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Pitch

03-19-2004 09:24:17

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Is there a top link with a ratchet available? Especially when using my boxblade I want to do many adjustments and it is a pain to do all that cranking. I was thinking that a truckers racheting chain tightener could be modified, but I don't want to reinvent the wheel if I don't have to.

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Tomaskid

05-17-2006 08:46:38

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Re: Toplink in reply to Pitch, 03-19-2004 09:24:17

Cheap method would be to us a strap wrench or weld a hoop on the handle so it works like a steering wheel.

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Found It.... Charles (in

03-19-2004 17:04:02

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Re: Toplink in reply to Pitch, 03-19-2004 09:24:17

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Jimbo8n

03-19-2004 14:58:28

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Re: Toplink in reply to Pitch, 03-19-2004 09:24:17

I'm pretty sure I saw exactly what you describe at TSC, but not sure what category hitch it was for. Looked just like a trucker's ratchet load binder but with eyes instead of hooks. 'Think it was even painted red. Maybe a search of their website would turn it up, why reinvent the wheel?

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Erik Graham

03-19-2004 13:33:26

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Re: Toplink in reply to Pitch, 03-19-2004 09:24:17

There are hydraulic top links out there that might do what you want to do. I am fabricating one for my NAA to use with my dirt scoop. My goal is to be able to change the tilt of the scoop with out having to twist around in the seat and adjust the manual toplink (low back with lot's of heavy miles). Lot's of folks sell hydraulic top links that are already made up with one end having a swivelling ball link and the other end having a short length of tube welded on it. I'd like to be able to pick up my load and then tilt the scoop to prevent the load from bouncing out betwixt A and B. Cheers,Erik

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no . . . Dell (WA)

03-19-2004 09:35:18

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Re: Toplink in reply to Pitch, 03-19-2004 09:24:17

Pitch..... ...the "turn-buckle" style of 3-point top-link is all that is available. You NEED a solid link to make "tillage" safe. Otherwize, yer draggin blade can catch onnna stump or boulder and pull yer tractor over backwards. The solid link also makes yer "draft" control operable. You shouldn't haffta make much/many adjustments with toplink after hook-up. Thats what yer "hy-trol" lever is for..... ...respectfully, Dell

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Steve(OR)

03-19-2004 10:59:58

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Re: Re: Toplink in reply to no . . . Dell (WA), 03-19-2004 09:35:18

With all due respect the "hy-trol" lever adjustment only changes height of the implement. If you want to adjust the angle of attack the only option I know of is by adjusting the top link. On my KK box blade if you lengthen the toplink enough you can use the rear cutting edge to back blade the surface while moving forward. Adjusting the angle of attack is also useful when changing from concave to convex terrain or if your surface consistency varies.

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Willie T

03-19-2004 13:36:05

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Re: Re: Re: Toplink in reply to Steve(OR), 03-19-2004 10:59:58

When adjusting the angle of attack you should be careful. Always have the front lower than the back. Why? If you hit something while mowing it can throw it at the tractor(you). It also takes twice as much horsepower because you have to cut the grass twice, once with the hightip of the blade and a second time with the following low tip of the blade. Be careful how you invent new ways to use your tools. A tractor can hurt you quick.

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Steve(OR) Tanker ?

03-19-2004 15:45:30

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Toplink in reply to Willie T, 03-19-2004 13:36:05

Been watching the progress on your tanker. Great job. Did you said that you can empty the tank in 3 minutes? Can you refill as fast? Can you pumpand spray directly from a lake, stream or whatever?

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Sorry - Wrong Willie

03-19-2004 23:36:30

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Toplink in reply to Steve(OR) Tanker ?, 03-19-2004 15:45:30

Nevermind

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Steve(OR)

03-19-2004 15:39:21

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Toplink in reply to Willie T, 03-19-2004 13:36:05

All very true for a mower but the comment referred to a box blade.

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souNdguy

03-19-2004 11:47:27

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Re: Re: Re: Toplink in reply to Steve(OR), 03-19-2004 10:59:58

Other than initial hookup how often are you guys adjusting your toplink? Sounds like quite a bit... Aside from the regular toplinks like TSC has.. with the post driven thru for leverage.. I've also seen a toplink on ebay with a round handle welded perpendicular to it.. gives you a wheel to turn.. looks easy.

If you want minute by minute minute adjustment on your toplink.. How about buying zanes live thang.. get a remote with it.. and then buy a top-n-tilt package comercially available for newer tractors. You can even get side levler tilt's too.. no more adjusting then... just grab the spool handle. Course all this may set you back 600-700$.. just depends on how tired that arm gets...

For those realy inventive people out there.. I'm guessing you could take a small gate opener arm (worm drive) and some relays and a DPDT toggle switch and have an electric adjustable in/out toplink... still seems like a lot of work invested and only gets you out of a little work...

Soundguy

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cHARLES (IN ga)

03-19-2004 10:35:30

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Re: Re: Toplink in reply to no . . . Dell (WA), 03-19-2004 09:35:18

He's referring to a turnbuckle style top link with a reversible "dogbone" style rachet in the middle of it with a long handle on it.

It still turns like a turnbuckle but you have a long handle and the rachet mechanism to make it easy.

I've seen the ones you are talking of on trucks for securing equipment, and I've think I've seen a real toplink that looks like that too.

Charles

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jhill

03-19-2004 15:49:06

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Re: Re: Re: Toplink in reply to cHARLES (IN ga), 03-19-2004 10:35:30

There are ratcheting units made to replace a hydraulic cylinder. You might be able to adopt one of them.

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Pitch

03-19-2004 12:11:21

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Re: Re: Re: Toplink in reply to cHARLES (IN ga), 03-19-2004 10:35:30

Steve and Charles you have got the pupose and design right Iguess that I will look for a chain tightener cut the hooks and weld on some 3pt eyes.

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