I bought an older JD batwing mower that is in need of some new hydraulic hoses. The outer rubber is all cracked and in some places cracked completely off exposing the wraps of metal which are starting to break. There are some leaks near a couple of the rams. Haven't bothered to note whether they appear to come from the connections, the rams or the hoses.
The hoses from the two rams that control the wings are Tee'd together to a common connector.
The ram that raises and lowers the mower has both a 'push' and 'pull' connection and two hoses. (Not sure if this is the correct term.) This seems a bit odd. I would figure that this ram would only need one hose. (why would you need a hydro connection to 'pull' the deck down.)
So I figure that my first step will be to repair these hoses. I have no familiarity with the connector names or sizes nor hose sizes or hose specificationsbut need to either buy these hoses or construct new hoses.
The tractor ends of the hoses are a male slip connector about 3/4" dia.
The ram ends of the hoses are a male thread, about 5/8" dia. Need to measure.
My tractor is a 'bota 8540; the mower is a JD1508
This is the link to the mower, if it is still up.
15 foot batwing - John Deere 1508
1) What are the names of these connectors on both ends, for reference.
2) Is there a reference source anywhere that discusses various hydraulic connections? I imagine that hydro lines for a 20 HP tractor would be different than for a 100HP. But maybe not.
3) Is there a good source for these hoses online? Or should I consult my JD, Kubota (or other) dealership?
The hoses from the two rams that control the wings are Tee'd together to a common connector.
The ram that raises and lowers the mower has both a 'push' and 'pull' connection and two hoses. (Not sure if this is the correct term.) This seems a bit odd. I would figure that this ram would only need one hose. (why would you need a hydro connection to 'pull' the deck down.)
So I figure that my first step will be to repair these hoses. I have no familiarity with the connector names or sizes nor hose sizes or hose specificationsbut need to either buy these hoses or construct new hoses.
The tractor ends of the hoses are a male slip connector about 3/4" dia.
The ram ends of the hoses are a male thread, about 5/8" dia. Need to measure.
My tractor is a 'bota 8540; the mower is a JD1508
This is the link to the mower, if it is still up.
15 foot batwing - John Deere 1508
1) What are the names of these connectors on both ends, for reference.
2) Is there a reference source anywhere that discusses various hydraulic connections? I imagine that hydro lines for a 20 HP tractor would be different than for a 100HP. But maybe not.
3) Is there a good source for these hoses online? Or should I consult my JD, Kubota (or other) dealership?
