Zuidberg, a Dutch engineering company which sells its products throughout the world, manufactures a range of aftermarket front linkages and power take-off (PTO) systems for all popular brands.

It has just released new kits for the Claas Arion 600 Series (Stage 5) model range. These are compatible with the 610, 630, 650 and 660 Cis and Cebis models with serial numbers starting A9x.

Zuidberg claims that a key feature of the front linkage design is its compact profile which retains the tractor’s maximum ground clearance and turning radius.

In addition, the front linkage comes with tractor-specific connections to ensure it fits exactly on the model it is destined for.

Zeidberg front linkage
The Zuidberg aftermarket front linkage sits close to the front of the tractor

The front linkage is said to come with additional support for a wide range of applications and comes fully prepared for auxiliary hydraulic connections for front-mounted implements.

Lifting capacity is 2.85t while linkages can be set to a single-acting, double-acting and transport position with the multi-valve supplied as standard.

The removable linkage arms have transport, fixed and oscillation settings. The linkage pack also comes with high quality top link, balls and towing hook.

Front PTO from Zuidberg

The Zuidberg front PTO, which has a counter clockwise speed of 1000tpm can be fitted as part of a complete linkage/PTO retrofit assembly or for installation with an existing factory-fitted front linkage.

Equipped with an oil cooler for to ensure optimum performance, the PTO clutch engagement time is variable to ensure smooth engagement.

Linkage on Claas
The linkage pack comes with hydraulic services as standard

Other features include oil-immersed clutch plates for long service life and an output shaft that can always be rotated over 60° for maximum ease of connection. The output shaft is non-rotating in unloaded condition.

Each PTO is supplied with a protective cover for the PTO stump and both the front linkage and PTO are now available across the Lynx Engineering dealer network in the UK and Farmhand in Ireland.