Hydraulic hose bulge

[m5040]

I don't know if it has been mentioned, but hydraulic leaks can be dangerous. A stream of oil not easily visible, under the right conditions, can penetrate your skin and cause extreme problems! Be careful

 

[CutTheHolesOut]

I did come across such warnings in the manual. Apparently if you get hydraulic fluid under your skin it is a huge deal, and not something you should just “rub some dirt on”.

 

[CutTheHolesOut]

How long should I expect to get out of a new hose?

 

[4570Man]

How long should I expect to get out of a new hose?

A quality 4 wire hose can last 30-40 years. A made in China 2 wire hose lifespan is considerably less.

 

[qualsite]

If you're not in a hurry, there are many online options available that make up custom hoses at a good price, usually quite a bit cheaper than locally. Just learn to know your fittings [most have good reference pages] so that you order the right thing. And yes, I would look into changing the other exposed hoses out that look just as bad that haven't let loose yet.

 

[Quebecguy]

How long should I expect to get out of a new hose?

I've never replaced a hydraulic hose on my 1972 IH354 (it has a loader) but I've replaced two hoses on the backhoe that came with my 2006 John Deere 5205. Both tractors are parked in a shed out of the sun.

 

[caver]

Some auto parts stores make hydraulic hoses. I use a midwest chain called Parts City. Take the old one in after you have drained all hydraulic oil out of it. One place i sometimes use even has a sign on the door to leave hyd hoses in your vehicle. They come out and get a measurement.

 

[olenjohn]

Wrap it with duct tape. If you can’t fix it with duct tape… it can’t be fixed.

 

[hummertom]

I have a 24 yr old JD with FEL and drag box, my habit is to change all hoses in a set when 1 goes bad. All the hoses except 1 were original when I bought it. When 1 fel hose went bad I replaced all 8, when 1 steering hose went bad both got done, soon it will probably be the 4 main transfer hoses. I agree, no China hoses.

 

[CutTheHolesOut]

Couldn’t find one at TS. Seems they have mostly 1/2” and I need 1/4” so I’ll order one online tonight. What are these fittings called? Both ends of the hose are female and have a flared in shoulder.