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I am certain that there is no Kubota hydraulic top link only for any of the tractors and for the machines that they have hydraulic top & tilt sets for you have to purchase both the top & tilt links.
You will need to go after market. An 18"-26" units works well for the B series tractors. Keep in mind that most units will need to have the tractor end ball swivel ground down for width. The std cat 1 width is 1 3/4" and the B series is 1 9/16" wide.
You will need to go after market. An 18"-26" units works well for the B series tractors. Keep in mind that most units will need to have the tractor end ball swivel ground down for width. The std cat 1 width is 1 3/4" and the B series is 1 9/16" wide.
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Agree you have no real choice but to go aftermarket for the hydraulic top link. I have found the hyd top link to be extremely useful in all sorts of ways and recommend it highly. Would not even think of using a box scraper without one. Saves countless grief making adjustments and getting on/off the tractor. Works well with MANY if not all implements. Among the surprises is the assist it gives in hitching up 3pt attachments , being able to move heavy implements around a little bit without getting a hernia, etc. A nice feature is that they both pull and push.
Sort of alarming to hear that the tractor end of the hydraulic top link has to be ground down. There are world-wide standards for the 3pt hitch and somebody somewhere is NOT compliant with the standards. Either Kubota or the top link manufacturers, one. MtnView certainly sounds like he knows what he is talking about. I've only used the hyd top link on a larger MF tractor. If I were you I would get a caliper and make some very careful measurements of the 2650 top link connection space and then go shopping among the several manufacturers of hydraulic top links. A few phone calls seem to be in order to discuss the compatibility issue. I'd do quite a bit of that before doing any grinding.
I got mine through a very knowledgeable dealer who acquired the unit for me from a 3rd party. Price wise of course you are better on your own.
p.s.: Do some measurements on the length range you need for the top link. MtnView seems to have experience there and has given you a length range to look for. Take some measurements and see if that length range covers your applications. These things are not cheap (expect $500 or so) and you really want to get it right. I'm assuming without insulting your intel that you have the spare remote to use and all that.
Sort of alarming to hear that the tractor end of the hydraulic top link has to be ground down. There are world-wide standards for the 3pt hitch and somebody somewhere is NOT compliant with the standards. Either Kubota or the top link manufacturers, one. MtnView certainly sounds like he knows what he is talking about. I've only used the hyd top link on a larger MF tractor. If I were you I would get a caliper and make some very careful measurements of the 2650 top link connection space and then go shopping among the several manufacturers of hydraulic top links. A few phone calls seem to be in order to discuss the compatibility issue. I'd do quite a bit of that before doing any grinding.
I got mine through a very knowledgeable dealer who acquired the unit for me from a 3rd party. Price wise of course you are better on your own.
p.s.: Do some measurements on the length range you need for the top link. MtnView seems to have experience there and has given you a length range to look for. Take some measurements and see if that length range covers your applications. These things are not cheap (expect $500 or so) and you really want to get it right. I'm assuming without insulting your intel that you have the spare remote to use and all that.
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Who knows why,:confused3: but Kubota B and BX series top links have the 1 9/16" wide ball swivels at the tractor end and the std 1 3/4" wide swivel for the implement end. Sort of like JD on their 5000e series tractors have a 1 3/4" wide cat 2 tractor end and the std 2" wide cat 2 implement end.
Here is a fail safe way to determine what will work best for an over all working length for a hydraulic top link. This measurement tells you what should be close to the mid stoke of the hydraulic link. I typically try to get just a bit more retraction than extension.
Good luck in your search.
Who knows why,:confused3: but Kubota B and BX series top links have the 1 9/16" wide ball swivels at the tractor end and the std 1 3/4" wide swivel for the implement end. Sort of like JD on their 5000e series tractors have a 1 3/4" wide cat 2 tractor end and the std 2" wide cat 2 implement end.
Here is a fail safe way to determine what will work best for an over all working length for a hydraulic top link. This measurement tells you what should be close to the mid stoke of the hydraulic link. I typically try to get just a bit more retraction than extension.
Good luck in your search.
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Thanks for info guy . So I need a 18 retract and 26 1/2 extension .Now uhave the choice of getting a cat two whit 1 inch pin hole and add a 3/4 bushing . Also get a 1.5 bore or a 2 inch bore . What best way to go .
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Why do you want a cat 2 end for your cat 1 tractor???? I personally would not get use a 1 1/2" dia cylinder for any tractor bigger than an actual garden tractor. Get a 2" dia cylinder. When I supply my customers with a B series tractor, I provide a 2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/4" dia rod having a working length of 18"-26". This top link has a 1 9/16" wide cat 1 ball swivel at the tractor end and a 1 3/4" wide ball swivel at the rod-implement end.
The picture shows a B series top & tilt set of cylinders. This is what works best for the B series tractors unless you are using a Pat's quick hitch. Then it needs the top link to be 2" longer for a 20"-30" working length.
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That good info.But see am in Canada so I have to try and find something close to me to get this ship to me will be crazy price.Unless you have a good shipping price..If you no what I mean.
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I'm not trying to make a sale, shipping is typically $100 for a Canada shipment. I'm just trying to get you the correct info so you don't get either the wrong item or an item that has to be modified.
A guesstimate to get a complete top link kit from me would be $475-$500 US. So add the 25-30% exchange rate and you have what you have.
My guess is that you are going to have to grind the tractor end ball swivel.
Good luck.
Plus I'm 19 weeks out, so it would be awhile before you received anything from me.
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No that great you trying to help me out that how I look at it . And if you make a sale at the same time even better. The only thing holding back it the exchange rate right now it a bite to much.
That price is that for the complete kit .hose and cylinder Id do have the remote vale on the tractor that am using whit snow blower. What be the price just for the top cylinder whit hose.
That price is that for the complete kit .hose and cylinder Id do have the remote vale on the tractor that am using whit snow blower. What be the price just for the top cylinder whit hose.
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A cat 1 top link built with a 2" dia cylinder with a 1 1/4" dia rod having an 18"-26" working length having a 1 9/16" wide ball swivel at the tractor end. $300
A hose kit made with 3/8" hose and male AG type couplers. $60 Coupler size to be determined. I believe that the cab models take 1/2" couplers.
A set of flow restrictors, these allow for slower smoother adjustments of the hydraulic link. $15
Shipping costs of $100-$125 estimated.
Total estimated cost, $475-$500 US.
Shop around, you should be able to find something that should work for you with minimal alterations required. :thumbsup: