Broke a cylinder piston on the bucket cylinder this weekend doing to loader work. Bucket cylinder was in full extension and bowed and snapped under pressure. I've attached a picture.
I'm looking for some suggestions / opinions on my options for repair / replacement. I really use this tractor hard. I use the loader a lot and I've got lots of acreage where this tractor (4300 HST) is pushed to the limits.
I've seen the old thread on using larger aftermarket cylinders with some modifying but honestly I don't have much experience with hydraulics so my venture over to surplus center yielded lots of head scratching. I would consider a DIY approach using aftermarket cylinder(s) or would consider replacing just the piston. I'm assuming I'd need to replace all the rubber parts during this process too. Looking for advice on each of the available options and a ballpark cost for each option.
Thanks!
I'm looking for some suggestions / opinions on my options for repair / replacement. I really use this tractor hard. I use the loader a lot and I've got lots of acreage where this tractor (4300 HST) is pushed to the limits.
I've seen the old thread on using larger aftermarket cylinders with some modifying but honestly I don't have much experience with hydraulics so my venture over to surplus center yielded lots of head scratching. I would consider a DIY approach using aftermarket cylinder(s) or would consider replacing just the piston. I'm assuming I'd need to replace all the rubber parts during this process too. Looking for advice on each of the available options and a ballpark cost for each option.
Thanks!