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Mounting a Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace the Upper Link on a Tractor 3-point Hitch

3-point hitch cylinder
Hydraulic cylinder to provide power adjustment for upper link on tractor 3-point hitch.

Plumbing for cylinder on 3-point hitch
Plumbing for hydraulic cylinder. Hoses should be small (1/4") to limit speed of actuation.

Rod end fitting on cylinder
Swivel end (3-point hitch replacement ball end) welded to end of cylinder rod. Use 3/4" diameter for category 1 and 1" for category 2. Extend and protect rod while welding.


Category 1 swivel
Swivel to connect tractor to cylinder -- category 1. See drawing for dimensions.

Category 2 swivel
Swivel to connect tractor to cylinder -- category 2. See drawing for dimensions.

drawing of swivel dimensions
Dimensions for swivels. Note that a 2-way swivel must be used. Each swivel is made from round steel tubing welded to 1x2' steel flat bar.


Posted on: 7/27/2005 9:23:05 AM

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