Top link worthy?

Beanmedic · Apr 21, 2014

I'm wondering. May be too light?

THIS IS A NEW OLD STOCK 2 X 14" TAILGATE LIFT CYLINDER FROM FORD FOR THE GEHL BUILT 551 ROUND BALER. P/N GH066378 IT MEASURES 28" PIN TO PIN COLLAPSED

showcrop · Apr 22, 2014

I don't know but I hope that someone does and will answer.

Shetland Sheepdog · Apr 22, 2014

I'm gonna say "too long"! I'm thinking that 28" pin to pin at mid stroke would prolly be much better! Sticks in my mind that 28" is considered median length for a top link.
JMHO, HTH, Dave

mhb@ufe · Apr 22, 2014

I don't think it is too light but it is too long. Closed length should be in the 24 inch range.

Mark

Beanmedic · Apr 22, 2014

Length may be an issue. But I have put flex-link lift arms on, which adds 4 inches anyway. I'm going to have to see if they cylinders will be "beefy" enough.

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Ultradog MN · Apr 22, 2014

I'm thinking it might be a bit long.
Mine is not here but I think it goes from about 17" to 27"
I do like having it able to go shorter like when using on a boom pole it makes the pole lift about 3' higher.

sunbeam · Apr 22, 2014

It looks like if you cut off the clevis ends and welded top link balls on you could get it short enough.

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