Gearmatic winch control lines

[KGTC4D]

Hi,

Just wondering If anyone has ran flexible lines all the way from the winch on their skidder to the winch control, if so how did it work? I am thinking about doing this on my C4 with a model 9

Thanks for the help

[Chuck White]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, KGTC4D.

[Magicman]

Hello and Welcome to the Forestry Forum, KGTC4D.

[coxy]

if you use hydro line its fine that's what I use on the 119- 19 winch

[Gearbox]

Coxy are you saying you are using brake fluid through a hydraulic hose . If so I would think the brake fluid will eat the rubber inside the hose and clog the line . Just my thought no proof .

[jonesjco]

I have used 1/4 inch hyd lines on lots of them never had any trouble with them and never seen any difference in how it works

[Plankton]

I have 1/4 hydraulic lines on mine, has worked with no problems.

[North River Energy]

Presently reconditioning a Gearmatic 9 on a Massey dozer. Has 1/4" flexible hydraulic lines connecting master to slaves, and will be replaced with new of the same on account of external, not internal, deterioration.

[Gearbox]

Ok learn new things everyday .

[Puffergas]

Don't cars and trucks has hydraulic line lines from frame to axle.. maybe not the same.

[Spartan]

I run hydraulic lines too, no problem.

You want something tough, steel braids are nice, sometimes they drop down and can rub on the pto driveshaft, or get pinched a bit.

[KGTC4D]

Thanks for the help.  All of it sounds better then bending new lines.

[danbuendgen]

All the TJ skidders with this winch, brake fluid or hydraulic oil use hydraulic lines for oil transfer to winch. I think mine are still original, or ancient anyways.

[coxy]

my dad did it for years before me and iv been doing it over 25 years  after a while they will get dry rot like anything else