Kioti KB2485 Backhoe Hoses ?

Tigershark · Feb 20, 2019

I have a Kioti KB2485 backhoe and I'm trying to hook it up after having it disconnected for a few months. Problem is it weighs a ton and even on a few dollies it's not perfectly level so I am trying to hook up the hydraulic lines so I can lower the feet and raise it level problem is I can't get it close enough to hook up to the remotes so does anyone know I can buy some longer hoses to utilize putting the feet down to raise the frame even? I know it's a basic question on hooking up some auxiliary hoses to add maybe 5-6 more feet in order to use the hydraulics so I can level the frame out then back the tractor into place. Sorry if this is a stupid question just looking for something that makes hooking up the backhoe a little easier. Thanks for any advice

RNeumann · Feb 20, 2019

The hoses should have QDs on them. It’s easy to buy some generic pre made hoses and add a set of male and female QDs.

I keep several of these hoses around. I know I’m bound to break a hose when I can’t run to a shop. I guess I’m just saying having the hoses may be good thing for a future need too.

Matching up the QDs May take a little homework. Or you will need to take a male end to a local shop.

SGreene · Feb 20, 2019

Hi, My local Napa dealer builds hydraulic hoses. Check around with some of your local ag or auto parts dealers. Rather than replacing the stock length hoses and having access length hose when the BH is attached to the tractor, maybe have a couple of extensions built that can be used just for times like this? I have the same BH on my NX6010. Building hoses is always cheaper than ordering OEM replacements.

Tigershark · Feb 21, 2019

I'm just looking for something I can connect the factory hoses to temporarily to add 6 ft then disconnect once I have it level and connect BH to regular hoses once the BH is mounted,

RNeumann · Feb 21, 2019

Both of us have pointed you in the same direction to accomplish your task. What further info are you looking for?

Tigershark · Feb 21, 2019

Got it thanks, pulled the connectors off to take to NAPA hopefully tomorrow to build the extension hoses. I have several extra hoses for the tractor but the fittings are different. Hopefully I can get something I hate trying to move that thing on the dollies it will be much easier to hook up the hydraulics and set the feet down and be stable. Thanks for the advice