Top Link length for Box Blade

[rmasonjr]

I purchased a box blade from a local dealer and purposely did not get a top link until I hooked up the box blade and measured. When I measured from the tractor to the BB, I get ~21 inches. So, I go back to my tractor dealer to get a top link, but the only sizes he has will require me to get 2 top links depending if I want to kick the BB back or forward - seems like a little excessive to me

So, I'd like to try placing an order online with everythingattachments.com or other site, but need to know - what size top link would I need to allow me to kick the BB back and forward without having to have 2 top links?

Forgot to mention - This is going on a Yanmar 1601D with a 4' BB

Thanks!

 

[winston1]

You need a category 1. Here are several different lengths. I can't imagine one of these not working for you supplying you with all the adjustment you would need. Ag Supply - Roller Chain, PTO Shafts, Hitch Pins, Cab Cams, Sprockets, Set Collars, Top Links, Bearings, Pulley

 

[normde2001]

I don't understand that. Toplinks are normally adjustable by about 10". Are you saying his are not? You obviously need one that measures over and under 21".

 

[rmasonjr]

@winston1 - great! That is a great breakdown of the sizes - thanks!

@normde2001 - correct - he said that the shortest one would not open past the 21" measurement, and the longest would not go short enough - he recommended to get two :confused2:

 

[ProdaddyTX]

We always buy adjustable top links with a 12-13" center tube, and find that they work on all the Yanmars we stock and all the implements we put on them, with the exception of some of the Yanmar tillers which require a shorter top link.

 

[careyo63]

Most all Yanmar tillers use more than just a Adj. top link never seen one that doesn't use this yanmar setup on a 3pt. Make sure you get it if you do buy one. heard alot of people having trouble getting them to work without this setup.

 

[lens12]

I don't recommend using the top link bracket extension pictured I think that is used to lift the tillers higher to get out of the rice fields. There are more than 2 sizes of top link available. The top link should let the implement raise fairly parallel to the graound

 

[careyo63]

That is the factory top link that comes with the RS1400 that is made for the ym2000. I have a reg 18-21" that will not let the Tiller swing out far enough away from the Tires or level out properly. You hear it all the time of people having trouble without it. There are a couple that are made different you may not of had the correct one.

Carey

 

[rmully]

Carey is right ...until i got the top link he has pictured I could not clear my tires when i raised my RS1400 tiller. No problems with a box blade using a straight top link but not with the tiller.

 

[winston1]

Well I agree and disagree. The special top link is definitely the "correct" way to go but I fabricated a little short toplink and use it with my rs1300. Works fine. Not a very good picture but you can see it tilted back.

 

[careyo63]

I have a 21" and a 15" adjusted full length. Tried to use the Reg Top Link when I bought it so I wouldn't have to bolt it on Etc. Would not work on a RS1400. Rmully just went through the same problem. The 1300 is smaller so it must hookup different. Shorter Linkage or fit in between your rear wheels Etc. And to be honest I don't know anyone with a RS1400 on a Yanmar that doesn't have to use it. I have and seen ALOT of post on the subject and replied to a few myself for a RS1400 Tiller. I believe someone put longer arms on to keep it off the rears. If someone has used a standard top link on a RS1400 they need to post how they done it.

Carey