This question from one of our members is relevant to all hydraulic machine owners and users:
“What is the most effective and efficient method to diagnose internal leakage on mobile construction equipment; e.g Backhoe or Skid Steer Loader — WITHOUT the aid of diagnostic tools, such as pressure gauges and flow meters.”
It’s not a bad question. But upon deeper … Read more
Long-time ‘Planet Brendan’ citizen Owen Williamson, a farmer from New Zealand, sent me this troubleshooting story from ‘the coal face’:
“I have considerable mechanical aptitude, but at the time of this problem I had little knowledge of hydraulics — something I have since fixed. Anyway, I purchased my first ever brand new tractor. And shortly after the warranty ran out, … Read more
In my series of weekly hydraulics bulletins that go out to anyone who opts in to receive them, there are two messages that always provoke a response.
The first of these two bulletins sets out to explain how a double-acting cylinder becomes a displacement cylinder when the piston seal leaks and the load is acting to retract the piston rod. … Read more