Hydraulic hose covering

[DonRybak]

I've noticed recently that the fabric sleeve covering the hydraulic hoses from the control valve up between the loader and cabin is losing it's battle with the hot FL sun. It's just falling apart. My question is if there's any sense in replacing it? Seems that if replaced with another OEM one it'll just deteriorate too. Not sure what purpose the sheath serves other than maybe preventing wear on the hoses from the cabin. Can't be to protect the hoses from the sun since the last few feet of hoses are not covered. I had a thought that a better option than another OEM one would be to drop by the fire department and see if that have any old hoses they are throwing out and get a section on that to slide over. Any thoughts as to if I just use tie straps to keep them from rubbing and disregard the sleeve? Thanks.......

 

[Melancholy Bear]

I wonder the same thing. Mine is fraying on the bottom but I think that is from it rubbing against the tire when I make a sharp turn. Do the actual rubber hoses deteriorate quickly in the sun? Would the covering help shade the hoses?

 

[Tinhack]

After loosing most all the hoses on my Kenbota to the South Texas sun, I covered them all when I replaced them. Central Florida can't be much different. The covering is cheaper than hoses.

 

[Cycledude]

After loosing most all the hoses on my Kenbota to the South Texas sun, I covered them all when I replaced them. Central Florida can't be much different. The covering is cheaper than hoses.

What did you cover them with ?

 

[the old grind]

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https://ph.parker.com/us/en/hose-guards-hose-sleeves

 

[mikester]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/searchresults?Ntt=hydraulic%20hose%20sleeve

 

[seville009]

If the sun has rotted out the sleeves/covers, that means (to me at least) that they have prevented the damage from getting to the actual hoses (not as extensive, of course).

I would replace them. Not a big deal if you don't, but might as well

 

[bdhsfz6]

In addition to providing UV and abrasion damage, these sleeves protect you from pinhole hydraulic oil leaks which can be a serious injection hazard.

 

[DonRybak]

Thanks for the replies. The existing sleeve is largest enough that all four hoses pass through it. I didn't see any on those links that were that large in diameter but they could be done individually or two per sleeve. Seems odd that the existing sleeve only covers about 3/4 of the length of the 4 hoses and none of the shorter ones by the bucket are covered. Thanks again for the replies and links..............

 

[PILOON]

If U can get some fire hose like used in many commercial buildings it makes good protection sleeves.
Usually it is 1 1/4 inch hose and is mandated to be changed @ 5 years.
Great abrasion protection.

 

[Tinhack]

What did you cover them with ?

I use PET expandable braided sleeving. It's a lot cheaper than hydraulic sleeving. You can get 1" in 100ft. roll for about $22 off Amazon.

When you buy sleeving, keep in mind it's sold by the diameter of the sleeving and not the size of the hydraulic hose. So 1" will cover 3/8" hydraulic hose nicely. You can choose to melt the ends to keep it from fraying or cover the ends with electrical tape as I did. For hose that's subject to a lot of movement, I added a tie wrap over the tape.

 

[kennyd]

Another option:

Dura-Wrap© Sleeving

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Bolt-On Hooks and Hydraulic accessories for compact tractors.

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Dura-Wrap© Sleeving - BoltOnHooks LLC

Dura Wrap sleeving, hose protection, tech flex

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[DonRybak]

Thanks kennyd............. I like the velcro closing verses having to disconnect the hoses to run them through the sleeve.......

 

[ruffdog]

Here is a large variety:

McMaster-Carr

The first one has an ID up to 3 11/16 and the velcro one goes up to 4 1/2"

 

[TMGT]

Just re-hosed the loader on my L3240, I use protective sleeving for UV protection and help prevent a mess/injury from hose failure mostly (abrasion resistance is also a plus on some applications).

I've ordered from some of the companies already mentioned but last couple were from this vendor, Electriduct 1" Nylon Protective Hose Sleeve - 25 Feet - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5N23D...abc_W7MSBV21F4BDTAMSWVR9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 they also have a size chart in the pictures.

Hopefully I won't have any more hose failures as long as I own this tractor, at least from degradation. I also replaced the large sleeve that holds the 4 3/8th hoses coming from the loader valve.

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[Tinhack]

I've ordered from some of the companies already mentioned but last couple were from this vendor, Electriduct 1" Nylon Protective Hose Sleeve - 25 Feet - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5N23D...abc_W7MSBV21F4BDTAMSWVR9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 they also have a size chart in the pictures.

Yep, I got some of that for the Ford. I totally forgot about it. I used it on the new Top & Tilt cylinder hoses. It went up $8 since I bought mine though.

 

[Fladogman]

I stopped by my local fire department and asked for some old hose. They were happy to give it to me. I used 2 1/2 so not to remove the couplings on my grapple.