Hose Take-Up Spring for Hose Management – SP-495

This hose take-up spring manages hydraulic and electrical hose slack on lift trucks, coiling excess hose length so lines stay clear of moving components and don't drag, kink, or snag during mast and attachment operation. It installs as a direct replacement for the original hose management spring on applicable equipment.

Hose take-up springs work by maintaining tension on the hose or cable run as the mast or attachment cycles through its range of motion, retracting slack automatically rather than leaving loose hose to hang or catch. Over time and repeated flex cycles, these springs can lose tension, develop set, or fatigue at the coil ends, which shows up as hose sag or hoses that no longer retract cleanly after full extension.

Keeping hose routing controlled protects the hydraulic lines themselves from abrasion and premature wear against frame components, making this spring a low-cost preventive part for shops focused on hydraulic line longevity.