CA top link for BH

With an adjustable link when both ends are pinned the center is turned and will adjust equally on both ends as one is RH thread and the other is LH, like a turnbuckle. The threaded ends can be turned individually, the center may need to be held by hand, so one can be 90 degrees to the other. You will use a top link with 3 point equipment so I would recommend buying one to have. With your tractor and the BH on flat ground, measure for the length you need. The top link frame should be vertical on your BH. You want a link length that is extended half way to reach between them so you have adjustment available. If your top link point has a connection point that pivots you want it to have play to let the BH float (there will be slack in the top link pivot before the BH lifts). Post a photo of the connection points of your BH as it sounds like something is missing if it can drop and hit the pto. Many have links to the rear of the BH to hold the frame upright.

I have welded top link brackets to the CA rockshaft. Cut out a pair of brackets from 3/8" flat stock and drill the top link holes in them. Raise the lift arms to max height and position the brackets so that they do not contact your seat (when you are setting in it). You can get the correct spacing between the brackets by installing a top link with a bolt thru the brackets and top link. Use washers for correct opening then tighten the nut. Finally tack the brackets to the rockshaft and weld the barckets into place.

This right side chain and turn buckle keeps the implement from swinging to the left side. The one on the left side keeps it from swing to the right.



I still can not figure out why people with light tractors want to hook the top link to make the front light enough you can't steer the tractor. If you drive over something that hits the front of the rotay cutter the tractor will spin the rear tires before it lifts the cutter. The tires are loaded on this tractor and it spins when I catch a fence post on one side getting to close to the fence.

Just came in from using mine.

After re-reading your post and looking at the photo you put in your other post, I think Gary is right. If the pto drive shaft is contacting the sides of the mast when you turn, that is a sway control issue. A top link won't fix that.

After the cutter is attached to the CA and is centered between the rear tires you could bolt a chain to the bolt holes in the lower final drive and fasten to the three point behind the lift arms on both sides. That would be a quick way to stop the sway until you could make it permanent. My picture shows an eye bolt just ahead of the lift arms. It wouldn't take a heavy chain to hold it in he center.

Edited by Dick L - 17 Jul 2019 at 8:54pm