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Buying a Topper

  • 31-05-2021 9:16pm
    #1
    Gorteen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭


    My neighbour is selling an old topper which seems to work ok. But it doesn't seem to have any way of connection to the top link ( I think that's the correct term) and is just fixed to the tractor at the two lift arms. Is this normal? Is something missing?


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  • #2
    muddle84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭muddle84


    There should be an A shaped frame that bolts onto the lift arm mounts and has a chain or sling connecting it to the rear of the topper like in the image in the link below:

    https://www.fleming-agri.com/product-catalogue/heavy-duty-6ft-topper/


  • #3
    Dinzee Conlee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭Dinzee Conlee


    Gorteen wrote: »
    My neighbour is selling an old topper which seems to work ok. But it doesn't seem to have any way of connection to the top link ( I think that's the correct term) and is just fixed to the tractor at the two lift arms. Is this normal? Is something missing?

    Does it go under the arms a bit?

    Some toppers, there is a bit that comes in farther into the tractor, so when raised, this stops the topper falling backwards...

    Hard to explain, see pic below, and note where the holes for the lift arms...

    https://mccordmachinery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/P1180167.jpg


  • #4
    Gorteen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    Dinzee Conlee wrote: »
    Does it go under the arms a bit?

    Some toppers, there is a bit that comes in farther into the tractor, so when raised, this stops the topper falling backwards...

    Hard to explain, see pic below, and note where the holes for the lift arms...

    https://mccordmachinery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/P1180167.jpg

    That looks like the one he has. I'll have a closer look and try to get a pic


  • #5
    Fils
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Fils


    If it was a router that had it I’d buy new.


  • #6
    Gorteen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    Fils wrote: »
    If it was a router that had it I’d buy new.

    I don't understand what you mean


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  • #7
    Ashill5
    Registered Users Posts: 192 ✭✭Ashill5


    Fils wrote: »
    If it was a router that had it I’d buy new.

    Roughly what would a new topoer cost


  • #8
    Fils
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Fils


    I don’t know I don’t sell toppers. As my previous advice I’d buy new if precious owner was a rooter.


  • #9
    Gorteen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    Fils wrote: »
    I don’t know I don’t sell toppers. As my previous advice I’d buy new if precious owner was a rooter.

    What's a rooter?


  • #10
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,052 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    A rooter is someone who is a bit rough with things. i.e. his machinery would not be in good condition or well maintained.


  • #11
    Iodine1
    Registered Users Posts: 377 ✭✭Iodine1


    https://images.app.goo.gl/xvGhiXZPH3Fay59C9

    This is a common older type topper, complete and never intended to be used with a top link. Caught under the rear arms and works fine, lifting and in work.


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  • #12
    Fils
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Fils


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    A rooter is someone who is a bit rough with things. i.e. his machinery would not be in good condition or well maintained.

    There is no ‘a bit’ with a router. Typical rooter now is with the berlingo van and haven’t washed it in 10 years, side rear light broke, trailing socket hanging off it. The dash covered in old fag boxes, empty bottles of club orange and various farming paraphernalia.


  • #13
    Gorteen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    This is the topper in question. I don’t see how there can be a connection for the top link. It seems in fairly good order, is kept indoors and works ok. The button on the top of the PTO shaft is stuck (probably from lack of use). Can anyone suggest a value for this topper?


  • #14
    Iodine1
    Registered Users Posts: 377 ✭✭Iodine1


    Nothing wrong or missing from that type. Should be easy enough to free up the button, soak it in penetrating oil or wd40. Couldn't value it. What's a new one this size costing?


  • #15
    Stihl waters
    Registered Users Posts: 715 ✭✭✭Stihl waters


    If its working well and no major rust i think 450 to 600 should be plenty for it


  • #16
    kollegeknight
    Registered Users Posts: 3,218 ✭✭✭kollegeknight


    I never saw that type of set up before but a quick google has one on the back end of the tractor and doesn’t use a top link.

    The price is from a year ago and condition different but you can guage from there.

    https://www.adverts.ie/18506507


    A brand new topper is around €1250-€1500
    I paid €1250 for a 6’ Fleming semi offset with galvanise skids around 3/4 years ago.


  • #17
    Gorteen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    Thanks to everyone for advice. It's now mine and I wondered what sort of maintenance is required on one of these toppers? Do I need to grease anything?


  • #18
    White Clover
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭White Clover


    Gorteen wrote: »
    Thanks to everyone for advice. It's now mine and I wondered what sort of maintenance is required on one of these toppers? Do I need to grease anything?

    Grease the drive shaft and might be no harm to drain the gearbox and use gear oil when refilling.


  • #19
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,052 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Check the blades - might need sharpening or replacing.


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