BackHoe Cylinder Seal Kits? Are there any cheaper options??

[Ken Shirmey]

Hello there, I find it hard to believe that I need to pay $300 for 2 seal kits on my BT1000 Backhoe. The dipper stick and the bucket cylinders both need seal kits and I was hoping someone out there would know where I could get them for say $30 each? It doesn't seem like they are complicated pieces.

Thank you in advance for your input, knowledge and Time.

-Kenny

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Try matching the seals at a local hydraulic repair shop.

 

[Vlach7]

Yes, My FEL dump seals/O-rings were $500, got 2 sets of seals for $400 from the local hydraulic shop.

 

[fried1765]

Try matching the seals at a local hydraulic repair shop.

Maybe better yet.......?
Have the local hydraulics shop actually replace the seals.
I think I would.....depending on total cost.

 

[Vlach7]

Maybe better yet.......?
Have the local hydraulics shop actually replace the seals.
I think I would.....depending on total cost.

I used the shop to break the original/new cylinder nut because they are a pain if never opened. Then rebuilt them myself.