Hydraulic hoses

[Glynnb]

I bought a 2016 2032 while back with 50 hours on it..very pleased with tractor, but one thing I dont like is how the hydraulic hoses to the FEL hang down on the right side below the floor board. I've been using it in the woods taking out dead trees and worry about the hoses hanging up on something. Looks to be a bad design. Has anyone remedied this?

 

[/pine]

Can you not zip tie them together and up tight against something leaving just enough room for needed flex?

They also make spiral cut shielding armor that is large enough to cover several smaller (loader like) hose bundles...

 

[beenthere]

That problem is apparently one of the upgrades when the 2017 2032 was produced. Any possible way to incorporate the new style plumbing?

 

[kennyd]

This is a bad internet picture, and one from JDParts that shows the part number, but you should have a metal loop mounted to the floorboard to support the hoses.

 

[Glynnb]

Heres a pic of mine. It has a metal loop on the frame thats useless.

 

[kennyd]

It's in the wrong place.

 

[beenthere]

Heres a pic of mine. It has a metal loop on the frame thats useless.

The hoses can be turned to go straight forward and bungied into place, and agree with kennyd that the loop is mounted wrong.
Place them where the colored lines lie. Could also run the bundle through a short section of 2-3" pvc pipe for more brush protection. Tie the excess hose loop up in the FEL where it should be out of the way.

 

[Glynnb]

Re-routed hoses and moved the loop...lot better now...must of had some kid rig it at the Dealer

 

[beenthere]

As long as you are happy, that's all that really matters.

I'd have them up higher, no lower than the connectors. And have the male/female caps snapped together to keep out dust and dirt so it doesn't contaminate the hyd. oil in the system.

 

[Glynnb]

Got them up level with connectors..got a big loop up by fel arm..seems hoses are about 2 too long..may have some new hoses built this winter
Thanks everyone for your input!