- 5 August 2026
- By James Panaho
- In Hydraulics
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When a hydraulic cylinder starts leaking, losing power or moving unevenly, the question most people want to know is, can it be repaired, or does the whole cylinder need replacing? And, while we’d love to say a quick repair is always possible, in some cases, it’s not the best long-term option. Common Causes of Hydraulic

One minute everything’s ticking along nicely; the next you’ve got oil on the ground, pressure dropping and a crew stuck twiddling their thumbs. A blown hydraulic hose can bring your site to a standstill without as much as a warning. But while hose failures are part and parcel of working with hydraulic machinery, the way