CK Series Loader Hoses Protection

[JPinnell]

Long time (19yr) Kubota B7800 owner here about to pull the trigger on a Kioti CK3520SE. I'm excited about the fancy 3pt hitch, better loader lift, and not spilling diesel all over the hood. BUT I am concerned with the hookup location for the loader hoses. Some of the pics I've seen online look like thise will get snagged in the woods? My trusty old Kubota had the hoses within the loader frame so they were fairly protected from snags. Kioti (and others) now have the hookups down low by your right foot. This "looks" like a snag issue to me, but is it? I realize the front right tire will block some things too. Any aftermarket guard? Am I over thinking it?

Thanks - JP

 

[34Willys]

I've snaked through the woods on mine a lot, winching and grappling, and never had an issue with that bracket and hoses snagging anything. Mine has 2 more hoses added for the 3rd function.
If you snag hoses, you might should be using a dozer.
I don't think it will be a problem.

Patrick

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I used a zip tie to tuck them up a bit.

 

[tacticalturnip]

When I first looked at the CK I was concerned about it, but going on 4 years it's never once been a problem.

That said, if someone found some armor I'd be interested in it.

Much more concerning is if your dealer didn't secure the hoses under the operator platform.

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