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A little late to the party in measuring the BT600 hoses, but I checked them today. In fact, I took a picture with my phone but couldn't get it sent to this computer so I can't post it. Sizes in inches measured as outer diameter: Smallest hose size: 0.4900 Largest: 0.672 Mid-size: 0.5313...

Several issues to get the dealer to install. One of the main ones is that I don't have a trailer to take it there. Another main reason is the cost. $400+ for the hoses plus $200 install? Just guessing. These reasons are why I try to do things myself. Having "consultations" from members...

It would be hard to run the hoses externally because the boom folds and it "nests" with the base. Hoses would be crimped in that space. Good idea, though. And, maybe there won't be problems any time soon. I can hope for that. TG

I will measure the hoses with a micrometer tomorrow. There has never been a good "fit." Yes, they are in there but it was quite a task. Friction will definitely be a problem. I changed one hose earlier and it was at that time that I saw the big difference in hose sizes. I had gotten that...

That's another reason I wondered if the return hoses would be larger OD? The neighbor said that is often the case. TG

Thanks for these replies. The answers would be logical is everything else was equal. But, it's not. The backhoe has probably had new hoses at some point. This setup is a 2004 MLB BX23. I purchased OEM hoses from the dealer for this backhoe just this week. One of them is larger OD than the...

I have purchased the OEM from the dealer. Too large OD for this tight tolerance. They offer no explanations. Go figure. I guess I'll live with it for now...as if there are other choices. :-) TG

If anyone has a BT600 backhoe and can help with this, I'd be most grateful. The six hoses that come from the control valve to the boom/dipper/bucket all are "crammed" under the boom cylinder hook up area. And, when I say crammed, I mean crammed. I cannot find any specs on these hoses as to...

Not sure of your problem, but I'll give it a shot. If you're saying the quick coupler has too much pressure to allow you to push it on, just press the center "button" in the fitting to release the pressure. Just use a flat surface that will fit in there.

PoTreeBoy, I just looked briefly for costs of hoses with fittings from discounthydraulics. If I can figure out what I need, it looks like a good way to go. The hose from the local supply was $40. The dealer price would be $47-54. The online would be about half. Thanks for the link. TG

Thanks for the info, PoTreeBoy. I'll have a look at discounthydraulichose.com. I did order a couple of quick-connect fittings from them and they have meshed well. I think I hesitate because of my poor measuring. But, I did get a micrometer so perhaps I can do better. I have ordered two...

Today, I went to a local hydraulic shop for a hose fabrication. They have standard 1/4" hose with 5000 psi. The outer diameter, however, is larger than the outer diameter of the original hose. Because of the limited space under the boom cyliner hook up, it would seem that these larger hoses...

It's raining today...and maybe more in the week, haven't seen the weather report. So, I'll have to wait a bit to exercise it. I did print out the schematic showing the hoses and where they connect. If they were crossed, I wouldn't think they would work at all. But, I'll check again, just to...

Truer words have not been spoken. Yesterday, I had removed a few of those hoses from the control valve. Removal was to make it easier to get the sleeve out of the way to find the leak. I made certain that I knew where to return each hose. I am now wondering if that removal has caused the...

I am considering replacing all these hoses, too, PoTreeBoy. No point to go to all of this effort again and maybe soon! I'd like to take these hoses somewhere to get them made locally but, sadly, I'm afraid I will get them re-installed incorrectly! If I buy from Messick's, I can replace as...

Thanks, Henro, for your tips. I'm with you on "something doesn't smell right." I had a leaky hose earlier but it didn't affect anything else. I have no idea how to rotate the boom 90 degrees...oh, I think I just got it...swing it to the side 90 degrees! Brilliant, Henro. I get it. And...

Mostly good news about BT600 fluid leak. It IS a hose...this is wonderful. It is the one of the hoses that goes to the boom cylinder. However, there is another issue. In order to get to the boom cylinder hoses, I will have to remove the boom cylinder. Both the dipperstick and the backhoe...

Yes, Bmyers, I'm right in there with you. When my neighbor gets home from work today, I'm going to see what he has to say. I haven't looked yet at youtube for videos about the re-build process but I already know that I am lacking in two areas: tools and know how! :) Sometimes, I think it...

I'm in the process of determining the location of hydraulic oil leak in a BT600 backhoe. It may be a hose but the leak is somewhere inside the boom. I have to remove the boom cylinder to get a closer look. That process, for me, is a bit of a job. BUT, here's the question. How do you find a...

I continue to gain "status" as a result of this forum. I have become a responsible person with my purchase of a micrometer. And, now I have become a civilized person as a result of my purchase of an angle grinder. Life is good. :) TG