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Emergency Tips

What to do when a hydraulic system fails on the road or on site.

Emergency Tips

What to Do If Your Truck Loses Hydraulic Pressure on the Road

If your tipper or crane suddenly loses hydraulic pressure, stop in a safe spot, shut down the PTO, and check for an obvious leak before doing anything else. Don’t keep cycling the ram — that just pushes more oil out through the failure point.

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Why Is My Hydraulic Cylinder Leaking? Common Causes Explained

Most leaking cylinders come down to a worn rod seal or piston seal, not a cracked barrel. A strip-down and reseal usually solves it — replacement is only needed when the rod is scored or the barrel is damaged.

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