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Read articles →This is a hands-on install video: an owner fits an aftermarket hydraulic top link (an Amazon-sourced cylinder from Holland) to a small tractor, covering fitment issues like grinding down the mounting ear, hose connectors and the 18-inch extension needed for the rear remote, and the importance of a locking block to hold implement position. It also discusses practical range-of-motion limits with a rear blade. Short and DIY-focused, best for owners considering the same hydraulic top link upgrade.
Appears to be an individual owner documenting their own DIY installation rather than a dealer or professional reviewer.
It maintains cylinder pressure when there is no open or close pressure, so it doesn't seep out over time and keeps the blade or implement in the correct position.
No, the mounting ear that connects to the top link pin was too wide and had to be ground down on a bench grinder.
The cylinder came with hoses using a large Pioneer connector that did not work with the rear remote, requiring cut hoses and an 18-inch extension.
