[AT] Hydraulic Hose Crimper

[William Powell]

Dudley,

Great information. 

I will look at foreceamerica. I have seen some good deals on surplus hose on
ebay, and the fittings have also been cheap. 

Found this site also http://www.discounthydraulichose.com 

You may be right, it may not pay to go it alone. I will keep everyone posted
if I ever come to a conclusion on this. 

Regards,

Will 

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Dudley Rupert
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:26 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Hydraulic Hose Crimper

Lew,

You asked "Where can you get hose & fittings for a reasonable price?"

I am sure the word "reasonable" is debatable but Force America (Phone
888-99FORCE)  at www.forceamerica.com sells all things hydraulic (I have no
connection with them other than an out of date catalogue).

For example, their catalogue lists 1/2" high-pressure hose (3,500 #
recommended working pressure) at $4.22 per foot.  Their rigid 1/2" fittings
with 1/2" pipe threads list at $5.17 each.

Looking at the prices in this catalogue for already made up hose assemblies
I think the guy you mentioned has a point.  For example, a 24" high-pressure
1/2" hose with 1/2" pipe fittings on each end shows a price of $10.21.
If you bought 2 feet of their hose and two fittings you'd be in at nearly 19
bucks.  So, if you forget the tool cost, making your' own hose is probably
cheaper than buying from your' local hydraulic shop but it appears to be
much more expensive than buying a made up unit.  Of course, if you need a
very specific length of hose or a special fitting on either or both ends
then buying a ready made unit is probably not an option.

Dudley
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of Lew Best
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:16 PM
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
Subject: Re: [AT] Hydraulic Hose Crimper

I don't know; sounds interesting & I think I may know where I could use one
if I needed it.  The guy that has it says he can't buy the hose & fittings
as cheap as he can get hoses made?  Where can you get hose & fittings for a
reasonable price?  I'm gonna be needing some in the future for an old
backhoe I bought to try & get running (I know it has one pretty big one
leaking; all look terrible) & I've already bought 2 or 3 that the prices
nearly scared me to death at a local hose shop.

Lew near Waco, TX

-----Original Message-----

Hello,

Does anybody crimp their own hydraulic hoses? I see that the hose and
fittings are inexpensive. When I take one of my bad hoses to the hydraulic
store the prices run between $35 and $65 for around 3 feet.

I would like to make my own hoses, provided getting into it is fairly
inexpensive. My dozer has burst 3 and one more is due to burst. My 3pt
Mconnell backhoe just burst one and I can see many more are ready.....




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