OT, but tractor Related----Busted Hydr. Cylinder

[jimmy_gill]

I was using my brother in laws Fermec Back hoe and I busted one of the cylinders....It is a big one, probably about 4' long.

How much is this gonna cost me to get repaired???

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Jimmy

 

[btolle]

I am not sure about the cost but take to a shop that repairs hyd cylinders, not the dealer. The dealer will want to replace the whole cylinder and charge you a lot more.

Hydraulic cylinders are very common and you should be able to find an independent shop that will be reasonably priced for the repair.

Bill Tolle

 

[MadReferee]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( How much is this gonna cost me to get repaired??? )</font>

Depends on what broke. Remove the cylinder and take it to a local hydraulic repair shop. That's where a dealer will send it and add in his markup too. Get an estimate and compare it against a new cylinder. I am sure it will cost less to repair than replace.

 

[LHoyer]

You could try Burden's Surplus Center in Lincoln,NE. www.surpluscenter.com They have a lot of surplus cylinders on hand and you might be able to match something up.