190-190XT Prior S/N 23001 Owners

While changing old hydraulic hoses on my XT, I found that the 1/2" steel tube that goes from the rear of the hydraulic pump and under the left side of the radiator on its way up to the tube-fin oil cooler, had some pretty good pits in it where it lays under the radiator area. I suppose the pits are the result of moisture and debris/dirt laying under the tube for years. I found that this tube (70246307) is no longer available through AGCO, and was not found in any Dealer stock. I wanted to keep it origional, and the bends are too tight to make it myself, so I got a quote from Mid-State Sales in Columbus,OH. The cost for one is $175 each. If I order 5, it drops to $55 each. If anyone is planning to refurbish, restore, or just do preventitive maintenence on their tractor, now would be the time to get this tube. I just got the quote today from Mid-State, and plan on calling my order in on Monday, as I need to get my tractor operational soon. If you would like one please send me a PM. Your cost would be $55 plus tax and shipping, probably around $80 final cost. As far as quality goes, I have no previous experience with Mid-State. You can go to their website and decide for yourself. They make tubes, hoses and combinations of both for the auto industry and Military use.  This tube is for 190/190XT prior to S/N 23001, with oil cooler and w/o PTO clutch. You can view it on AGCO Parts Book for this tractor, on page 310. Let me know by Sunday night if you would like one ordered.

I'm beginning to think there may not be any interest in making any extra lines...

Darrel, I didn't mention in the origional post, that the price for 2 was $100 each because I was planning to get a second one made to put on Dad's early 190 along with an oil cooler as his did not come with one. If anyone wanted one at this point, they would be looking at $100 plus freight. I also believe they probably would be tax exempt. The pitting would be on the underside of the tubing, best viewed from behind the grille.

IG, I'm sure they would, but they would need an origional to give you a quote. I sent mine by UPS to them and had the quote back email in 2 days. They told me 2 days lead time on making the new ones. I was very happy/surprised to find a company like that, that would do piece meal work.

Jim, If its not too late I will take one also. Thanks Kevin

Thanks, Jim. I am sure that in a short time, you'll be able to get rid of the fifth one as well. Darrel

wmchris wrote: After having these made, did you end up with any left overs? If not, do you know if they stored the pattern in case you ever wanted to reorder? Thanks, Chris

This post started 8 years ago but there seems to be interest in having more made plus I need another one for one of my tractors. Who else would be interested? Chime in now. I've included photos of the line and cooler that it attaches to. I'm sure price hasn't gone down in the 8 years since. Not looking for a commitment at this point, but would prior to ordering once I get a price.

I May be interested

DCAC wrote: Are you having just one or both of the lines in the photo made?

Just the lower one. The upper one is up under the hood and usually out of harms way as far as dirt/moisture and corrosion is concerned. By the way, they don't come painted like the one in the photo. I painted that one prior to installation.

DougG wrote: WOW, lots of money made there

Knowing Jim Wenig and without seeing the figures I will say that he isn't making dink on these lines, providing a service basically for free.

DougG wrote: Sorry Jim I had to edit my post ,I meant lots of money saved there as in other prices

I received the hydraulic lines yesterday from Mid-State. Cost per line is $43 plus shipping to you. Send me a PM if you want any along with a shipping address, and I'll get you a shipping quote.  Jim