Repairing a steering cylinder

[Zeffan]

I have a Mahindra 4025. While cutting a field, I found a small stump the hard way. It struck the steering cylinder and bend the rod. Has anyone ever had any luck straightening out the rod? A new cylinder runs about $650. I should have cut the grass in my yard and stayed off the tractor this time!

 

[Zeffan]

Oh. I'm getting ready to go to work so I'll be off line the next 12 hours.

 

[deerseeker001]

i just had mine off and had new seals put in,had a good hydraulic leak.i know this guy that repairs tractor for a living.he said he could get the rods for a reasonable price.i have a international 2500 have her back up running again.

 

[Zeffan]

There's a local place here that does only hydraulic repairs. I think I'm going to take the cylinder to them and see what they can do. Thanks for the reply.