My company leases two John Deere 724K loaders. One of the machines is operational 24-7, the other is a backup. Often both machines are down due to waiting on the delivery of hydraulic hydraulic hoses. Hose life is another issue being investigated, but I want to evaluate the cost of purchasing equipment to make our own hoses anyway. I would want equipment that is easy to use by our operators. I’m sure there is much better equipment available than the crimping tools I used in the 80s.