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3 Options to Repair and Replace your Hydraulic Hose

Here are 3 simple and easy options to repair hydraulic hoses. Having a hose repair and maintenance facility onsite allows contractors and crews to assemble and replace hoses quickly and efficiently. Having access to quality tools and products for hose replacement supports machines and crew members to significantly reduce downtime onsite.

This keeps staff and heavy machinery engaged and increases the productivity and profitability of the project. But which is the best onsite hydraulic hose facility for your operation?

Understand the features, benefits, and disadvantages of three different onsite facilities: the BOApod trailer, workshop setup, and container setup.

Why use an onsite solution to repair and replace hydraulic hoses?

Having an onsite solution to assemble and replace hydraulic hoses is key to reducing the impacts of downtime from blown hoses.

When a hose blows, machine and staff must stop working until it can be fixed. This costs contractors time on the job, callout and repair fees, and oil lost from the unexpected event. In industries where hydraulic hose failure is common, this becomes a very expensive activity.

Increasing Hydraulic Uptime reduces costs for operators across a number of industries, including forestry, mining, civil, quarrying, demolition, and agriculture. Identify the best onsite solution to reduce your downtime up to 85%, and significantly cut down on hose bills.

3 onsite hydraulic hose facilities: BOApod, Workshop, and Container

1. The BOApod mobile repair and maintenance unit

Best suited for: Contractors with heavy machinery assets in operation out in the field in forestry, mining, quarrying, demolition, agriculture, and civil.

This facility is especially helpful for contractors working in remote locations, or between several sites. For activities with a high frequency of hydraulic hose failure, the BOApod facilitates fast, efficient hose replacement, significantly reducing downtime.

Features: Each BOApod is built with:

• German-made Uniflex cutoff saw and crimper
• Vice to remove adaptors
• Remote hose reel system
• Hose support stand for measuring new hoses, keeping them off the ground
• Air compressor to clear debris from inside hoses
• Admin hatch to use devices and prepare invoices
• Aluminium fitting cabinet with work bench and storage
• Charging ports or solar panel
• Oil tray and cover to store and protect oil drums
• Magnetic locking to reduce contamination
• Large underbody drawer and additional side boxes for other tool storage.
• German-made Uniflex cutoff saw and crimper
• Vice to remove adaptors
• Remote hose reel system
• Hose support stand for measuring new hoses, keeping them off the ground
• Air compressor to clear debris from inside hoses
• Admin hatch to use devices and prepare invoices
• Aluminium fitting cabinet with work bench and storage
• Charging ports or solar panel
• Oil tray and cover to store and protect oil drums
• Magnetic locking to reduce contamination
• Large underbody drawer and additional side boxes for other tool storage.

Benefits: Contractors can attach the BOApod trailer to any towing vehicle, offering flexibility and freedom of vehicles. BOApod users can move the trailer between work sites, or park it up in a workshop. This means a single BOApod can service more than one crew at a time. To achieve the most Hydraulic Uptime, operators can drive the BOApod straight to the affected machine for speedy repair and replacement.

Built with an ergonomic design, this hose repair trailer also supports the user’s health when working long hours. Its remote-control hose reel system also reduces the need for heavy lifting. It is built to withstand rough terrain, making it an easy-to-move, durable mobile unit for hydraulic hose repair and maintenance.

Disadvantages: As a mobile unit, the BOApod doesn’t offer crew members additional shelter from rough weather – the container setup offers this additional space.

2. Workshop Set up

Best suited for:

• Mechanical Engineers and Technicians: Hydraulic workshops are crucial for mechanical specialists who work with hydraulic systems, such as mechanical engineers and technicians. They create, maintain, and fix hydraulic systems and parts in these workshops.
• Manufacturers: Hydraulic workshops help companies that produce heavy machinery, equipment, and vehicles with hydraulic systems by ensuring the dependability and effectiveness of their goods.
• Agriculture: Tractors, loaders, and irrigation systems are just a few examples of the hydraulic equipment that farms and agricultural businesses use. Farmers might benefit from a hydraulic workshop for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Construction Sector: Excavating, lifting, and compacting are some of the tasks that hydraulic equipment is used for in the construction sector. Maintaining the functionality of construction equipment requires a hydraulic workshop.
• Mining and Heavy Industry: Hydraulic systems are widely used in mining operations and heavy industries. It's crucial to keep these systems up-to-date for both productivity and safety.

Features: The BOA Ute mounted unit contains:

• Hydraulic hose management system
• Electronic Job Card system
• Quality Matched Hose & Fittings
• Competitively priced
• Hydraulics Training & Support
• Inventory Storage System - we provide bins and barcodes to help manage you inventory

Benefits: The container is the only hydraulic hose repair and maintenance setup that offers an indoor workshop and additional space for staff to take breaks in or shelter from bad weather. Due to its size, it offers the most storage space and an indoor workshop.

Disadvantages: The container is stationary, and its size makes it difficult to move. This means operators must carry blown hoses and newly assembled hoses to and from the downed machine, unlike the BOApod trailer.

3. Conventional container setup facility

Best suited for: Single crews or civil sites where all machines are operating within a small-radius area for a long period of time. This includes, for example:

• Forestry contractors who have a 2-year contract in a forest where all his machines will be at
• Civil companies working on a project where all their machines are going to be within a 1-2km radius.

Features: Each container setup contains the following:

• German-made Uniflex cutoff saw and crimper
• Vice to remove adaptors
• Standing hose rack
• 2 work benches for hose measuring and assembly
• Aluminium fitting cabinet
• Mounted solar panel and charging ports
• Additional shelves and space for storage
• Sheltered breakout area for staff.

Benefits: The container is the only hydraulic hose repair and maintenance setup that offers an indoor workshop and additional space for staff to take breaks in or shelter from bad weather. Due to its size, it offers the most storage space and an indoor workshop.

Disadvantages: The container is stationary, and its size makes it difficult to move. This means operators must carry blown hoses and newly assembled hoses to and from the downed machine, unlike the BOApod trailer.

Take back control of your downtime with BOA

Choose the right onsite hydraulic hose repair and maintenance facility for your operation and greatly improve the productivity and profitability of your assets. With a customized hydraulic hose management solution onsite, you regain control of your downtime, and can prevent unexpected hose failure.

BOA Hydraulics’ integrated solution for hydraulic repair and maintenance ensures you get the most out of your machines. This includes easier asset and inventory management through our accompanying multi-device application, the BOAhub. Call our team today on 0800 20 20 20 to get the best hydraulic hose repair solution for your business.