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Overview
This is a hands-on repair diary, not a spec review: an owner walks through diagnosing a bent Case IH loader cylinder, hauling it to a machine shop with a press to have it straightened and re-machined, and explains what caused the bend and how to prevent it. Real repair costs are discussed (roughly $678 and $40 for a second fix). Best for owners troubleshooting loader cylinder or hydraulic issues, not shoppers wanting a walkaround.
Posted by the Countryside Acres channel, an owner-operator documenting real repairs and daily work on their own tractor.