026 - Top and Tilt | Hydraulic Top Link for Kubota LX2610 | LX3310

In theis video follow-up to episodes 024 and 025 I install a hydraulic top link on the Kubota LX2610. This is the “Top” of my ongoing top-and-tilt installation project. Hopefully other LX owners will find this helpful.
#Kubota #LX2610 #TopLink
Kubota Parts:
Part #: 6C810-93021 WG#: B7362 -- Base 1st Lever Kit
Part #: 6C810-93051 WG#: B7372 -- 2nd Position Stack & Lever
Part #: 6C200-93041 WG#: B7305 -- FD (Float Detent) Valve Set
Part #: 6C200-93031 WG#: B7304 -- Double Acting Valve Section
AgristoreUSA Parts:
Part #: 06003 Category 1 Hydraulic Top Link 18 1/8" - 26 3/8"
Part #: E000050789 Hydraulic Hose Kit with 1/4" Valve Type Couplers
Videos:
Tractor Time With Tim
Hydraulic Top Links! Measure and Choose the BEST for Compact Tractors!
• Hydraulic Top Links! M...
Ryan Lynch
rear remote valve installation on a Kubota lx2610 su.
• rear remote valve inst...
the rest of the setup footage for the tractor end..
• the rest of the setup ...
Watershed Overlook
002 - Kubota LX2610 - Two MUST HAVE Accessories: Adjustable Side Link & ROPS Rattle Stop!
• 002 - Kubota LX2610 - ...
024 - Installing Rear Hydraulic Remotes on Kubota LX2610 | LX3310
• Video
025 - Kubota Rear Hydraulic Valves: The Two Types for LX2610 | LX3310
• 025 - Kubota Rear Hydr...
Links:
AgristoreUSA Category 1 Hydraulic Top Link 18 1/8”-26 3/8”
www.agristoreusa.com/products...
AgristoreUSA Hydraulic Hose Kit with 1/4" Valve Type Couplers
www.agristoreusa.com/collecti...
Kubota LX Series Compact Tractors
www.kubotausa.com/products/tr...
EA 66" Wicked XTreme Duty Compact Tractor Box Blade V2
www.everythingattachments.com...
Land Pride RB1572 Rear Blade
www.landpride.com/products/11...
Land Pride PFL1242 Pallet Forks
www.landpride.com/products/61...
Land Pride QH15 Quick Hitch
www.landpride.com/products/87...

[@MJADoingStuff]

Nice Job Chris😁Welcome to the top link club 😂👍 it is so convenient to have. I don’t know how I went without it. I change my mind every 5 minutes so being able to adjust the top link on the fly is a powerful thing. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Mitch...I can't wait to REALLY put it to use! Happy Holidays 🎄 ☃️ 🎅 🌟

[@kubotadon2070]

Excellent info. Thanks. 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

It's shaping up really nice Chris. Nice work on the job so far. I'm looking forward to seeing it in action up at the outlook this coming season. Cheers!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Gord. Hope your snowfighting season is well underway! Happy Holidays my friend! 👍🎅🎄☃️🌟🇺🇲 🇨🇦

[@earlyriser8998]

I am looking to do this and found this very helpful. I know nothing of the hydraulics of tractors and find all of this a little daunting. Your explanations are clear and precise.

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching the very kind comment...makes me feel like it's good content. Trying to make stuff that I would have found helpful. Happy Holidays! 🎅🎄☃️🌟

[@DavidWilson-vn7fm]

Awesome video Chris! You save many of us, especially with the LX2610, a ton of time in research. Thank you for the great videos and all the time you spend on them!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching...glad you found the video(s) helpful! 👍😎

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Love it, Chris! Nicely done!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Ed, much appreciated!

[@gregorymacneil2836]

Great Video - When I purchased my B2601 I wanted the extendable lower arms with ratchet adjust so Kubota supplied the LX 2610 3 pt kit instead of the standard B2601 kit. If you are buying the B2601 ask the dealer about the LX2601 3 Pt kit - it cost me an extra $325 at purchase - money well spent. Fit perfect.

[@watershedoverlook]

That's a great tip Gregory, thanks for sharing! 👍😎

[@gregorymacneil2836]

@@watershedoverlook BTW - great tip on reversing the stop limiter on the 3PT positioning lever - lots of applications for that! Have a great day!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Excellent job! I want one as well. Good video and really like the dual check valve. Well done

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Ross. I don't really need it...it's just for content. NOT!!! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@craigbrown1854]

Great video. Super usable information. thank you.

[@watershedoverlook]

Glad you found it helpful Craig. Thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@JelenOutDoors]

Excellent job Chris. I plan to add rear remotes for a top and side link sometime late Spring 2023. Looking forward to your side link video. Thanks for sharing helpful information, it's very much appreciated. Have a great day!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm still working things out on the side link...stay tuned! Good luck on your install! 👍😎

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great job with the research and getting a good top link. Lots of great information especially for someone that has this model of tractor

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching Joseph! Happy Holidays to you and yours over in the UK! 🇬🇧 🇺🇲☃️🎄🎅⭐️

[@GardenTractorBoy]

@@watershedoverlook Thank you. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!

[@tmccusk1]

Great video. Just what I was looking for. I may have the courage to attempt this myself now. Looking forward to seeing the side link video. I have the B2601.

[@watershedoverlook]

Glad it helped Tom. The job was pretty intimidating before I got started, but I think I could do another one now in just a couple of hours. Not really that bad at all (once I took off the fender)! I just watched Ryan Lynch ad rear remotes to an LX2610 Cab model...that was another level of challenging...had to cut metal. Yikes!!! Good luck on your project! 👍😎

[@ArborActive]

This is great! I want to put one on my Kioti. I haven’t done much with my hydraulics yet so this is helpful to see.

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. These three videos (024,25,26) are my first foray into hydraulics as well! Good luck with your Kioti project! 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Chris! Well researched and well done! That T&T is a GREAT addition to your LX! I probably do the same down the road. Thanks for sharing!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Martin. I don't think you'd ever regret it! (BTW, I'm whispering this comment because I know you can hear it even if the compressor is running. 😉😁)

[@DIYMyWay]

@@watershedoverlook 🤣😂👍

[@MannistoCay]

Nice work Chris, I’ll be using your videos as a reference for my buildup. Have a great weekend bud! 🌴🍻🚜

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Mark...have a great weekend and a Merry Christmas!

[@MannistoCay]

@@watershedoverlook Merry Christmas Chris, all the best buddy!🎄🎅

[@JustCaidsDayFarm]

Oh man that is so nice! I can’t believe the side link is that expensive! The top link will be a game changer for grading. I’m excited to see it in action!

[@watershedoverlook]

Yeah, I choked on the number! It was not a Kubota part...even my dealer had to go to an outside source for the cylinders. I plan on ordering a "standard" cylinder online and fabbing a side link by welding on the clevis connectors from the original OEM side sink I replaced with the ratcheting one. 👍

[@JustCaidsDayFarm]

@@watershedoverlook your solution was my first thought as well. Weld on the ends and make your own. That will be cool to see!

[@MrDoyle07]

The hydraulic top link has been the best upgrade I put on my 3039R and I know you’re going to like that thing a lot. It’s a must have.

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching Daniel, I sure love it so far! 👍

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Great video Chris. I can see champion plough man in your future. Hehe.

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Noel! 👍😆

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Evening Sir, Having Your Hydraulic top link is OUTSTANDING 👍😇💪I was please to learn about ( ASABE ) 🧐👍 5 minutes later 🤣👍 Outstanding resultes Sir 👍😇👌 Have a safe week Sir Cheers 🍻🍻

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Dave, glad you liked it! I'm really looking forward to putting it to good use! Have a great weekend and a very merry Christmas. 🎄⛄🎅❄🎁

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Nice upgrade and it’s going to make it easier when you’ll grade the road. Nice job Chris👍🏻. Ryan is a great tech, I learned a lot from his videos 👍🏻. Have a great weekend 👍🏻🙂🙋🏼‍♂️🇨🇦🇺🇸🥃. FYI, almost 12” of snow and it’s still snowing 😳😉👍🏻

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Luc. Wish we had snow here! Yeah, I enjoy Ryan's videos even when I'm not sure what the hell he's doing! 😉👍 If you haven't watched it yet, you should check out his video titled "Good Whiskey Review!!" from about three weeks ago...👍🥃😁

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

@@watershedoverlook We got a lot of snow, video coming soon 😉👍🏻. I’ll go checkout his video. Have a great week Chris 🥃🇨🇦🇺🇸🙂🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

@@watershedoverlook just watched the video, OMGGG 😂😂, I think he was feeling pretty good at the end 😂. Nice gift Chris 🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻🙂

[@watershedoverlook]

"It IS pretty smooth" I was laughing out loud!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

@@watershedoverlook 😂😂🥃

[@peterguerin5552]

Great video, I was looking to add top link and re-remotes to my B2601 and the dealer just told me land pride (new release) now sells too and tilt kits

[@watershedoverlook]

I'm glad to hear it! Confirms what my dealer said as well. Thanks for watching, and Happy Holidays!

[@mkkeashford5901]

Have had ❤top link weorks good for multiplayer implements

[@watershedoverlook]

👍 I sure won't have another tractor without one!

[@druesmith7961]

We had top and tilt installed on a bx1880 after i dont remember how many hours. Amazing upgrade. Moved up to an lx2610 with top and tilt and 3rd function installed from the get go. Tractor is finaly ready for pick up. Loaded it up yesterday and low and behold, 3 seperate hydraulic leaks. Soooo, went hope without it. What a waste of a trip with the trailer. Doin it again tomorrow.

[@watershedoverlook]

Oh man, that sucks. Good luck tomorrow! I frankly was astounded that I didn't have any leaks (he knocks on wood) at the end of this project. We'll see what happens once I really get to put it to use!

[@druesmith7961]

Well, got it home. I did swap the remote connections but due to line lengths, it is somewhat difficult to swap connections to reverse the direction. I will have to mess with it more when i have time. Bought the thing to fill tires and added liquid balast yesterday. Today, hopefully, installing a horn! Happy tractoring😁 and happy hollidays to you!

[@watershedoverlook]

@@druesmith7961 I've considered adding a horn too. What will/did you fill the tires with?

[@druesmith7961]

@@watershedoverlook 1 gallon anitifreeze and the rest water. Took between 20 and 22 gallons total. But im in Southern Az, dont think i have to worry too much about freezing. 12.4-16 size tires. The horn was super easy to install. Kit came with a switch for a utv so its a bit bigger than the cutouts in the dash. If its a 3310 i dont know if theres any unused though.

[@watershedoverlook]

My cutouts are used for my ROPS lights. (Video #004). 👍😎

[@bradbruggeman6745]

Looks good. Keep in mind that while using a bush hog or other impliments that while going through a revine that the implement can push the 3 point hitch up further than the top lifting hieght. That has happened to me.

[@watershedoverlook]

Great point! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas! 👍🎄☃️🎅❄️🌟😎

[@ke6bnl]

I have an old B7800 came with top and side link BUT I do not have the pilot check BUT mine will stay up when tractor is sitting for several days. My old Ford 3500 had the valve and it is a must. I to use the tractor mainly for road work

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching Ed. I love the old Ford tractors! I have a special love for the 8N...If you're bored I talk about it in my video " The Greatest Tractor Photo Ever Taken". Happy Holidays! 🌟☃️🎄🎅

[@pto.enterprises]

FitRite Hydraulics for your side link. And get the double acting lock valve just like what on your top cylinder.

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for the suggestion, they are on my radar. Not cheap and a long wait, but I've heard nothing but good things about him. I may end up going that route, however I think I'm going to attempt to fab one first. Not sure if my skills are up to it, but should be a fun project to attempt! 👍

[@pto.enterprises]

@Watershed Overlook ya nothing is anymore. He's a one man show. Hence the long wait times. Perfect fit on my B2650.

[@dannywilsher4165]

Nice setup. I would buy one if I had a tractor...

[@watershedoverlook]

I've been there Danny, I've been there! Thanks for watching and the kind comment. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁🎅⛄❄

[@dannywilsher4165]

@@watershedoverlook Merry Christmas to you sir!!!

[@timmarshall3651]

I ordered my LX3310 with the Land Pride Top N Tilt kit installed, it was very expensive but seems like it should be standard equipment.

[@watershedoverlook]

Congrats on the LX Tim. I'm just happy to see that there finally IS a LP Top N Tilt kit! I expect that in a few years they will be much more common! Thanks for watching 👍 😎

[@timmarshall3651]

@@watershedoverlook the tilt seems to droop and needs regular attention. For $3K it should be better, but still real nice.

[@HuserHelpers]

Hey Chris, you're going to enjoy it. I wish Kubota did a little better job on your rear couplers. The BX has such a nice setup as compared to this.

[@watershedoverlook]

Yeah, it's a tight fit back there! (Wait, that didn't sound right...😳😉)

[@davidshowalter5808]

We did one like that at work may just do it to my personal tractor at home. Is that a little wheel horse lawn and garden tractor you got in the background

[@watershedoverlook]

It is indeed! It is a 1975 B-80. If you are interested, there is some older footage of me pushing snow with it at the end of video #010! Thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@user-jl9py8zk7v]

Chris, Excellent videos on rear remote and top link. I also have a LX2610 and ordered all parts from your list. I was hoping that you had a parts list for the side cylinder and hoses. Thanks again!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Brian. I ordered the top link from AgriStore USA...there should be links in the top cylinder video, which might be helpful. Although....the last time I visited their website (which was a while ago), they were out of stock. Good luck...let me know how it turns out!

[@user-jl9py8zk7v]

Yep. They were out. Just ordered today. My question was about your research on the site cylinder. I know you haven't ordered it yet, but was hoping you still your notes with part numbers.

[@watershedoverlook]

I don't know that I ever actually got a part number for the side link, just the price estimate from my Kubota salesman. I imagine if you contact your dealer, they can get a part number for the cylinder from the Land Pride top-n-tilt kit for the B2601/LX2610.

[@user-jl9py8zk7v]

Thanks again Chris!

[@luigiCarleo4911]

Hi Chris, thank you for this informative video. I am contemplating on installing a top link and have a couple of questions for you. I noticed that you had some fitment issues, namely that the check valve on the cylinder would strike the quick connect if raised to the upmost position. I also noticed in that the LX3310 has two mounting holes on both the top link and the lifting arms. Did you try attach the cylinder to the lower of the two mounting holes on the top link? (Hole 2 in the operator’s manual pg 89). Did this make the fitment better or worse?

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching. That's a great question. Actually, I don't think I really considered using the lower mounting hole for the cylinder. However, looking back at the video, I feel like the interference would have likely been worse if the front of the cylinder was lower. I'll have to check next time I'm at the Overlook!

[@danielrapoza8468]

Hi Chris. I was just watching this video again as I want to add a Hydraulic top link to my LX. It got me thinking about your side link. Where you already have the Ratcheting Side Link on the right, would you consider adding your Hydraulic Side Link to the left side of your tractor? Or maybe putting the Ratcheting Side Link on the left if you go with the Hydraulic side Link on the right? Just thinking out loud of what I am considering doing... 🙂 👍 Dan

[@watershedoverlook]

Hi Dan. My plan is to add the hydro where the ratcheting link is. I considered switching the ratcheting link over to the other side but I think that might be introducing too many variables for my brain. I think I like the idea of having the left side static so leveling only requires adjusting the one side. I believe that will still give me more tilt than I'll probably ever need with the hydro cylinder. for my usage. If I find I'm mistaken, it will be easy to put the unused ratcheting link on the left. Keep in mind....all this from someone who hasn't actually done it yet!!! Hope that helps. 👍😎

[@andremartinez2521]

Land Pride now offers a top and tilt kit

[@watershedoverlook]

Yes. I think I mentioned they were forthcoming in the video, and they have since been released. The LX/B01 kit is part #320-166A. It includes the two cylinders but no hoses. Currently (Aug 2023) selling for about $985 USD. 👍

[@prestonharris6293]

Very informative video so I bent my top link and I’m researching upgrading potentially. Funny thing I bought my tractor from Eugene in Ashland. With that being said are you interested in selling your old top-link?

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching Preston. I bent my top link too, my first time in the seat (it's video #001)! I'm going to hang onto the top link for now as a spare, in case there's any issues with the hydro cylinder. The good news is they aren't very expensive!👍 After my video about it, I learned a LOT of folks bend them!

[@killytoo]

UK eBay £135 includes hoses and post

[@Sparky-fy1zs]

Hi Chris: I just received my 06003 top link cylinder. Unfortunately, the two ends where you insert the pins to connect the cylinder to the tractor and the implement are at 90 degrees to each other. Yours were aligned. Any idea what I can do? Can the inside of the cylinder be rotated 90 degrees somehow?

[@watershedoverlook]

Keep in mind, I am NOT an expert, but I believe the cylinder rod will rotate. I seem to recall hearing somewhere that turning it one direction is OK and the other direction...maybe not so much? I have no idea if that's true or not. If I were you, I would contact AgriStore and confirm, but I don't think it's a big issue. Good luck and let me know how it turns out

[@Sparky-fy1zs]

@@watershedoverlook Thanks. Keep it up with the videos. I have somewhat blinged the crap out of my new LX2610 with all kinds of attachments and accessories - some based on your suggestions. I am sure I will figure out how to turn that endcap. If I can not turn it as you speculated, worst case I can probably go to a hydraulic shop and have them repack the cylinder with the endcaps inline, or cot off the other endcap and reweld it inline. Just seems odd that they sent your cylinder inline and mine is offset. Thanks.

[@Sparky-fy1zs]

Thanks again Chris. The cylinder endcaps will not spin by hand but the cylinder end spins if you put a ratchet handle in each end and turn. Thx again.

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

Did you have to add rear remotes for this? Can it be done with adding remotes? I have a LX2610 and want to do this

[@watershedoverlook]

Yes, I did. It's documented in the previous two videos (#'s 025 & 026). It's the best thing I've done, tractor-wise!

[@tangoseal1]

I have a T n T kit on my 4060

[@toddcreech3763]

What size hydraulic fittings came with your two rear remotes for your tractor ? 1/4" or 1/2" ? Tractor Time with Tim did a video on his LX3310 and said his came with 1/4" but he changed them to 1/2".

[@watershedoverlook]

Hi Todd, thanks for watching. The fittings that came in the lever kits were 1/4". At this point the only thing they are hooking up to is the top (and future tilt) cylinders, so I just ordered the hose set from AgristoreUSA with the 1/4" fittings since it was the same price and then I didn't have to purchase any additional fittings.

[@toddcreech3763]

Watching your rear remote installation video now. Great video !

[@dpoff13f45]

Fellow 2610 owner here. Looking to do this in the near future. But I’ve got a question for you. Do your front tires rub on the loader frame when you turn the wheels?

[@watershedoverlook]

I don't think so...at least I've never noticed it before. I'll check next time I'm on it and confirm. 👍

[@watershedoverlook]

OK, I checked. I'm not even close to rubbing. Well over an inch between the tire and loader support at the closest point. Hope that helps. 👍

[@dpoff13f45]

Hmm…thanks. When I turn my wheels all the way left/right the outside edge of the tires rubs on the loader frame. We’ll almost the whole way, maybe a quarter turn shy. Should also mention I have the R14T tires.

[@dpoff13f45]

Should also mention I’m running the R14T tires.

[@watershedoverlook]

@@dpoff13f45 I'm running the R4 industrials...

[@GreyFarmTractors]

Hey Chris did you ever get the side link?

[@watershedoverlook]

Not yet. It's still on the list, but I've been managing with the ratcheting side link for now. I'll get there eventually, but you know how it goes...time, priorities and money! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@GreyFarmTractors]

Yep I'm finally getting ready to put rear hydraulics on my B2601 and a Hydraulic top link but I'm going with the ratchet type lift rod. I cant justify the high price for these hydraulic side links@@watershedoverlook

[@Sparky-fy1zs]

If you are to order the side link too, do you know which part # it would be for the LX2610?

[@watershedoverlook]

Sadly Sparky, I do not. I heard the price and choked. I believe it was over $600. I expect your dealer could tell you...it would be part of the new top-n-tilt kit for the B2601/LX2610.

[@Sparky-fy1zs]

@@watershedoverlook AgristoreUSA sells them. I just wondered if you found one of theirs that fits the LX2610 and the matching hoses. I will measure my side link this weekend and see if AgristoreUSA has one that will work. Thx

[@watershedoverlook]

Yes, but I don't think they sell one that matches the side link. I have my original (non-ratcheting) side link so I will probably cannibalize that to fab the side link. I think I found one that might work...if I can find the link I'll post it below...

[@watershedoverlook]

I think it was on surpluscenter.com?

[@Sparky-fy1zs]

I ordered a custom-made hydraulic side link from FitRite Hydraulics. Long lead-time for shipping but Brian was very helpful and answered all my questions.

[@luigiCarleo4911]

Hi again, I believe you have the wrong sized coupler, (Part # E000050789 Hydraulic Hose Kit with 1/4" Valve Type Couplers). I order this part but the OEM hydraulic coupler for the LX are 1/2” and not 1/4”. Unless, for some reason your Kubota came with 1/4” coupler, may I suggest you correct this. The correct SKU is 67852, imo.

[@watershedoverlook]

My rear remotes did come with 1/4" connectors. By chance, is yours a cab model? I think that kit may be 1/2".

[@luigiCarleo4911]

@@watershedoverlook Yes, I have a cab model. I find that so interesting that the same model Kubota but with a cab is configured differently!

[@watershedoverlook]

@luigiCarleo4911 I believe it's due to space. Your connectors are located in a different place than mine and the space is VERY tight. Too tight, in fact. You can see pretty clearly the issue in the two videos a out adding/improving hydraulics to my RB1672 Rear Blade. 👍 (Videos 029 & 030)

[@ojw629]

Do you have a link to your ratcheting tilt

[@watershedoverlook]

Sure. The Kubota part # is B2667. There's more on this in my video 002. Here's a link to the part on Messick's website, but you might get it cheaper at your local dealer. Good luck! www.messicks.com/parts/kubota/b2667

[@randallthomas5207]

The word is retracted vs. extended.

[@watershedoverlook]

Yeah, my brain knew that but my mouth was NOT cooperating! Age, I guess. 🙂 Thanks for watching.

[@BTHoosierHandyman]

Do you have a landplane??????

[@watershedoverlook]

I do not...just the EA 66" Box Blade and RB1672 rear scraper blade.

[@marksleeper9385]

check out the surplus center burden industries for hydraulics I get stuff from them they are great they will send you a catalog

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching and the suggestion Mark. Someone else recommended them as well and I think I have found a cylinder there that I can convert to a side link. Stay tuned... 👍😎