--- title: "hydraulic top link — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/hydraulic-top-link" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:50:23.242Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($279K/yr) — hydraulic top link doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($279K/yr) — hydraulic top link doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "hydraulic top link — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hydraulic top link** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($279K/yr) — hydraulic top link doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$279K** **Growth (1y)** **+226.0%** **Products** **21** **Brands** **8** was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **16** **Price range** **$144.94–$317.36** **Returns** **2.9%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **14** ×0.30 Growth **80** ×0.30 Competition **48** ×0.20 Quality gap **66** ×0.10 Returns **77** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +226.0% year over year. 1K695.5Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8× ## **Competition** - VEVOR40% - Bonbo15% - KINGWAY14% - Solarhome12% - Spare Parts Holland10% - sixcow6% - Other (2 brands)4% The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 8 brands and 16 sellers compete here. **Brands** **8 **—flat was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **16** **Top 5 brand share** **90%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (11 in 20-7/8~31-7/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412pmAlnQfL.jpg) [**VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (11 in 20-7/8~31-7/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6QMRMGM) VEVOR$163.164.3★18121%▲rising 2 ![VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-28-5/16 in 19-11/16~28 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B1wNpJXOL.jpg) [**VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-28-5/16 in 19-11/16~28 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6QL7TS9) VEVOR$191.134.3★18111%▼falling 3 ![Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 18 1/8 26 3/8 with Locking Block and 2 x HosesSPH320032 for Tractor Excavators and Class 1& 2 Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+tm7dxglL.jpg) [**Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 18 1/8 26 3/8 with Locking Block and 2 x HosesSPH320032 for Tractor Excavators and Class 1& 2 Equipment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVVHF8RQ) Bonbo$148.053.6★5410%—flat 4 ![Solarhome New Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block 22 3/8 - 33 1/2 with 2 x Hose 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Compatible with Tractors Excavators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tstVaey2L.jpg) [**Solarhome New Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block 22 3/8 - 33 1/2 with 2 x Hose 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Compatible with Tractors Excavators**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC62WCNS) Solarhome$196.704.1★248%▲rising 5 ![VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (8-1/4 in 18-1/8~26-3/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ebv0uTd4L.jpg) [**VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (8-1/4 in 18-1/8~26-3/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6QTYCNZ) VEVOR$161.204.3★1817%▼falling 6 ![SPH320033 Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block 20 7/8 - 31 7/8 with 2 x Hose Two-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Set Fits for Most Tractors Excavators Class 1 and 2 Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513tb1+B2-L.jpg) [**SPH320033 Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block 20 7/8 - 31 7/8 with 2 x Hose Two-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Set Fits for Most Tractors Excavators Class 1 and 2 Equipment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYGL2HRF) Bonbo$159.543.8★395%▼falling 7 ![Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 18 1/8 Max. 26 3/8 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 8 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pFEjQtwIL.jpg) [**Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 18 1/8 Max. 26 3/8 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 8 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMCY7J5P) KINGWAY$180.374.4★405%▲rising 8 ![Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 16 1/8 Max. 22 7/16 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 6 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dEgWOc8LL.jpg) [**Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 16 1/8 Max. 22 7/16 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 6 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMCTPNS1) KINGWAY$168.944.4★404%▲rising 9 ![Upgrade Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block 18 1/8 - 26 3/8 with 2 x Hose SPH320032 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder for Tractors Excavators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wZmx-fosL.jpg) [**Upgrade Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block 18 1/8 - 26 3/8 with 2 x Hose SPH320032 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder for Tractors Excavators**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3T879VT) sixcow$144.943.8★604%▼falling 10 ![Spare Parts Holland - Hydraulic Top Link Cat 1-1 with Locking Block - Min. 18-1/8 Max. 26-3/8](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4166kglSxvL.jpg) [**Spare Parts Holland - Hydraulic Top Link Cat 1-1 with Locking Block - Min. 18-1/8 Max. 26-3/8**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JF66Y7N) Spare Parts Holland$205.604.5★3583%▲rising 11 ![Spare Parts Holland - Hydraulic Top Link Cat 1-1 with Locking Block - Min. 20-7/8 Max. 31-7/8](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4166kglSxvL.jpg) [**Spare Parts Holland - Hydraulic Top Link Cat 1-1 with Locking Block - Min. 20-7/8 Max. 31-7/8**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JGM9QN7) Spare Parts Holland$218.854.5★3993%▼falling 12 ![Solimeta Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 with Locking Block Hydraulic Cylinder (20-7/8~31-7/8) with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JpHR3xNoL.jpg) [**Solimeta Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 with Locking Block Hydraulic Cylinder (20-7/8~31-7/8) with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G64JGSLD) Solimeta$156.894.5★23%▲rising 13 ![Solarhome New Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block 21 5/8 - 32 11/16 with 2 x Hoses 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Compatible with Tractors Excavators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414innRj3DL.jpg) [**Solarhome New Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block 21 5/8 - 32 11/16 with 2 x Hoses 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Compatible with Tractors Excavators**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDG3RSJ1) Solarhome$199.274.0★23%—flat 14 ![Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block Min. 19 11/16 Max. 27 15/16 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 8 1/4 - 12000 lbs Push Force 8600 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nFWj-TiBL.jpg) [**Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block Min. 19 11/16 Max. 27 15/16 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 8 1/4 - 12000 lbs Push Force 8600 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMCVG3PH) KINGWAY$218.614.4★403%▲rising 15 ![Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 (18 1/8 - 26 3/8 3/4 Hole) with Locking Block with 2 x Hose SPH320032 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder for Tractor Excavators and Class 1& 2 Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TYQjAV56L.jpg) [**Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 (18 1/8 - 26 3/8 3/4 Hole) with Locking Block with 2 x Hose SPH320032 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder for Tractor Excavators and Class 1& 2 Equipment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F37RSZJB) sixcow$145.463.4★132%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 21 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 21 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (11 in 20-7/8~31-7/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412pmAlnQfL.jpg)**VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (11 in 20-7/8~31-7/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve** VEVOR**$163.16**4.3★181 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6QMRMGM) [![VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-28-5/16 in 19-11/16~28 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B1wNpJXOL.jpg)**VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-28-5/16 in 19-11/16~28 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve** VEVOR**$191.13**4.3★181 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6QL7TS9) [![Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 18 1/8 26 3/8 with Locking Block and 2 x HosesSPH320032 for Tractor Excavators and Class 1& 2 Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+tm7dxglL.jpg)**Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 18 1/8 26 3/8 with Locking Block and 2 x HosesSPH320032 for Tractor Excavators and Class 1& 2 Equipment** Bonbo**$148.05**3.6★54 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVVHF8RQ) [![Solarhome New Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block 22 3/8 - 33 1/2 with 2 x Hose 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Compatible with Tractors Excavators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tstVaey2L.jpg)**Solarhome New Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 2-2 with Locking Block 22 3/8 - 33 1/2 with 2 x Hose 2-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Compatible with Tractors Excavators** Solarhome**$196.70**4.1★24 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC62WCNS) [![VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (8-1/4 in 18-1/8~26-3/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ebv0uTd4L.jpg)**VEVOR Hydraulic Top Link Cat.1-1 (8-1/4 in 18-1/8~26-3/8 in) Hydraulic Cylinder with 2 Hoses & G3/8 Check Valve** VEVOR**$161.20**4.3★181 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6QTYCNZ) [![SPH320033 Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block 20 7/8 - 31 7/8 with 2 x Hose Two-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Set Fits for Most Tractors Excavators Class 1 and 2 Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513tb1+B2-L.jpg)**SPH320033 Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block 20 7/8 - 31 7/8 with 2 x Hose Two-Way Check Valve Hydraulic Cylinder Set Fits for Most Tractors Excavators Class 1 and 2 Equipment** Bonbo**$159.54**3.8★39 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYGL2HRF) [![Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 18 1/8 Max. 26 3/8 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 8 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pFEjQtwIL.jpg)**Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 18 1/8 Max. 26 3/8 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 8 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves** KINGWAY**$180.37**4.4★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMCY7J5P) [![Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 16 1/8 Max. 22 7/16 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 6 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dEgWOc8LL.jpg)**Kingway Hydraulic Top Link Cat. 1-1 with Locking Block Min. 16 1/8 Max. 22 7/16 with 2 x Hoses Stroke. 6 1/4 - 7800 lbs Push Force 5000 lbs Pull Force Dual Check Valves** KINGWAY**$168.94**4.4★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMCTPNS1) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**24% *“The cylinder itself is decent”* **Value For Money**16% *“Worth the money”* **Compatibility-Overall**7% *“TYM 494 compatible”* **Size-Overall**7% *“Perfect fit”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“fast to do”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“Works as advertised”* **Strength**4% *“Very strong”* **Mounting**4% *“all needed hardware was included”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Makes hooking up easier”* **Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**3% *“Makes fine adjustment of the implement easy”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Leak-Proof**38% *“This thing started leaking almost immediately”* **Size-Overall**12% *“the fittings on mine came less than finger tight”* **Durability**9% *“It bleeds down fairly quickly”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“Poor weld”* **Strength**7% *“Weak welds”* **Functionality-Overall**5% *“Does not work”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“the description is wrong”* **Compatibility-Overall**2% *“Does not work for a kioti NS6010”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“Since I already went thru the hassle of assembling it”* **Metal Quality**2% *“just not built with good steel”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall43% - Leak-Proof14% - Compatibility-Overall13% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Mounting2% - Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity1% - Add-Ons/Attachments1% - Durability1%