may be unlikely) but it looks like NH offered a rear remote kit for your tractor at one time.

Aaron Z

 

[Ductape]

New Holland may not offer any factory remotes for your tractor, but there no reason you can't add some. There have been many, many, members here who have added remotes without the help of factory kits. I imagine its possible to adapt a linear actuator to use as a top link....... but its just not practical. As heavy duty as it would need be, and the amperage draw for such a unit make it unrealistic, and it would never be as strong and dead reliable as a hydraulic top link. I say do it once, do it right, and do it with hydraulics. There is literally days, maybe weeks worth of reading on adding remote valves here on this site....... no reason you can't do it yourself.

 

[TomOfTarsus]

I think you two convinced me, but it may be a wait. I checked the referenced thread, then went to the NH site but could not find the part nos. called out there, maybe they've changed them.

I knew hydraulic was the simple, reliable way to go, but I didn't think I had that option.

Now, I'm down in KY on a job with a guy who has an 18 HP Kubota with a backhoe (and yes, I told this guy to check our forum out!). Once again, I thought mine was too small for a backhoe. So now I'm wondering again! I mean, I know I wouldn't be moving Heaven and earth with such a little thing, but I'm sure it'd save my back quite a bit anyway!

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Tom

Howdaya like that! I derailed my own thread!