Hose Replacement

stump54 · Jul 3, 2020

What is the conventional wisdom on replacement of hydraulic hoses? Replace at set intervals or only when needed?

LouNY · Jul 3, 2020

when needed

kthompson · Jul 3, 2020

If you have hose showing heavy wear or such good to replace before failure.

/pine · Jul 3, 2020

IMO...The prudent thing to do is "be prepared"...have at least a couple of generic, common hoses in a couple different lengths (a bit longer than most on a typical machine) and an assortment of fittings and adapters that should work on typical applications...

if a hose goes out when in the field it will pump fluid the entire way back to the barn...

One advantage of replacing working hoses based solely on age etc. leaves an operator with exact emergency replacement hoses on hand...!

stump54 · Jul 4, 2020

Thanks, all

Do places that fabricate hoses, such as NAPA, have the specs for hose size/length/fittings/etc, or will I need the original?

Peter 315 · Jul 4, 2020

Bring the old hose with you...

stump54 · Jul 4, 2020

Peter 315 said:
Bring the old hose with you...

I feared as much… Tractor is hours away at a friends place...

ericm979 · Jul 4, 2020

You'll need the original.

/pine's idea of a generic replacement is a good one.

stump54 · Jul 4, 2020

I was surprised to see this particular hose is attached with hose clamps. I would have thought pressure too high for that.

Looks to be 7/16 ID, non-braided.