BX Hydraulic Line 3pt

[simoutdoors]

Has anyone else had problems with the Hydraulic delivery line for the 3 point hitch on BX?

Mine just cracked for the second time right at the flare on the left side of the tractor. First time it was under warranty, but I chose to just take the part and install myself. I believe the dealer indicated there had been some type of bulletin on that issue. To me it appears that the bends in the line are causing it to fatigue fail, likely related to thermal expansion & contraction. Going to call my dealer when they open today, but am thinking I might be better off to have a hydraulic shop make a line.

Sim

 

[LD1]

Any pictures of the line??

 

[rick480]

Yes, mine split about a month ago. There is a service bulletin out on it and as I understand they are on their second design for a replacement. Rather than wait for the replacement to be ordered I had my dealer make me up a hose which so far is working fine. I have a copy of the service bulletin.

 

[simoutdoors]

I knew when I was typing the post you guys would want a picture, but I don't have one at work.

Talking to the dealer it does sound like the Kubota part is now a hose. I will take a picture of the new and old part when I do the install, but that will likely be next week. I am spending the first weekend of the summer at camp and the tractor isn't going this time.