Suggestions for a Hydraulic Top Link for a CK30

[Mark_G]

I am contemplating a hydraulic top link for my CK30. I do have Pat's Easy attach on it. I am about to get a Box Blade and was thinking a Hydraulic Top Link would be a good idea. From reading I think I want a check valve. Any suggestions as to size, capacity, etc.? I didn't find anything specific while searching and I'd appreciate any help.

Thank you

 

[94BULLITT]

Agristore has some nice top links at a good price. Agristore USA | Replacement Parts | Hydraulic Top Links I got one for a Bobcat CT235 from them. Get the one that matches your OEM top link dimensions. Measure it collapsed and extended.

 

[tman1020]

I just installed one on my ct225 last week that I purchased from Brian from fit right hydraulics. He frequently posts here as mt. View ranch. I have it in conjunction with a quick hitch & no check valve and I am very pleased with it so far. He has a price list on his website with your tractor listed and was very nice and helpful. They take a while to get because he custom makes it to fit your machine.

It's nice being able to adjust so easily and quickly change implements but I was surprised at how slow the cylinder is, I thought it would be quick and jerky but it's slow and smooth. Get one if you can i think you'll like it, I do.

 

[lakngulf]

I can't offer any help with size, etc. but can say a resounding YES to functionality. I bought a 2006 used in 2009 that already had the top link remote added. I used it with all implements, but especially with the box blade. It is handy.

 

[Coyote machine]

2nd on Fit-Rite and Brian. I have both top and tilt, which is the ideal setup for box blade work. Let Brian know you have a quick attach if you have him make up your package of parts.

 

[powerscol]

Ditto on Fit-Rite and Brian. You cant go wrong with his advice, customer service and pricing. He know his stuff and will not steer you wrong.

And he is also understanding of Dummies like me

 

[IXLR8]

I have both Top-n-Tilt, if you are doing any sort of blade work... they make the job MUCH easier. I didn't get mine from Brian/Fit-Rite, although I wish I had.

 

[Mark_G]

Thank you all for the suggestions etc. I do have a single remote in the back, how hard and $ is it to double that up? Is there a controlled diverted I could hang off the single that would be relatively inexpensive and give me 2 sets (thinking top-n-tilt)?

Thanks

 

[lakngulf]

Thank you all for the suggestions etc. I do have a single remote in the back, how hard and $ is it to double that up? Is there a controlled diverted I could hang off the single that would be relatively inexpensive and give me 2 sets (thinking top-n-tilt)?

Thanks

I do not know enough about the hydraulics to help with an answer, but that would be awesome if you could go with top-n-tilt

 

[s219]

I am contemplating a hydraulic top link for my CK30. I do have Pat's Easy attach on it. I am about to get a Box Blade and was thinking a Hydraulic Top Link would be a good idea. From reading I think I want a check valve. Any suggestions as to size, capacity, etc.? I didn't find anything specific while searching and I'd appreciate any help.

Thank you

You can measure the range of your existing top link and use that for guidance. Top link cylinders are easy to find online, and run $150-250 for your size tractor, plus figure another $30-50 for hoses. Do not get a check valve if you want to float the link, which is somewhat common with box blade work or using a bush hog on undulating terrain. I have not seen the need for a check in my use of a top link, but others here need a check due to leak down somewhere in their system.