GC2300 Hydraulic Hoses

[Phil11]

I have a 2004 Massey GC2300. I have had a couple of the hydraulic hoses for the fel go on me over the years, but not many. I have ordered one from Dealer (expensive), and had one or two made up at a local shop (convenient if open). Was wondering if anyone on here has used reusable fittings to make up their own lines? I know that all the lines are 1/4 inch, but am confused about the male and female connection sizes and type.
Would like to be able to make a hose up on site, possibly in the middle of the night in a pinch.
Any experience with hose end sizes would be appreciated!
Thanks.

 

[Tinhack]

I've purchased a lot of premade hoses from Surplus Center. They're usually available in 1-foot increments with JIC or NPT ends. They are good hoses and inexpensive. They also have adapters to for most common hydraulic ports. But yeah, you do need to know what you have. Posting a picture usually helps a lot.

 

[WranglerX]

Ummm... Check connectors real carefully.... The ones on my FM GC 1715 are British Pipe Thread....

 

[Phil11]

I've purchased a lot of premade hoses from Surplus Center. They're usually available in 1-foot increments with JIC or NPT ends. They are good hoses and inexpensive. They also have adapters to for most common hydraulic ports. But yeah, you do need to know what you have. Posting a picture usually helps a lot.

Thanks

 

[Phil11]

Ummm... Check connectors real carefully.... The ones on my FM GC 1715 are British Pipe Thread....

Thanks

 

[Gator6x4]

I have a 2004 Massey GC2300. I have had a couple of the hydraulic hoses for the fel go on me over the years, but not many. I have ordered one from Dealer (expensive), and had one or two made up at a local shop (convenient if open). Was wondering if anyone on here has used reusable fittings to make up their own lines? I know that all the lines are 1/4 inch, but am confused about the male and female connection sizes and type.
Would like to be able to make a hose up on site, possibly in the middle of the night in a pinch.
Any experience with hose end sizes would be appreciated!
Thanks.

Hydraulic Hoses contain high pressures. You have to have a coupler crimping machine and high pressure hose to make your own hose. Hydraulic hoses and not like a home plant watering or car washing hose.

 

[Langanobob]

Phil,

I’ve used thread on do it yourself high pressure hydraulic hose fittings. They work fine, but…using them is a project and not easily done out in the middle of a field. I recall they have an internal nipple that threads into the bore of the hose and an external sleeve that threads onto the hose OD and it really helps to be doing the work in a shop. I am dollars and time ahead by taking old hoses in to a local hydraulic shop and have them copied. They usually can make hoses that are an upgrade to the OEM hoses.

 

[Phil11]

I appreciate all the replies to my original post. I really do, I am aware that I can mail order hoses. I am aware of the pressure that these hoses carry. I am aware that I may have to make up this hose in my garage and not out in a field. I am also aware that these couplings and hose ends come in different threads. (JIC, NPT, ETC) All I really want to know is, if anyone knows what the male and female connector sizes are? I know it is 1/4 hose, and I believe the connectors are 3/8". I believe they are JIC. But I am asking if anyone has replaced these hoses on a GC2300 and know what the connection sizes are?
Thank you.

 

[DMW]

Which control valve do you have? ID plate riveted to side of valve.

Tractor serial number MT4731 and below, or MT4732 and above?

 

[Phil11]

Which control valve do you have? ID plate riveted to side of valve.

Tractor serial number MT4731 and below, or MT4732 and above?

Sorry for the delay. Got side tracked on another project.
The serial number is NT2763.
And it is a Nimco Control 10339-2S
04-20
259491
Thank you!

 

[LD1]

I am sure it depends on the specific hose. Odds are they are not ALL a single type and size. Not uncommon to have a mix of both male and female fittings, of different sizes, and even mix NPT with JIC, etc all on the same machine.

But you can simply look at all the hoses on your machine. See if they are all the same (male or female) and see if they are the same size. Then take one or two apart and see if they are JIC, or ORFS, or NPT, or something else.

IF you have already had "some" hoses changed dont go by wrench size to assume they are the same/different. Currently every new hose I have made from NAPA which uses gates fittings, uses a different size wrench than the hose it replaced

 

[DMW]

Bucket and loader arm hoses are ORB-06 and JIC-06 connectors, 1/4" hose. Hose lengths appear to include fittings. Do not use shorter, excess strain on connections. For the 13" bucket hoses I switched to JIC fittings on both ends and used a 45° adapter to reduce hose chaffing. All my tractor and loader hoses have been replaced from wear, excluding the 4 loader control valve hoses (quick connects), they are still original (900hrs).
For working on them, I have a bunch of JIC37 plugs and caps (male and female) to block lines/cylinders when disconnected. Saves a lot of mess from dripping oil.

 

[Phil11]

Bucket and loader arm hoses are ORB-06 and JIC-06 connectors, 1/4" hose. Hose lengths appear to include fittings. Do not use shorter, excess strain on connections. For the 13" bucket hoses I switched to JIC fittings on both ends and used a 45° adapter to reduce hose chaffing. All my tractor and loader hoses have been replaced from wear, excluding the 4 loader control valve hoses (quick connects), they are still original (900hrs).
For working on them, I have a bunch of JIC37 plugs and caps (male and female) to block lines/cylinders when disconnected. Saves a lot of mess from dripping oil.

I am sorry I put you through this much work! I really do appreciate it though. Extremely helpful!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!