Kubota LA853 Hydraulic Hoses
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ericm979
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You can bring them into a hydraulics shop and they'll make new hoses to match. Last time I did that about a year ago, the prices were about double what Surplus Center charges, not counting shipping. But they'll do it exact and you get it right then.
Most hoses have the hose size and hose manufacturer and model number printed on the jacket. You can look up the model number to see if it's one wire or two wire and what the working strength is. It's probably 2500 psi one wire.
For end fittings, Discount has a good fittings guide on their web site. One of the two SurplusCenter and DHH, I think it'd DHH, lets you buy custom hose by the inch. The other it's in 6 inch or foot increments but it's a little cheaper.
I'd at least check Kubota's pricing using Messicks parts site. Sometimes it's reasonable.
Most hoses have the hose size and hose manufacturer and model number printed on the jacket. You can look up the model number to see if it's one wire or two wire and what the working strength is. It's probably 2500 psi one wire.
For end fittings, Discount has a good fittings guide on their web site. One of the two SurplusCenter and DHH, I think it'd DHH, lets you buy custom hose by the inch. The other it's in 6 inch or foot increments but it's a little cheaper.
I'd at least check Kubota's pricing using Messicks parts site. Sometimes it's reasonable.
LD1
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Fittings are different. I know the ends that connect to the steel tubes are JIC. The ends that connect to the quick couplers are NPT. Not sure what attaches to the cylinders. Not near my loader til tomorrow and I can look.
The hoses are more than 2500psi rated.
And IIRC....can't remember if it was my old L3400 or the new MX, but the loader lift hoses were a higher pressure rated hose. I assume for the shock loading while driving over rough ground with a load, or pushing with the loader.
You can have them made locally. My dealer won't even stock hoses. They just tell you to go to napa or oriley or something.
You can look at the loader, see what the fittings are, get measurements, and have a place like discount hydraulic hose make them for you as well and save a few bucks.
The hoses are more than 2500psi rated.
And IIRC....can't remember if it was my old L3400 or the new MX, but the loader lift hoses were a higher pressure rated hose. I assume for the shock loading while driving over rough ground with a load, or pushing with the loader.
You can have them made locally. My dealer won't even stock hoses. They just tell you to go to napa or oriley or something.
You can look at the loader, see what the fittings are, get measurements, and have a place like discount hydraulic hose make them for you as well and save a few bucks.
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discount hydraulic hose.com has a great guide on fittings including actual size outlines. I'd download that, print it out and bring with you to the tractor to figure out what is what.
Smokeydog
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The rubber covering on my TL420, B20 Kubota hoses seem to start failing at the same time. Once cracked exposing the fiber braids didn’t take long to fail. Replaced the first few locally. Then ordered all the rest, two wire, Gates hose from Surplus Center. Hoses had an tough guard covering. Most were jic fittings, 6 or 8. Online guides and experience helped decide the proper fittings. A few hoses like for the curl cylinders were a couple inches longer than the OEM but worked fine.
Certainly saved $$$ and got premium hoses. The hydraulic shop has several hose grades and will upgrade at your request. Bringing your old hoses and letting them make new is the easier but expensive way. Auto shops and TSC use the basic grade hose.
Have a gauge to monitor loader lift pressure. While the pump side has pressure reliefs, down stream from the loader valve can see dynamic pressures of 6,000psi. Good reason to use two wire hose.
Word of caution. Had a hose to the remotes fail on a 80s Kubota during hay season. Removed hose and took it to Bobcat dealer close by and they made a new one. Did not fit. They refunded and went to a hydraulic shop. One end had British pipe taper threads. Got the right hose but lost the day light. Just be cautious of any hydraulic taper fittings going into a Kubota part.
Certainly saved $$$ and got premium hoses. The hydraulic shop has several hose grades and will upgrade at your request. Bringing your old hoses and letting them make new is the easier but expensive way. Auto shops and TSC use the basic grade hose.
Have a gauge to monitor loader lift pressure. While the pump side has pressure reliefs, down stream from the loader valve can see dynamic pressures of 6,000psi. Good reason to use two wire hose.
Word of caution. Had a hose to the remotes fail on a 80s Kubota during hay season. Removed hose and took it to Bobcat dealer close by and they made a new one. Did not fit. They refunded and went to a hydraulic shop. One end had British pipe taper threads. Got the right hose but lost the day light. Just be cautious of any hydraulic taper fittings going into a Kubota part.
