horsinaround
Silver Member
I bought a used Curtis plow and converted it to a QA plate for my tractor.
The plow was sitting outside for a long time and I suspect that the cylinders are rusted up, but have no way of knowing, other than hooking it up and letting it flow.
My concern is that once that is done, if rusted, all the rust will go into the system.
It is getting close to snow time, and I need to get it opperational.
Can Plow cylinders be rebuilt? Is it worth it? They are about $100 each.... I know it is a something thousand dollar tractor, so what am I worried about another $200? Well, that is how I got a something thousand dollar tractor, worrying about the small stuff.
If I take it to a hydraulic shop, they will likely charge 50-80 per hour to break them down (if possible) and then parts on top.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
The plow was sitting outside for a long time and I suspect that the cylinders are rusted up, but have no way of knowing, other than hooking it up and letting it flow.
My concern is that once that is done, if rusted, all the rust will go into the system.
It is getting close to snow time, and I need to get it opperational.
Can Plow cylinders be rebuilt? Is it worth it? They are about $100 each.... I know it is a something thousand dollar tractor, so what am I worried about another $200? Well, that is how I got a something thousand dollar tractor, worrying about the small stuff.
If I take it to a hydraulic shop, they will likely charge 50-80 per hour to break them down (if possible) and then parts on top.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.