LS LB 1300 backhoe stabilizer hoses routing

[lsgreg]

My LS 225S with the LB1300 backhoe (dealer installed) seems to have the stabilizer hydraulic lines routed non-optimally? See the photo below.

With the lines in the current configuration (above the step), mounting or dismounting the rig is a bit of a hazard. Additionally that 270 degree bend on the top line looks unnecessary.

Could someone with the same setup post a photo of how their lines are routed?

Thanks!
Greg

 

[JohnT3383]

Greg,
I may not have relevant info since I own an LB1100, but my lines are routed (factory) differently.
That 270° bend would not be how I would choose to route the lines (the term 'minimum bend radius' comes to mind), but mine do run 180°, although I think possibly not as tightly.
I have other images, but these two seem to be the most applicable, if at all.
Bear in mind that I'm an instrument tech first trained in the '70s, so my bend radius opinions are based on coaxial cable and instrument tubing (Cu & SS process & pneumatic), not hydraulics. But maybe material stress principles are broadly applicable - wish I knew!
John

 

[Avenger]

My LS 225S with the LB1300 backhoe (dealer installed) seems to have the stabilizer hydraulic lines routed non-optimally? See the photo below.

That certainly doesn't look right. Pretty sure my toddler could figure out how to route that more efficiently. This looks like a great place to fit a 90° elbow. See the link below for an example.

Amazon.com

 

[lsgreg]

The dealer said, "it's factory."

Anyway, with a little effort, I improved it quite a bit.

Thanks for the input!