Is it normal for hydraulic fluid to get low over time

[bambam31]

I've got an L3800 HST 4x4 with a FEL. I haven't noticed any leaks but I had to add about a quart of fluid. I put a level on the floor in front of the seat to make sure the tractor was level. I only have 73 hours on it. Is this normal or is it likely that I have an actual leak? Thanks

 

[Bulldog]

If you don't have any leaks I bet it was low from the start. A quart isn't much in a 8 or 10 gallon system.

 

[85Hokie]

If you don't have any leaks I bet it was low from the start. A quart isn't much in a 8 or 10 gallon system.

I agree with Bulldog.....amazing that it wasnt full to begin with ! I changed my filter and added much more than I lost ....

 

[bxray]

Do you disconnect and reconnect equipment hoses?
Every time i take my bh off i loose a bit.

Ray

 

[zippyslug31]

Every time i take my bh off i loose a bit.

This is the first thing that came to my mind.

 

[bambam31]

Thanks for the replies. I have never taken my FEL off. Hopefully is was just low from the start.