The Original Tractor Relief Tool - Easier Hydraulic Connections

[5030]

$78-$83

Pretty pricey when a brass hammer and a light tap works just fine.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I've got to say, the relief tool is worth every penny just in its convenience. Most of the time I can depressurize the system enough of my own, but when I forget, this just takes all the irritation out of it.

Oh? You left your grapple out in the sun? It'd be a shame if those hoses heated up...

 

[tacticalturnip]

Pretty pricey when a brass hammer and a light tap works just fine.

You know, as well as anyone, a purpose built tool can make life all that much more enjoyable.

You didn't need a Focus RS, but it sure makes driving more fun doesn't it?

 

[ingvey]

I dont understand why this would be needed. I can always undo and redo my hydraulic fittings no problem, Why do I need to reduce pressure?

 

[ruffdog]

I dont understand why this would be needed. I can always undo and redo my hydraulic fittings no problem, Why do I need to reduce pressure?

I personally seen 2 times when something like this was needed.

First, the last time I had used my FEL was when it was about -15F and I removed the loader. I went to install the loader when it was 80F and couldn't because of the high pressure in the FEL lines. It was 95F warmer than when I removed the FEL so pressure had increased and I had to crack the lines.

Second, I bought a used grapple that was sitting in the sun on a blacktop parking lot. It was super hot and the dealer had to crack the lines to operate it.

If you have big temperature swings, you will probably experience this issue.

 

[tacticalturnip]

It's not about the times you don't need it, it's about the headache saved the few times you do need it.

 

[coldsteelva]

I may have to look more closely at these. The GC1720 has male connectors on the loader and a four-port female manifold on the tractor. I have had plenty of issues previously with the temperature swings between current and prior use causing one or two (out of 4) couplers to be impossible to insert. And this is even after relieving all pressure prior to uncoupling and detaching the loader prior. And yes, I have done the wrap in a rag and smack against the loader sub-frame trick, but that's not ideal for the ball.

 

[TractorReliefTool.com]

I may have to look more closely at these. The GC1720 has male connectors on the loader and a four-port female manifold on the tractor. I have had plenty of issues previously with the temperature swings between current and prior use causing one or two (out of 4) couplers to be impossible to insert. And this is even after relieving all pressure prior to uncoupling and detaching the loader prior. And yes, I have done the wrap in a rag and smack against the loader sub-frame trick, but that's not ideal for the ball.

If you go to the website there is a section to figure the size, though my hunch is 1/4" pioneer/Ag, which will be in stock in about 30 days. The 1/4" 7241-B and 1/4" 5675 Ag share the same diameter of the coupling size to confuse things further, so you actually have to physically check and compare to the chart on the website.
Here, scroll down to the 2nd chart:

How to determine size

Hydraulic Quick Coupling Pressure Release Relief Decompression Tool for Tractors. Modern Waite hydraulic decompression tool Hydraulic pressure relief tool

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You can also take a pic and send me, along with measurement of diameter and I will figure.

 

[TractorReliefTool.com]

I dont understand why this would be needed. I can always undo and redo my hydraulic fittings no problem, Why do I need to reduce pressure?

Sometimes after hydraulic implements sit in the sun, they build up pressure from the heat and sometimes cannot be connected due to it.

 

[MaxLee]

Interesting , I didn't know these existed so I made my own ... primitive looking compared to this tho

 

[tacticalturnip]

Welding is such a handy skill, good on your ingenuity!

 

[TractorReliefTool.com]

 

[Shenandoah MF1760]

It could use a nut on the adjustment shaft to prevent it from being turned down too far and damaging the fitting.

I did this on one of my fittings by not paying close enough attention to what I was doing.

Yes, it was my fault, however in doing so I also discovered that the fitting was nowhere near as well constructed as the one I replaced it with.

I had some anxious moments wondering why my grapple would open extremely slowly and then drift close. One fitting I damaged and the other went bad - the hydraulic fitting vendor went on my list of what not to buy.

 

[RadarTech]

I ordered a set of these today..
After nearly pulling a muscle and then getting hot hydro shot in my face… this is easier than a burn..

 

[RadarTech]

Question.. has anyone put a vinyl hose
On the output fitting to keep from spilling or shooting it everywhere?

 

[tacticalturnip]

Question.. has anyone put a vinyl hose
On the output fitting to keep from spilling or shooting it everywhere?

I have not done it myself, but I've seen it done, absolutely.

 

[TractorReliefTool.com]

Question.. has anyone put a vinyl hose
On the output fitting to keep from spilling or shooting it everywhere?

You can if you wish, that is why the barbed fitting.

 

[MHarryE]

I don’t see any for the flat faced skid steer type used on attachments like the grapple on my loader (and of course my CTL). Those are the worst.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Here is a simple one I made. A nut welded to a piece of bent up light steel. You could do it w/o welding but you need a wrench to hold the nut. I am using it to hold the connector open to drain the yucky oil from an old plow I bought.

gg

 

[TractorReliefTool.com]

I don’t see any for the flat faced skid steer type used on attachments like the grapple on my loader (and of course my CTL). Those are the worst.

Have for Skid Steer Flat Face ISO 16028 fittings now.

16028 / Skid Steer / Flat Face Relief Tools

The Original Tractor Relief Tool for Skid Steers, Mini Excavators and Flat Face Couplers! Our Patent Pending Design!! The only way to release pressure in Female ISO 16028 Flat Face Couplers! An industry first!! Female and Male tools sold together or can be purchased separately.

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