No hydraulics!

[tinker 75]

Went to move the snow from last nights storm FEL was working fine. Unhooked it hitched up the plow it tilted one way then it lost all power. I unhooked the plow still no power. The backhoe, the FEL nothing. Thoughts?

 

[davesl708]

My first thought is to check the quick connects to make sure they are seating properly. I assume fluid levels are correct.

 

[tinker 75]

Fluid was low but I topped it off.

 

[texasjohn]

The way you describe it, all hydraulic function has been suddenly lost. My thoughts are

something physically disconnected between your hydraulic actuator lever and the valves or
pump quit

 

[tinker 75]

The lever is connected.

 

[texasjohn]

you are saying that you have no hydraulic pressure in any of your hydraulic lines, front or rear, actuated by different levers...that would lead me to question hydraulic pump although I can't explain why there would be a sudden failure, as you describe. But pump internals are not my thing.

 

[davesl708]

When was the last time you pulled the strainer? Also, could be a plugged or collapsed filter or hose. Do you hear the pump when the engine is running?

 

[Egon]

Just recently another poster had hydraulic issues. He a plugged strainer, ice and water in the oil.

 

[tinker 75]

filter and hoses are fine, where is the strainer?

 

[davesl708]

filter and hoses are fine, where is the strainer?

Should be at the base of the hydraulic tank or base of tractor depending on your model. Should be a line to the hyd. pump. Your OP manual should show you where it is.