mail-order made-up hydraulic hoses

[Smokeydog]

After 20+ years the OEM hydraulic hoses on my Kubota B20 started failing. First the black rubber coating started to peel off exposing the nylon cords. Would burst so after that. Replaced the first few by local venders. Then the rest from surplus center. Most were exact, some a couple inches longer. The hoses from SC were much higher quality, two wire, stronger, mil spec, and cheaper. Almost all were JIC ends.

 

[Jframe]

I just ordered from and paid Discount Hydraulic Hose. A total of 66 feet of hose cut into 26 pieces with NPT fittings on each end, for a delivered to Alaska cost of $583. They had different price points so far as hose quality and I ordered the most expensive. Great and helpful people, (very efficient too so far as getting back to me, etc.) and my bet is that both the value, quality and the total cost are superior to anything I could have talked anyone locally into attempting to do, even apart from any Chinese flu concerns. There has been a limited domestic and as yet less than conclusory discussion as to whether this counts toward the spouse's Christmas presents as she most needs the road plowed whereas I could go a long time completely snowed in. Thanks everyone here for the help.

 

[crazyal]

Since getting things like hoses seams to be a bigger challenge for you I would suggest getting nylon jackets for the hoses. They will reduce UV damage to them as well as prevent them from being damaged because they are rubbing on something. Just cheap insurance to help the new hoses last longer.

 

[BackRoad]

Did Santa show up yet?

Did they work as expected?

 

[Oldpath05]

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Not yet Santa has some broken hoses on his sleigh, he wanted me to collect donations for the repair, how much would you like to donate..........

 

[Oldpath05]

Gezzz which hydraulic hose does one start with, I thought hydraulic hoses was all the same....... 3/8 Inch ID Custom Hose Assemblies | Discount Hydraulic Hose