Grappler may need hoses for hydrolics

The_Al

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Equipment
L3540, Heavy duty FEL, 9' bachoe, Brush hog, 72" grappler
Jul 19, 2013
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The hydrolic connections on my Grappler bent a bit today from a tree branch pushing on it. Fluid was spitting out until I tightened the connections down, but I found out that the connections are a bit bent. They seem to be usable, but will eventually need to be replaced. The connection is a bit cock-eyed due to the pressure the branch put on them.

I wonder if anyone has a pointer to where I can purchase new connectors, and the small black hydrolic hoses needed?

Thanks

Al
 

olthumpa

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L275
May 25, 2011
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Maine
Use them until there is a problem, you don't have a problem right now, unless you just don't like looking at them. ;)
Agree.

Any decent hydrolic shop can make them for you. If you go this rout, I would bring in the ones that I want to replace so you get exact replacements - length and fittings - outside hose diameter might very.
 

magicheater

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B26, B7800, Auto Tach-N-Go
The hydrolic connections on my Grappler bent a bit today from a tree branch pushing on it. Fluid was spitting out until I tightened the connections down, but I found out that the connections are a bit bent. They seem to be usable, but will eventually need to be replaced. The connection is a bit cock-eyed due to the pressure the branch put on them.

I wonder if anyone has a pointer to where I can purchase new connectors, and the small black hydrolic hoses needed?

Thanks

Al
Would have a pic of your "Grappler" and the problem area so we can see what you are dealing with?
 

chip812

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L35
Jul 9, 2013
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Alabama
Agree.

Any decent hydrolic shop can make them for you. If you go this rout, I would bring in the ones that I want to replace so you get exact replacements - length and fittings - outside hose diameter might very.
Be sure to tell the shop NOT to bend them the same... My FIL took some bent lines to a shop to get a replacement made... They put the same bend in it that he wanted to be straight... I laughed... I was the only one that laughed... :rolleyes:
 

mcp

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Sep 11, 2013
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Virginia
Be sure to tell the shop NOT to bend them the same... My FIL took some bent lines to a shop to get a replacement made... They put the same bend in it that he wanted to be straight... I laughed... I was the only one that laughed... :rolleyes:
LOL. I guess you won't be using them anymore... (or the FIL...:D)