Grapple hydraulic hose "Keepers"

k0ua · Oct 19, 2016

Wagtail said:
Ta, James! Now I see what you've done.

My FEL 3rd Function jacks end at the R-hand arm as opposed to yours, which end in the middle. My 4in1 has the long hydraulic lines. So far, there's no interference but I'll keep the bungie-cord (also known here as an 'ockie-strap') solution in the back of my noggin for the future.

Very good. I thought of you today while I had the tractor out, and I had the phone in my pocket.

SDiver40 · Oct 19, 2016

I used a spring for a screen door and put a stainless circle loop ( not the correct name ) but don't know what else its called? Works great for me.

k0ua · Oct 19, 2016

Lots of different ways..

Wildfire · Oct 20, 2016

And then slip a sleeve over them for further protection.

powerscol · Oct 26, 2016

I forgot where I got my spring holder, but here are a few sources.
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Hydraulic Hose Stay Put - Spring Hose Keeper

I know there are others, including Amazon and others

DieselBound · Nov 3, 2016

Wildfire said:
And then slip a sleeve over them for further protection.

I'll soon to be embarking on ordering hydraulic bits for my grapple, and I've already got all my bits for my hydraulic top link. With regards to sleeve protectors, what's the general rule for where/when to use them? I'm thinking that anywhere where the hoses are out in the open (or otherwise prone to being snagged) should be sleeved. Some folks, I see, even sleeve hoses along their FEL.

powerscol · Nov 4, 2016

I just remembered where I got my hose keeper I mounted on my grapple Tractor hose reroute kit While it says welded a bolt and washer does fine.

sdef · Nov 4, 2016

I use a couple large zip ties loosely tied but had a couple failed installs before I got the length vs. movement correct. I do like the bungee cord idea better.
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