Major issue with hydaulic lines

muttbarker · Apr 1, 2023

Howdy - somehow I did something really stupid. I have to clear a 100' by 100' patch of ground that is covered in four to five feet of snow as I have a company coming to drill a well early next week. I am using a front mounted snow blower. I have to make multiple passes as it is a combination of snow and ice. In clearing I managed to jam the tractor into ice to the extent where the connectors are bent and cracked and leaking hydraulic fluid any time I move the controller arm.

I know that are two sets of connectors. The one for the snowblower is the four port set located inside of the lifting arm (see Hydraulic Ports.jpg). I am going to have to replace most of the components to get it fixed (see Broken Connects.jpg).

My question is can I use the other six port connection to run the snowblower? The one that is used by the FEL. How is the choice of hydraulic ports made? I moved the couplers across and the fluid still flows through the damaged connectors. I hope my question makes sense. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have to get this land cleared tomorrow.

Kevin

rScotty · Apr 1, 2023

Ouch, that hurts. I've no idea - and certainly no idea how to do it on a weekend evening.
I'd be getting on the phone and calling a buddy - asking if he would bring his tractor over and bail me out....
good luck,
rScotty

oldnslo · Apr 1, 2023

Looks like only the Tee is damaged. If you do not need the tee remove them and run quick disconnects straight to the bulkhead.

Not knowing how the tractor is plumbed can’t say for sure if other six connections would work or not. What functions do these lines control?

muttbarker · Apr 2, 2023

The other connectors are for the FEL. The connectors are broken. Hydraulic fluid leaks from them which is why I can't use them.

K5lwq · Apr 2, 2023

I am assuming the blower is not front PTO driven but has a hydraulic motor. If that is the case the difference will be the type valve. A motor spool is probably needed to run the motor. It sure looks like in the picture that only the tee is damaged. If you have a tractor supply they may have the correct tee. That is about all we have around here that is open on Sunday.

muttbarker · Apr 2, 2023

K5lwq said:
I am assuming the blower is not front PTO driven but has a hydraulic motor. If that is the case the difference will be the type valve. A motor spool is probably needed to run the motor. It sure looks like in the picture that only the tee is damaged. If you have a tractor supply they may have the correct tee. That is about all we have around here that is open on Sunday.

No, it is front PTO driven. I am in northern Utah so NOTHING is open on a Sunday including Tractor Supply.