Hydraulic quick connecters

[Joe 396]

Where is the beat/cheapest place to get good quality quick connectors? I know that there's a standard type of connector. I just don't know what I'm looking for. There's just so many different types out there. Thanks, Joe

 

[Tazza]

I think surplus centre has them, but i too am confused as to what size you need. Nothing worse than getting a few sets to find they are too small or too big, or even the wrong type.

 

[Joe 396]

I think surplus centre has them, but i too am confused as to what size you need. Nothing worse than getting a few sets to find they are too small or too big, or even the wrong type.

I re-read my post. What I meant was the main quick connectors on the arm of the machine.

 

[Kermode]

I re-read my post. What I meant was the main quick connectors on the arm of the machine.

What year and type of machine? Earlier Bobcats used the open style agricultural connectors while the later models use flatface connectors. I buy most of mine from the local industrial supplier or from Princess Auto if they have a sale. If you're not Canadian you won't know what Princess Auto is and I don't know the US equivalent.

 

[frogfarmer]

What year and type of machine? Earlier Bobcats used the open style agricultural connectors while the later models use flatface connectors. I buy most of mine from the local industrial supplier or from Princess Auto if they have a sale. If you're not Canadian you won't know what Princess Auto is and I don't know the US equivalent.

Check EBay the last time I looked there were several vendors with flat face connectors for sale. I usually just bite the bullet and use the ones on the shelf at the dealership for $50 to $75.

 

[flyerdan]

Check EBay the last time I looked there were several vendors with flat face connectors for sale. I usually just bite the bullet and use the ones on the shelf at the dealership for $50 to $75.

Depending on where you are, Tractor Supply might be a local source for these.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/agriculture-farming-ranching/hydraulic-cylinders/
They're not branched here in Oregon so all I know about them is what I hear on the welding forums.
I believe Princess Auto might be equivalent to our Northern Tool or Harbor Freight.