b20 with a leaky front loader hydraulic cylinder

[sauto1985]

my b20 started leaking from the loader side hydraulic cylinder----when this happens is it more affordable to have the cylinder rebuilt or just to replace it?pro and cons either way? thanks for advice

 

[MagKarl]

Unless something major happens, there is little to no metal to metal contact and these things are easily rebuilt by replacing the plastic and rubber parts only. Call your dealer and ask about a rebuild kit. I've done one on my loader and one on my backhoe and both were pretty reasonable, maybe $25 each or so. Or take it in to a local hydraulic shop.

 

[bruceatlam]

Agree --- by all means, rebuild. You don't want to be paying for new cylinders. Call your dealer and get the price for that new cylinder -----

 

[sauto1985]

thanks for the advice------it started as a very little drip to now a bigger drip--im gonna call and order a rebuild kit on monday