One too many breakdowns

[Cowcatcher]

Finally got tired of spending time and money on broken hydraulic lines, fittings and bent cylinders. All grapples should come with guards like these I built. I think most do besides this one that the ranch owns. Anyhow, it's got some hell for stout guards now.

 

[dennishoddy]

Nice welding job!
Love doing projects like that.

 

[bigred1]

I don't know why you put this under " stupid stuff " looks like a dang good idea/job. Good coverage and easy access. Nice. Should of been put under " product reviews " . Oh wait, never mind.

 

[Perplexed]

Nicely done. How thick is that steel, and did you use a plasma cutter on the ends?

 

[SdoubleA]

Common sense is still alive and well. Great job and a problem solved.

 

[Cowcatcher]

Nicely done. How thick is that steel, and did you use a plasma cutter on the ends?

1/4" and yes I used a plasma. Was out of chopsaw blades and didn't want to run to store right then.

 

[Okie4570]

Nicely done. What brand is it? I just happened to notice one the other day with a smashed ram guard, it was a Wikco I think. Any chance of your hoses rubbing on the guard edge?

 

[D. Hargrove]

Darn good work Sir!!!

 

[Cowcatcher]

Nicely done. What brand is it? I just happened to notice one the other day with a smashed ram guard, it was a Wikco I think. Any chance of your hoses rubbing on the guard edge?

The brand is Worksaver. I've noticed most of the guards on other brands are maybe 1/8" thick. I may put a piece of radiator hose around the lines in the spot you mentioned. The lines don't move much there but a lil preventative maintenance never hurts.

 

[Okie4570]

The brand is Worksaver. I've noticed most of the guards on other brands are maybe 1/8" thick. I may put a piece of radiator hose around the lines in the spot you mentioned. The lines don't move much there but a lil preventative maintenance never hurts.

Me and hydraulic hoses don't have a good working relationship in general lol, that's the only reason I noticed