Loader Busted hydraulic hose...

[jinman]

Thanks for the explanation. I didn't hit anything, but was back dragging with the bucket tilted down pretty steep. I hadn't thought about the fact that the circuit is closed off from the pump and relief valve when the control lever is centered. :mur:

xtn

Well, there's nothing that says you can't take the hose in and see if they'll replace it under warranty. I think you have a 1 year warranty on your loader.

 

[Kubotasrking]

Great explanation Jinman! :thumbsup:

Brian

Amen. I had that happen early on...

I have found a Green tractor dealer that will make hoses for about 1/3 the cost of one from NH though...must be expensive to ship them.

 

[radman1]

Agree with Jinman. I burst a hydraulic hose back dragging with FEL. Loader was few years old but hoses were in very good shape and I did not think I was using it that hard. The amount of force that can build up can be extreme. Better to burst a hose than break a cylinder or FEL. It is possible the hose was also defective. If still under warranty, they will probably replace it.

 

[xtn]

They are going to supply me a replacement hose, and I am going to be gentler with my back-dragging. I appreciate everyone who responded to my post.

When I put the new hose on, do I need to do anything special like some sort of purge procedure? Or do I just start using it and the air will find it's own way out of the lines?

 

[radman1]

Put on the hose. Start it up and cycle the cylinders a few times to remove the air from the system. Then your good to go. No special procedure needed. If you lost much oil, be sure to check your fluids after you cycle/purge the air from the system.

 

[jml755]

My NH dealer is pretty competitive on hoses IF they've got the fittings. When they don't, I"ve ordered them online from discounthydraulichose.com made to exact size and got them quick (ordered online Sunday nite, in my hands on Wednesday). They're pretty reasonable. I've also got a piece of R2 hose and some reusable fittings/adapters so if I bust one and need a temp fix, I'm covered.