What size toplink....?

[chico922]

I have a John Deere 755 and am buying a box blade from a friend. I need to buy a toplink for it but, being new to the tractor thing I don't know what size I need. I hope someone can help me with this.

 

[TBone]

According to www.tractortips.com the 755 comes equipped with a Cat. 1 3PH.

TBone

 

[MikePA]

<font color="blue">I need to buy a toplink for it but, being new to the tractor thing I don't know what size I need. </font>
By size, do you mean category of toplink or length of the toplink?

 

[slowrev]

Hook up the box blade and measure how long the top link needs to be, pin center to pin center. Buy one that the mid point of its adjustment is the length you need.

 

[stvman]

You may want to consider a top and tilt kit, it is a perfect accessory for a box blade.

 

[chico922]

Mike,
I need to know how long my toplink needs to be.

 

[Nelson]

Hook up the box blade to the lower links. Level it by raising or lowering the lower links. Measure from the center of the top link pin on the box blade to the center of the toplink pin on the tractor. Buy a top link that is that long at the center of it's adjustment. Then you can tilt the box blade forward or back as needed. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JerryG]

Re: What size toplink..JD 755?

Can someone with a JD 755 measure it for this fellow?

 

[MikePA]

Re: What size toplink..JD 755?

<font color="blue"> Can someone with a JD 755 measure it for this fellow? </font>
This is the only way I know to determine the proper length. Might also try calling a JD dealer.

 

[Inspector507]

chico,
A generic adjustable top link is what you need. They adjust from 21-31". If you have a TSC near you, they are about $20.

Jerry

 

[JerryG]

<font color="blue">A generic adjustable top link is what you need. They adjust from 21-31". If you have a TSC near you, they are about $20.</font>

Well, that might work. I say might because I have a 40 hp compact and the min, setting is 18" and I wouldn't want to give up that extra 3".

 

[Inspector507]

TSC has shorter ones available too at some of the stores. The body is 16" so you might be able to get as short as 18".

 

[chico922]

I was told a 16" would work. Will it?

 

[Casimir]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I was told a 16" would work. Will it? )</font>

The only way(s) to know: buy one and try it or find a 755 with a factory toplink and measure it. I bought a generic toplink for my Ford/NH 1520 when I thought my old one was damaged. The generic turned out to be too long. I could not adjust my implements properly. Ended up taking the old one apart, cleaning it up and greasing it. Still using the old one. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif Unfortunately, I did not save my receipt, so I still have the generic /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif.

 

[normde2001]

If you do what "Slorev" and "Nelson" said, you can't go wrong. Problem solved.