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Thx. Very pertinent info; reuse the fittings and thicker, more durable hoses. After I noticed the leak, I watched the hoses as I swung the boom. Those hoses take a real beating and it is obvious that it would be worthwhile to pay extra for tougher hoses. Great advice, appreciated!

Thank you for taking the time to give me some basics. I know I should have read up on the hydraulics before she grumbled due to lack of fluid, but just operating and staying on four wheels has me rather puckered at times. I'm in Canadian Shield lake country so my property is no golf course.

Kubota BX25LDB: After five years and only 180 hours, two of the lines from the tractor to the backhoe are leaking badly. One end of the hoses can be disconnected, the other unscrewed. I could buy the hoses rather than haul the tractor 200 miles for service. I've never worked on hydraulics. I am...

I tackled this rock for learning experience. Fairly easy to pluck out but right after the photo was taken, the rock fell down into its hole, protruding with round end up. I couldn't grab it again and instead had to dig a slot on the downside and drag it out. Ended up rolling it by hand off the...

I own a cottage on 2 wooded acres and I'm tired of digging. I'm here to learn about which equipment to buy, expenses and operation of a BH. Sounds like it might be worthwhile to take some formal lessons. I don't want a repeat of my ATV experience. I had a flat tire the first day (ran over the...