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Hydraulic Top Link with Pat's Quick Hitch - MAGISTER CAT 2

Hydraulic Top Link with Pat's Quick Hitch - MAGISTER CAT 2

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Overview

An owner-operator explains why adding a Pat's Quick Hitch to a Cat 2 tractor forced him to swap his Magister hydraulic top link from a 12-inch to a 14-inch stroke cylinder. He compares the Magister against a check-valve-equipped competitor he didn't like, walks through hydraulic fitting types (ORB, JIC, pioneer), hose routing, and thread sealing, practical detail that benefits anyone sizing or plumbing a hydraulic top link after adding a quick hitch.

An owner-operator sharing hands-on experience from their own farm, with no apparent commercial affiliation.

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