Flat face hydraulic connectors are better?

[countrybumpkin]

Well your hand isn’t going to get all the dirt and grit off. Pretty simple to keep a can on the tractor.

 

[Ortimber]

Because everyone always has a can of that handy. I can clean the skid steer couplers with my hand although a rag is ideal.

Starting fluid works good too, and most of the time there is a can of that around.

 

[Industrial Toys]

If I had a million bucks, I'd bet that, nest of connectors that is supposed to connect and disconnect in one go, without issue, will be a major problem. Anything that doesn't work individually well could not possibly work as a bunch at the same time. I could be wrong.

 

[FatTire]

If I had a million bucks, I'd bet that, nest of connectors that is supposed to connect and disconnect in one go, without issue, will be a major problem. Anything that doesn't work individually well could not possibly work as a bunch at the same time. I could be wrong.

You could be wrong, but probably not.

 

[4570Man]

Starting fluid works good too, and most of the time there is a can of that around.

I treat brake cleaner, starting fluid, and carb cleaner as pretty much universal. If I only used the tractor in the same place it might not be a problem but that's not the case.

 

[mopardude318]

FF couplers might flow a little more, so I've read. They definitely are easier to clean/wipe off. I switched over to them on my M7060. I use them for my hydraulic post hole digger, and my EA Grapple. ...I have found that the highest quality couplers are made by Holmbury, a bit more expensive, but the finish on their parts is exceptional....Regarding any FF coupler, I do have a hard time connecting them together most of the time...So Holmbury makes this special male coupler that is larger/longer than a standard male coupler, with a built in chamber for the hydraulic fluid to flow into as you hook up. I have noticed that this coupler does help, BUT, once in a while, I still have to fight it. The verdict is still out. What I may eventually end up doing is converting to the screw together type they also offer...

I took a pic of this connect under pressure next to their standard male coupler:

 

[ovrszd]

I have a third function for my 4n1 on my FEL. It uses the FF connectors. One side ALWAYS locks up when removing the 4n1 to put my forks on - or whatever it does it regardless of the fact that I always "stir" the hydraulics to relieve pressure (including operating the 3rd function and stirring) before I disconnect the bucket. I ALWAYS have to crack the fitting to relieve pressure. I don't know if this is a "function" of the FF or if it is something to do with the way the 3rd function was installed but it is a fact of life. I plan to install an inline valve so I can crack it open to relieve pressure when I go to reconnect.

Oh yes, the line I crack is on the 3rd function, not on the bucket.

If you are saying the same connector locks up every time then I suggest the connector is defective. If you are saying the 3rd function system locks up and which connector freezes up varies then I suggest it's something to do with your 3rd function system. In neither case do I think it happens only because you have FF connectors. Curious situation indeed.

 

[ovrszd]

Because everyone always has a can of that handy. I can clean the skid steer couplers with my hand although a rag is ideal.

A swipe across the surface with gloved thumb works for me.

 

[ovrszd]

If I had a million bucks, I'd bet that, nest of connectors that is supposed to connect and disconnect in one go, without issue, will be a major problem. Anything that doesn't work individually well could not possibly work as a bunch at the same time. I could be wrong.

"In theory" they are betting on the leverage gained with the system to overcome the hydraulic pressure. I've never used one so can't testify either way.

 

[TerryR]

"In theory" they are betting on the leverage gained with the system to overcome the hydraulic pressure.

Not exactly. If you go through their material at least some of the connectors include a pressure release system that allows the pressure to be released before the main part of the connector is seated.