Best video yet on the top link!! Sure wish I would have watched this before I ordered one. Other videos say to measure your existing top link, but that assumes you have the right one to begin with. Other tips you mentioned are valuable as well. Thanks!
Thanks for the positive feedback 😁👍l think the top link is a must have. They should all come with one. Just like the SSQA on the loader. Thanks for watching 🚜💨☀️
I understood what you said in the last video, but it was nice to get technical too. Good job installing the system, you can help me with mine if I ever do it! Just pull out the drive and go south, I am guessing 750 miles or so, first place on the left. Lol.
Thanks 😁 I use it a lot more than I thought I would. I am still thinking about getting the tilt cylinder but not sure if I will use it as much as the top link. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Ok Mitch, I'm jealous now. Lol. 😂 Very cool upgrades. Thank you for the info on this. Hope to get a top link soon. Keep up the awesome work buddy. Take care. ✌️
Thank you for posting the video. I just ordered this style (different size) for my Massey Ferguson 1835m. I hope it works as good as the reviews all say.
Hey Mitch this is great information thanks... I'd like to do that to my tractor as well ... yah just have to wait for the bank to agree...lol some day soon 👍
lx2610 here and we bought the same top link but cannot connect to the factory hydraulic set up. Looks to have a 1/2” male end on the hoses that came and on the dealer installed pioneer females it’s not even close. 3/8” end screws onto the hose but does not state size of male end that is supposed to go into the tractor. Did you have to change ends or was your system already set up for that size? Our boxing was terrible aswell. Numerous scratches and such on cylinder aswell.
I have the Summit Hydraulic rear remote kit and it plugs right in. I would have to double check but I believe the Summit Kit has female 1/2” pioneer couples😁👍
Hello Mitch, This may be in my future. We have the B2601, and the 54 inch Landpride box blade. Yesterday , with your help, I built pins to replace those clips on the scarifiers from 1/2 inch bolts with 3/4 inch washers welded to the top. They work great, thanks for the inspiration. Take care, Ben from Nova Scotia
@@MJADoingStuff Awesome! thanks a lot for doing all that hydraulic works :-), I'm not too comfortable with all of this hydraulic stuff, but I want to be. I also have a B2601, and want to add rear remotes, plus hydraulic top & side links. but I'm having a hard time finding the right part numbers to order, for the cylinders that will fit the Kobuta B2601. I find your videos very helpful and motivating, thank you for spending the time to educate us! looking forward to your future videos ! :-)
@@danmiitiiwaamegokwi147 Morning Dan😁 I just put the link in the description for the top link. And as soon as I find a good not over priced tilt side cylinder I will make a video. Thank you for the comment and support. Sometimes I am not sure if my videos help anyone. I appreciate you leaving a great comment 😁👍🚜💨💡
I was thinking about one of these for our back blade and for our snow blower. Problem is one is cat 1 thee other is cat 2. What’s your professional opinion on just using bushing to accommodate the different size pins ?
@@cascaderetriever7618 I hear they do have down force setups for tractors but the B2601 doesn’t have it. I think 🤔 I can make a down force kit? Now you got my gears turning🤣👍
Ok 👍 but it will have to wait till spring-summer so I can show it on dirt😁👍I use it to control the angle of my box blade so it can be more aggressive or just to smooth out the surface. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨💡
Good video! Now I will ask a dumb question: You were (are) running the top link via one of the "hydraulic multiplier valves", correct? How do you actuate the hydraulic top link when using a multiplier valve, i.e what is the exact sequence of events? Do you hit an electrical switch to divert hydraulic oil from the lift arm valve to the multiplier... then what? Do you control the top link motion with a joystick, with a switch, or something else? I want to know this detail because I am planning to install a multiplier block on my tractor and I want to know how it works. Thanks for your excellent videos!
I will try to explain it the best that I can😁The manifold has 4 directional valves so each valve has 2 hose that go to the dual port cylinder. Each valve has 2 Solenoids that control flow direction in or out momentarily to control the cylinder in an out using a electrical stitch or button. The manifold is connected to the power beyond valve on the tractor and return is connected to the hydraulic reservoir tank. Hope that makes sense😁👍
@@MJADoingStuff It does make sense, but let me emphasize the point that confused me. The total control of the top link cylinder is via the "stitch or button" that controls the directional valve. The lever that controls the 3 point lift arms (the one that came with the tractor) has no function with the top link cylinder. In fact, the lever that controls the 3 point lift arms is totally irrelevant to the directional valves. Correct? To extend the top link cylinder you push a button, and as long as you hold that button the top link will continue to extend until it reaches its limit. To retract the top link, you push a different button (or maybe the same button but in the opposite direction) and retraction works the same way. Is this correct? I know this is a very basic (i.e. dumb) question, but nobody on youtube actually shows the action of the hydraulics and EXACTLY how that action is controlled. I appreciate your time.
@@MJADoingStuff I did watch the install video, but I will watch it again. I want to be certain I understand everything before I spend several thousand dollars on the required parts. Installation is clear from the video, but operation of the new control valves is not as clear. If it is not already clear from my questions, I am a complete novice when it comes to hydraulics. One of the things that intimidates me about the installation process is that I must remove the tractor right rear tire to allow access to the "beyond" fitting. That tire probably weighs at least 600 pounds on my tractor, so handling it is not trivial.
@@MJADoingStuff Yes, the DK standard Link is 19 1/2" to around 30". I only see Spare Parts Holland and others only have in Cat 1 is the 20 7/8 - 31 7/8 or the 18 1/2 - 26 3/8.. I do have a Quick Hitch so thinking the longer one might work best..
Best video yet on the top link!! Sure wish I would have watched this before I ordered one. Other videos say to measure your existing top link, but that assumes you have the right one to begin with. Other tips you mentioned are valuable as well. Thanks!
Thanks for the positive feedback 😁👍l think the top link is a must have. They should all come with one. Just like the SSQA on the loader. Thanks for watching 🚜💨☀️
💥 You’ve really done a lot of cool upgrades to that machine. 😁👍 Very impressive.
*Keep on tractoring!*
Thanks Jon 👍 still trying to catch up to you😁 thanks for leaving a comment. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
Ah, now this! This is a beautiful thing! I figured out how handy this would be learning to use my box blade.. Thanks for the information!
Your welcome Lucas 👍 I have another idea for the box blade coming up next week. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨💡
Sweet! I'd really like to have rear remotes and a hydraulic top link some day. Thanks for sharing, Mitch!
Well we have the same tractor 🚜 so when your ready you know where to look 👀 😁👍 Have a great weekend 🚜💨💡
@@MJADoingStuff You bet buddy! You have a great weekend, too!
Hi Mitch! Great job on the installation and explanation of the hydraulic top link. Well done!
Thanks Martin👍 I am doing my best😂 thank you for checking out the video and leaving a comment. Have a great week😁👍🚜💨🎄❄️🍻
Great video
I’m jealous of your hydraulic top link
Thanks for sharing
Tractor On!
Thanks Phil 👍 It does make things easy. It only took me a year to save up😂 Have a great weekend thanks for leaving a comment.😁👍🚜💨💡
If you keep going like this pretty soon you'll be installing wings and an autopilot system! Looking good Mitch!
Thanks Chris 👍 for checking out the video and leaving a comment. That was funny 😂Have a great weekend 👍🚜💨💡
You're going to love the top link. With that in combination with your Pat's, it is very easy to hook up. Take Care, Jason
Yep 👍. I already do 😁👍 now I just need to find a tilt cylinder that doesn’t cost arm and a leg😁👍🚜💨💡have a great weekend
I understood what you said in the last video, but it was nice to get technical too. Good job installing the system, you can help me with mine if I ever do it! Just pull out the drive and go south, I am guessing 750 miles or so, first place on the left. Lol.
Thanks 👍 I am glad I didn’t say it the wrong way 😂 Thanks for leaving a comment I appreciate it. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
My B2601 needs this!!! Great content.
Thanks 😁 I use it a lot more than I thought I would. I am still thinking about getting the tilt cylinder but not sure if I will use it as much as the top link. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Excellent, Mitch. Thanks for doing this mod AND showing us! Cheers!
Thanks Mike 👍anytime😁thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment. Have a great week 😁👍🚜💨💡
That's great! I really want to do that with mine. I'm tired of manually adjusting the top link. Well done UScuz!
Thanks Ross 👍 I got something coming up with the box blade you might like. Have a great weekend Canadian Cuz!!!😁👍🚜💨💡
@@MJADoingStuff oh! Excited. Will be watching.
Ok Mitch, I'm jealous now. Lol. 😂 Very cool upgrades. Thank you for the info on this. Hope to get a top link soon. Keep up the awesome work buddy. Take care. ✌️
Thanks Kyle 👍 When you are ready at least you already know what to get😂 I am ready happy with how it turned out. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
Thank you for posting the video. I just ordered this style (different size) for my Massey Ferguson 1835m. I
hope it works as good as the reviews all say.
You are going to love it. So much faster than changing it by hand. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳
I really like the hydraulic top link, great addition
Thanks Joseph👍it is really fast to change implements now😁👍🚜💨💡
Nice mod Mitch 👍🏻, I like the new logo, you used the Kubota font 👍🏻. Have a great weekend 🎄🎅🏻🙂🙋🏼♂️👍🏻
Thanks Luc👍 I think it looks good too. At least now people will have a idea of what the channel is about😂 have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨🙋🏻♂️
Very informative Smith. You really know your stuff.
Thanks Gary 👍 I try 😁👍🚜💨💡Have a great weekend
Nice work. good video. I need to do this myself. Thanks for the info.
Thanks 👍 I can’t wait for spring so I can use it 😂 Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
Hey Mitch this is great information thanks... I'd like to do that to my tractor as well ... yah just have to wait for the bank to agree...lol some day soon 👍
I have been waiting for a year now and I finally got the time to do it 😂 thanks for leaving a comment. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
Nice ad on. That is going to make life a lot easier. Later
Thanks Mech👍 I can’t wait to do something with it😂in the spring. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
lx2610 here and we bought the same top link but cannot connect to the factory hydraulic set up. Looks to have a 1/2” male end on the hoses that came and on the dealer installed pioneer females it’s not even close. 3/8” end screws onto the hose but does not state size of male end that is supposed to go into the tractor. Did you have to change ends or was your system already set up for that size?
Our boxing was terrible aswell. Numerous scratches and such on cylinder aswell.
I have the Summit Hydraulic rear remote kit and it plugs right in. I would have to double check but I believe the Summit Kit has female 1/2” pioneer couples😁👍
Hello Mitch,
This may be in my future. We have the B2601, and the 54 inch Landpride box blade.
Yesterday , with your help, I built pins to replace those clips on the scarifiers from 1/2 inch bolts with 3/4 inch washers welded to the top.
They work great, thanks for the inspiration.
Take care,
Ben from Nova Scotia
Sweet 👍 That’s awesome! I am glad I could help. I am doing another Mod to the box blade next week. Hope you like it. Have a great weekend Ben😁👍🚜💨💡
do you plan on adding an hydraulic side link cylinder in the future? i.e. to be able to tilt your box blade from side to side.
Yep 👍 looking for a good priced one but not having any luck 🍀 might have to wait till next year😂 thanks for leaving a comment and happy holidays 😁👍🚜💨💡
@@MJADoingStuff Awesome! thanks a lot for doing all that hydraulic works :-), I'm not too comfortable with all of this hydraulic stuff, but I want to be. I also have a B2601, and want to add rear remotes, plus hydraulic top & side links. but I'm having a hard time finding the right part numbers to order, for the cylinders that will fit the Kobuta B2601. I find your videos very helpful and motivating, thank you for spending the time to educate us! looking forward to your future videos ! :-)
@@danmiitiiwaamegokwi147 Morning Dan😁 I just put the link in the description for the top link. And as soon as I find a good not over priced tilt side cylinder I will make a video. Thank you for the comment and support. Sometimes I am not sure if my videos help anyone. I appreciate you leaving a great comment 😁👍🚜💨💡
So easy with that Summit valve.
Yep 👍 it sure is I wish the ground was not frozen 🥶 so I can tear some stuff up!!!😂 Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨🍻
I was thinking about one of these for our back blade and for our snow blower. Problem is one is cat 1 thee other is cat 2. What’s your professional opinion on just using bushing to accommodate the different size pins ?
Sounds like a good fix to me but your the real professional here 😂👍 thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍳
How much down force does the 3 point hydraulic put down? 500lb ? 2000 lbs? This would be a great video idea
That’s a good question but the 3 pt hitch has no down pressure just gravity it would just lift up the linkage😁👍🚜💨💡
@@MJADoingStuff i think a 2” diameter bore at 1,700 psi puts out like 5500 lbs of downward force.
@@cascaderetriever7618 I hear they do have down force setups for tractors but the B2601 doesn’t have it. I think 🤔 I can make a down force kit? Now you got my gears turning🤣👍
Can you do a video on benefits of hydraulic top link?
Ok 👍 but it will have to wait till spring-summer so I can show it on dirt😁👍I use it to control the angle of my box blade so it can be more aggressive or just to smooth out the surface. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨💡
Good video! Now I will ask a dumb question: You were (are) running the top link via one of the "hydraulic multiplier valves", correct? How do you actuate the hydraulic top link when using a multiplier valve, i.e what is the exact sequence of events? Do you hit an electrical switch to divert hydraulic oil from the lift arm valve to the multiplier... then what? Do you control the top link motion with a joystick, with a switch, or something else? I want to know this detail because I am planning to install a multiplier block on my tractor and I want to know how it works. Thanks for your excellent videos!
I will try to explain it the best that I can😁The manifold has 4 directional valves so each valve has 2 hose that go to the dual port cylinder. Each valve has 2 Solenoids that control flow direction in or out momentarily to control the cylinder in an out using a electrical stitch or button. The manifold is connected to the power beyond valve on the tractor and return is connected to the hydraulic reservoir tank. Hope that makes sense😁👍
@@MJADoingStuff It does make sense, but let me emphasize the point that confused me.
The total control of the top link cylinder is via the "stitch or button" that controls the directional valve. The lever that controls the 3 point lift arms (the one that came with the tractor) has no function with the top link cylinder. In fact, the lever that controls the 3 point lift arms is totally irrelevant to the directional valves. Correct?
To extend the top link cylinder you push a button, and as long as you hold that button the top link will continue to extend until it reaches its limit. To retract the top link, you push a different button (or maybe the same button but in the opposite direction) and retraction works the same way. Is this correct?
I know this is a very basic (i.e. dumb) question, but nobody on youtube actually shows the action of the hydraulics and EXACTLY how that action is controlled.
I appreciate your time.
@@waynetaylor8607 You are correct 3 point is a separate lever. Have you watched the step-by-step install? That video explains it more. 😁
@@MJADoingStuff I did watch the install video, but I will watch it again. I want to be certain I understand everything before I spend several thousand dollars on the required parts. Installation is clear from the video, but operation of the new control valves is not as clear. If it is not already clear from my questions, I am a complete novice when it comes to hydraulics.
One of the things that intimidates me about the installation process is that I must remove the tractor right rear tire to allow access to the "beyond" fitting. That tire probably weighs at least 600 pounds on my tractor, so handling it is not trivial.
@@waynetaylor8607 so I am guessing you watched the preview video? The wheel dolly will help with the tire
I have the pats easy change too I bought the 18 1/18 to 26/38 way short. I need the size you have.
Well I bet you can make something to use that in the future not a total loss😁👍🚜💨💡
Hows that Top Link holding up, I wanna buy the same size for my DK10 ?
It is working good so far did you measure to make sure it will work on your DK10? They sell multiple sizes.
@@MJADoingStuff Yes, the DK standard Link is 19 1/2" to around 30".
I only see Spare Parts Holland and others only have in Cat 1 is the 20 7/8 - 31 7/8 or the 18 1/2 - 26 3/8.. I do have a Quick Hitch so thinking the longer one might work best..
@@BuzzJones Sweet 👍 yeah looks like that is the right choice. Your are going to love it 😁👍🚜💨🍳