CC SC2400 Hydraulic Quick Connects

[dwebb]

I have a 2011 CC SC2400 and I am having trouble getting the quick connect couplings to stop leaking. These are the couplings that connect the hydraulic lines to the FEL. I would like to switch them out for some better couplings but I can't find anyone that knows the specs on the couplings so that I can make sure I have a match.

Can anyone provide the specs for these couplings (flow rate, pressure rating, etc.) or maybe make a suggestion for replacement couplings that won't leak as much? Any information would be appreciated.

 

[Tx Jim]

Have you tried replacing the o-rings inside the female portion of the quick-disconnect? I think the o-ring replacements would be available at any good hyd supply company.

 

[dwebb]

No, I have not tried that. I already replaced one after it was brand new because of leaks. And, as little as these couplings have been used (less than a dozen times), I'm beginning to think that these are just sub-par couplings. They leak straight down on top of the MMM and create a mess that I constantly have to clean up. I have researched couplings on the internet but I can't be sure if I'm getting a match. I have no numbers to go by. One hydraulic supply company I called said the couplings are matched to the overall capacity, pressure, and flow of the entire system, pumps and hoses. I had no idea that hydraulic systems were that complicated. I had no idea it would be this hard to figure out something that appears to be so simple on the surface.

 

[Tx Jim]

I think most tractor hyd pumps don't put out more flow than the lowest spec'd couplings can handle. I looked unsuccessfully on CC parts for the couplers.