Hyd Hose

[WFM]

I recently had a hyd hose start dripping on the FEL. Its on the side where you enter the cab. It never moves its just a connection hose I guess. Its about 14" long. I removed it and my hired man said well thats a $50. bill. I said I'm guessing like $36. bucks. Its 14".
I went to the local CarQuest to get it made up. $64. Holy S. I know my hired man has an old john deere like 1980's . He has hoses that run from the rear all the way forward. Like 10' long. That must be $500. ??
I know everythings gone up. Its very discouraging.

 

[JimmyJazz]

There are guys on YouTube fixing up old bulldozers and spending 10 times that amount or more on a hydraulic hose. I was shocked myself.

 

[Nicfin36]

Sadly, everything is pricey now.

Hydraulic hose places are usually not cheap, but some are much more reasonable than others, and it does not hurt to call around and ask for a quote. There is one hydraulic shop I have used and their prices are not that bad. That 90 degree fitting adds a bit to the price too.

Ordering them online can be much cheaper, but you probably don't want to wait a week or two to receive it just to save $10 or $20, and you have to make extra sure what fittings you need, because there are many.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I recently had a hyd hose start dripping on the FEL. Its on the side where you enter the cab. It never moves its just a connection hose I guess. Its about 14" long. I removed it and my hired man said well thats a $50. bill. I said I'm guessing like $36. bucks. Its 14".
I went to the local CarQuest to get it made up. $64. Holy S. I know my hired man has an old john deere like 1980's . He has hoses that run from the rear all the way forward. Like 10' long. That must be $500. ??
I know everythings gone up. Its very discouraging. View attachment 63547

That hose would cost me about $15 to make:

FJX90-06-08 hose end: $8
FJX-06-08 hose end: $4
12" R16 hose : $3

Carquest probably gets better prices than I do so you paid about $50 for 10 to 15 minutes labor. Of course the hose crimper cost them $3K+ and they pay rent on the store....

Dan

 

[mikester]

Hose is cheap. Fittings are expensive.