Lost hydraulic pressure

Ulsterman

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L245dt
Aug 13, 2023
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New Mexico
I have kubota LT245DT. While trying out a new box blade the tractor slowly lost hydraulic pressure. I soon lost any lifting ability on the 3 point and the front bucket would not raise up. Oil was full. What could be wrong?
 

Ulsterman

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L245dt
Aug 13, 2023
16
2
3
New Mexico
First thing I would check is flow and pressure at the inlet port on the loader valve. You can do that with a clean 5 gallon bucket and a $15 pressure gauge.

Dan
Ok, will do that first. I am assuming at least a 3,000psi fluid gauge I’ll try to find a $15 one.
Thanks, will let you know how I get on.
 

BAP

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2012 Kubota 2920, 60MMM, FEL, BH65 48" Bush Hog, 60"Backblade, B2782B Snowblower
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Before pulling lines apart I would start with the most basic thing and pull the hydraulic screen filter and make sure that is not plugged up. Considering your symptoms and the way it slowly got worse, that is very dirty with something that has deteriorated.