Shop Talk Blog

Your hydraulic equipment has many different hydraulic connectors, and it’s good to know the different types. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we’ll talk about hydraulic connectors (threaded, flange, and quick disconnect) -- including how they work and where you’re likely to find them.

Here are some other Shop Talk Blog posts you might find of interest:

• 5 Things to Avoid Doing With Hydraulic Lines
• Hydraulic Hoses and Final Drives
• Causes of Hydraulic Hose Failure on Heavy Equipment

Hydraulic lines are a major part of any hydraulic system; the hydraulics on construction equipment such as skid steers, compact track loaders, and excavators are no exception. Since hydraulics are so vital to your equipment, we wanted to dedicate a Shop Talk Blog post to this subject. Whether you are maintaining your own equipment or restoring an older machine, here are five things you want to avoid doing with your hydraulic lines.