top,N,tilt

accordionman · Jan 30, 2002

HELLO TO ALL,
i posted this on the regular discussion group, and did not get any response.
has anyone installed a top,N,tilt on a L3000DT? if so, what parts did you use,
and where did you tap into the hydraulic system? i would appreciate any
information, and details on how you did this. thanks.
accordionman
william l. brown

billboe · Jan 31, 2002

William,

You may not get specifics on a L3000, but, there are some great threads on Top-n-Tilt. Give the search mechanism a try...

GlueGuy · Jan 31, 2002

For sure Bird built/installed his own T&T on his B2710. I forget what it cost him to do it, but I seem to recall something in the neghborhood of $700 or $800. I got a Gearmore T&T for my B7500 when I bought her. It ran nearly $1000 (installed), but I also got quotes for the same thing down near $750 (and up to $1250).

Bird · Jan 31, 2002

GlueGuy is right. I spent about $800 on my B2710; haven't responded to your question before because I'm not familiar enough with your tractor. On the B series (and quite possibly the L series also), there are two ways to get the hydraulic power to the new valve(s). One is to disconnect the Power Beyond hose from your loader valve, run a hose from there to the Inlet side of the new valve, then a hose from the Outlet side of the new valve back to where the other end of the original Power Beyond hose goes now. The other way (which I used) is to buy the optional hydraulic outlet block from Kubota (two bolts to remove existing cover and bolt the block on in its place). It comes with instructions and you run your Inlet and Outlet hoses to and from that block.

accordionman · Jan 31, 2002

HELLO AGAIN,
slightly off the subject, but i recall looking at some hydraulic information that
gave all of the names, and types of valves, and other good stuff, and i was going to
copy this, but did not, and now i am still looking for this, but have not found it.
does anybody recall seeing this, and if so, can you tell me where i might find it.
i need to study this information before i do anything to my tractor. thanks.
accordionman
william l. brown

billtech · Feb 1, 2002

Here is my homemade top n'tilt on my l35. Total cost $550, and all the parts are new. The valve has been altered so the box can float from side to side when in the float position. If anyone wants the parts and price list just ask and I will get that info out. Just keep in mind that there is a great deal of time in making something like this from scratch.
bill

billtech · Feb 1, 2002

Here is my homemade top n'tilt on my l35. Total cost $550, and all the parts are new. The valve has been altered so the box can float from side to side when in the float position. If anyone wants the parts and price list just ask and I will get that info out. Just keep in mind that there is a great deal of time in makeing something like this from scratch.
bill

billtech · Feb 1, 2002

here it is....I hope!

MarkV · Feb 1, 2002

Billtech,

Try again, inquiring minds want to see. I am not the one to ask, but some of the photo gurus can help if you explain how you are doing it.

MarkV

billtech · Feb 1, 2002

Here are the pics. Thanks to Harv

billtech · Feb 1, 2002

That was easy!! Here is another.. And for you hydro guys I know the hoses need to have elbos (90's) so they are not so sharp turns.
bill

jinman · Feb 1, 2002

Your setup looks really nice, Bill. What kind and where did you get your cylinders?

Timd · Feb 1, 2002

Re: top,N,tilt with backhoe?

bill -

Do you have a BH for your L35? Seems like there might be
some clearance issues. I would like to put T&T and a 3PH
4690 on my B2910 (right after I win the lottery of course...).
Just wondering if they can coexist. Also...the Kubota 3PH
BH's need a heavy duty toplink and I'm wondering if a
hydraulic top link cylinder is "tough enough"...

Real nice looking setup.

Timd

billtech · Feb 1, 2002

Re: top,N,tilt with backhoe?

Tim,
Yes, I have the hoe for my l35. If you look closely you can see the quick connectors on the valve. I must take the 3 pt hitch off to install hoe so I made it as easy to remove as possable. Also the valve has to come off. This is only held on by two nuts. I am not 100% done with this project ......
bill

billtech · Feb 1, 2002

Jinman,
The cylinders are new one is a prince the other I'm not shure. The valve is also a prince cost of valve was 199.50
I got everything from surplus center 1 800 488 3407 .
Hope this helps
bill

Turfman · Feb 2, 2002

Billtech, I got your private e-mail, thanks. The pictures are great. The setup looks very cleanly installed. Nice job. I need to try to set one up when I get the new tractor.

K

accordionman · Feb 2, 2002

BILLTECH,
is that control valve a single lever,(joystick)?
accordionman
william l. brown

jinman · Feb 2, 2002

Thanks for the info. I have lots of uses for small cylinders and the one on your tilt-link looked very interesting. I'll call the number and see what they have. Thanks again.

billtech · Feb 2, 2002

Bill,
Yes! The valve is a joystick! It functions like it should...pull it forward and the toplink pulls in... push it and toplink goes out. push lever to the right it lowers the right side link and pull it to the left and side link retracts. but most inportant I have set the valve to float the side link when in the float position.
bill

hayden · Feb 2, 2002

Re: top,N,tilt with backhoe?

Tim,

My TnT project was on a 2910 and I also use a B4690 BH. It all works. I got myself into a bit of trouble with the placement of the control valves and interference with the BH seat, but it's avoidable if you are careful with the valve placement. Also, be sure to use quick disconnects so you can easily remove the top cylinder and stash it when the BH is attached.