GC2300 Hydraulic Hoses

[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!