carogator
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Looking to buy some hydraulic hoses from Quality Farm Supply and wondering about the hoses. Are they just cheap, low quality or a good grade of hose. Thanks for any comments.
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Any comments on Quality Farm Supply?
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Bumpsteer
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IME, the hoses sold by our local chain farm stores (TSC & Quality Farm & Home) are of the lower pressure imported variety.
Fine for an old farm tractor, not what I would use on a new high pressure application.
Ed
Fine for an old farm tractor, not what I would use on a new high pressure application.
Ed
farmerlund
Senior Member
Do the math. What is the cost difference between a good hose and a cheap one? every time I have gotten a cheap hose the rubber rots away in 2-3yrs. do you want to replace it in a short time? if it sits outside it will not last long.
What brand of hose are they made of? If its not Gates, Parker or a few other quality brands you will be wasting money and time.
In my humble opinion.
What brand of hose are they made of? If its not Gates, Parker or a few other quality brands you will be wasting money and time.
In my humble opinion.
excavator
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I don't know about the pre-made hoses but they sell both Ryco and Weatherhead bulk hose and fittings. Both are good quality hose companies.