Kubota BX2660 Hydraulic Top Link Install

For the last two videos, you have seen my plan come to life for the hydraulic top link, now watch the install and first demonstration of the BX hydraulic Top Link
Here is the address for the top link if you're interested in one for yourself.
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[@BiffsEquipment]

Great video, I’m glad I could assist with helping you get the proper hydraulic fittings buddy. One note, it’s not a bad idea to use a special hydraulic thread sealant on the end of the threads before threading on the couplers.. odds are you won’t have any leaks but if you do find it leaks I would highly suggest using this special hydraulic thread sealant. The stuff I use is made by Permitex and it works awesome, just don’t use too much as you don’t want it getting into your hydraulic system and I’m sure you know this as well but never ever use Teflon based thread paste or thread tapes when working with hydraulic fittings. Great video as always 👍🏻

[@HuserHelpers]

That is exactly what I used. Dad had it at the shop so I assembled the pipe fittings there.

[@SteelerStewart]

How long did you make your hydraulic hoses?

[@HuserHelpers]

20" of hose, then the fittings

[@laurie7251]

what size top link did you buy?

[@HuserHelpers]

I can't remember off the top of my head, but there is another video I filmed when measuring the length. I think in the description I mention the length.

[@jonathanmiller7622]

Hi, I'm trying to hook up a ditch and bank mower to my BX23S. So far I havent a kit solely for this tractor. Have you had other people try to add the kit you used to their tractor?

[@HuserHelpers]

Hi Jonathan. I'm not a dealer, just another consumer like yourself. I could see how the rear remotes could be used to control a three point mounted mower, but I don't have any experience with them myself. Let me know what you come up with. Jason

[@TractorTech]

Nice video and nice job on the install! That is going to make your box blade so much more user friendly. How much were the remotes?

[@HuserHelpers]

I paid right at $320 shipped to my house. I live in Central IL, but use the Kubota dealer in Independence, KS.

[@jeffdavis7872]

The rear output connectors magically changed from the left side of your BX over to the right side!

[@whataboat]

Why are the tractor hydraulic connectors on the left side of tractor at start of video, and on the right side at the end of the video?

[@HuserHelpers]

Camera was forward facing on my phone so I could make sure everything thing was in frame

[@garymeyer3294]

@@HuserHelpers What???????

[@HuserHelpers]

@@garymeyer3294 for whatever reason the phone does it, when I use the camera on the screen side, it reverses the image. So at the beginning of the video, I had the camera facing me so I could see if I was in frame, and later I filmed it with the camera rear facing, which shows how it really is. I didn't notice it until I went to edit the video. Thanks for watching, Jason

[@Stepside906]

I would love to install a duel rear hydraulics on my B2650 but my dealer wants 2k. I need to find another way lol

[@HuserHelpers]

Look into buying the kit, it really was easy enough to install. If you're looking for top and tilt, this really is a slick option. Thanks for watching!

[@danielmeyer403]

Quick-Hitch dude.

[@HuserHelpers]

Hi Daniel, not sure how a quick hitch would help if trying to address the need to adjust top link between going forward and backwards. Can you explain?

[@danielmeyer403]

@@HuserHelpers Not a whole lot, but it was painful to watch you fight with that box blade to get it attached. That's a 3 second maneuver with a quick-hitch. Usually without leaving the seat.

[@pauls.1297]

@@danielmeyer403 And you accomplish everything the same, just less hassle!!

[@danyoder3534]

Cylinder looks to long it should raise the back of your blade higher cause there’s no reason to go as low as it will. Looks like a lot of money just so you don’t have to turn your top link

[@HuserHelpers]

The issue is the next shorter cylinder was too short on fully extended. I might play with the location of the box blade top pin to see if I can get it closer to the center of stroke. Thanks for watching

[@wraith3951]

I thought the same thing. Sadly it is definitely to short. The extended length drops the rear of the box blade past the usable usage point. When retracted it should pull in enough to allow use of your Scarifiers with out it cutting or grabbing material with the front cutting edge. Now I am second guessing my length on my hydraulic top link. But a solid job on install of valves, piping, hoses, and working thru your tractor end of the top link issue.👍🏾

[@HuserHelpers]

@@wraith3951 now that I have my Pat's system, it is perfect. I always intended to get a Pat's system. Check out the Pat's installation video showing how it currently works. Thanks for watching.

[@carolinahuser1071]

great content. #peoriaillinois

[@HuserHelpers]

Thanks for watching