Storage questions

[Kubota_Man]

Ok this is for the cold weather OTT folks. I have been storing my hydraulic implements (ie: FEL and backhoe) in my shop during the winter for freeze protection (not sure why I did this other than it sounded good at the time). I do have an outside covered area to put them. So here is the question, Will they be harmed while being exposed to possibility -15°F? If it is safe what precautions do I need to take to keep them working correctly in the future?

 

[cabu]

The stockpoint of hydraulicoil is around -35°C (-31°F). So you can keep it outside. Regaring the cylinders, rod should be inside. That is what I do with my stuff...

carl

 

[E/S]

They should be fine, that how they have been stored for generations in my family.
One word of advice, put stickers under them so they don't freeze down.

E/S

 

[Kubota_Man]

Regaring the cylinders, rod should be inside.
carl

When I take off my Backhoe the dipper rod and stabelizer rods will not be able to retract inside. How should I protect them?

 

[ipz2222]

spray the exsposed cylinders with wd 40

 

[Kubota_Man]

Just so I got this right.........

1) Place wood under the implements.
2) Spray WD-40 on the exposed portion of the cylinders.
3) Rest assured that in spring I'll be able to use my stuff with no issues.

Do I have it right??????

 

[E/S]

+1 - spray WD 40 on all the pins and flex joints.

E/S

 

[Kubota_Man]

+1 - spray WD 40 on all the pins and flex joints.

E/S

Are you talking about where I grease everything?