Palm Beach · Broward · South Florida
Mobile Hydraulic Repair
in Palm Beach & South Florida
Liftgate down. Dump body won't raise. Hose blew out. We come to your truck with hose stock, crimping equipment, and parts — fabricate and install on-site. Back up and running fast.
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Hose Fabrication
Cut, crimp, install on-site
4.9★
Google Rating
127+ reviews
24/7
Emergency Service
365 days/year
1
Visit to Fix It
Parts on the truck
Why Albert's for Hydraulics
The Shop Comes to Your Equipment
Hose Fabrication On-Site
We carry hose stock, fittings, and a portable crimper on the truck. Cut, crimp, and install replacement hoses at your location — usually under an hour.
Fast Response
Liftgate down at a loading dock? Dump body won't raise? We respond 24/7 to hydraulic emergencies — 30–60 min to Palm Beach County.
Pressure Test & Diagnose
We carry hydraulic pressure gauges and flow test equipment. Root cause diagnosis — not parts swapping — before we make a single repair.
24/7 Emergency Service
Hydraulic failures stop work completely. We respond at any hour — nights, weekends, holidays — because your operation can't wait.
Common Issues
Hydraulic Problems We Fix On-Site
Hose Blowout
EMERGENCYHigh-pressure hoses fail from heat, UV, abrasion, and age. Florida's sun accelerates deterioration. We fabricate the replacement on-site — exact length, correct fittings, proper pressure rating.
Cylinder Seal Leaks
HIGHSeals degrade causing slow drift, weak operation, and fluid loss. Common on liftgates, dump bodies, landing gear. Rebuilt or resealed on-site in most cases.
Slow or Weak Operation
HIGHPump wear, low fluid, contamination, or a bypassing relief valve. We pressure-test to isolate the cause before replacing anything.
Noisy Pump
WATCHCavitation (air in the system), low fluid, or internal pump wear. Catching pump noise early prevents total pump failure and system contamination from metal debris.
Overheating System
HIGHEspecially common in Florida summers. Overheated fluid breaks down seals, reduces viscosity, and accelerates wear across every component. Often traced to a blocked filter or low fluid.
Complete System Failure
EMERGENCYNo movement at all — pump, valve, or cylinder failure. We carry parts and pressure test equipment to diagnose and restore operation in one visit.
Full Coverage
Hydraulic Services We Offer
Equipment We Service
Every Type of Hydraulic System
Liftgates
Waltco · Maxon · Anthony · Tommy Gate · Palfinger · Thieman
Dump Trucks & Trailers
All makes — single and tandem cylinder systems
Refuse Trucks
Front-load, rear-load, side-load compactor systems
Utility / Crane Trucks
Boom hydraulics, outrigger systems, aerial platforms
Concrete Mixers
Drum drive and chute hydraulics
Flatbeds & Rollbacks
Winch and tilt hydraulics
PTO Systems
Chelsea · Muncie · Parker and other brands
Semi Tractors
Fifth wheel slider, suspension, cab tilt systems
We Fabricate Hydraulic Hoses On-Site
Most hydraulic repair shops require you to bring in the broken hose, wait for them to build a new one, then reinstall it yourself. We do it differently. Our service truck carries hose stock in multiple sizes, a full fitting inventory, and a portable crimping machine. We measure the old hose, build the replacement, and install it — all at your truck's location. No waiting. No second trip.
How We Work
From Call to Running — One Visit
Call & Describe
Tell us what isn't working, what it's doing, and any fluid you see leaking. The more detail, the better we arrive prepared.
Arrive Equipped
We bring hydraulic hoses, fittings, crimper, fluid, filters, seals, and pressure gauges — ready to diagnose and repair in one trip.
Pressure Test First
We test system pressure, check fluid condition, inspect hoses and cylinders. Root cause diagnosis before any parts come off.
On-Site Repair
Fabricate hoses, replace seals, rebuild cylinders, swap pumps, repair valves — all at your truck's location. Most repairs: one visit.
Full Cycle Test
We run the system through its complete operation, check for leaks under pressure, and verify performance before we leave.
When hydraulics fail, work stops completely.
Don't wait for a shop appointment. We come to your truck — same day, any location in Palm Beach or Broward County.
Call 561-475-8052 — Hydraulic EmergencyAll Major Brands
Liftgate Brands We Service
We carry parts, seals, and hoses for every major liftgate manufacturer. Same-day mobile repair on all brands — no dealer wait times.
Waltco
Rail gates, column lifts, slider gates. All models serviced including legacy units. Pump, cylinder, platform, and control repairs.
Maxon
Tuck-under, rail gates, column lifts. OEM parts available. We service BMR, TE-20, GPT, and all current Maxon models.
Anthony
Railgates, slider liftgates, dock levelers. Full service on hydraulic and electrical systems. Cylinder rebuilds and platform repairs.
Tommy Gate
The original hydraulic liftgate. G2 Series, Bi-Fold, Cantilever, and Tuckaway models. Pump packs, cylinders, and gate assemblies.
Thieman
Conventional and railgate liftgates. HD models for heavy-duty applications. Complete hydraulic and structural repair service.
Interlift
European-design cantilever and slider lifts. Precision hydraulic systems requiring specialized knowledge. We service all Interlift models.
Also servicing Palfinger, Dhollandia, Leyman, and other brands
Don't see your brand? Call us — 561-475-8052Major Differentiator
Hydraulic Hose Fabrication On-Site
Most shops require you to bring the truck in, wait for hose fabrication, then wait again for installation. We build the hose right on your truck, at your location.
At YOUR Location
Job site, loading dock, yard, highway shoulder — we come to you. No towing, no downtime waiting for a shop.
Common Sizes Stocked
1/4" to 1" SAE 100R1 and R2 hose on the truck. Covers 90%+ of truck hydraulic applications.
Cut & Crimped in Minutes
Custom lengths measured, cut, and crimped to spec with our portable crimping machine. Exact OEM specs, right there on-site.
High-Pressure Fittings
JIC, NPT, ORFS, and BSP fittings stocked. Straight, 45-degree, and 90-degree configurations available.
No Dealer Wait
No ordering parts. No waiting for a hydraulic supply house. We make the hose on the spot and install it immediately.
Pressure Tested
Every hose we fabricate is tested under operating pressure before we leave. We verify zero leaks at full system pressure.
Specialized Service
Dump Truck & PTO Hydraulic Repair
Dump bodies, PTO systems, and refuse trucks have unique hydraulic demands. We service all of them on-site — no shop visit required.
Dump Body Cylinder Repair
Single and tandem cylinder repair and replacement. Seal kits, rod repair, and full cylinder rebuilds. We service all dump body configurations on-site.
PTO Pump Service
PTO engagement issues, seal leaks, shaft repair, and pump replacement. Chelsea, Muncie, Parker — all major PTO brands. Shift cable and air cylinder service.
Dump Body Hinge & Pivot
Worn hinges, bent pivot points, and binding dump bodies. Structural and hydraulic repair to restore full, smooth dump operation.
Hydraulic Tank Service
Suction screen cleaning and replacement, filler cap and breather service, sight gauge repair. Tank flush for contaminated systems.
Refuse Truck Hydraulics
Packer cylinders, hopper systems, tailgate cylinders, and compactor hydraulics. Front-load, rear-load, and side-load systems. Emergency response for route trucks.
Control Valve & Plumbing
Dump valve repair, holding valve replacement, relief valve adjustment. Complete hydraulic line routing, fitting replacement, and leak elimination.
Diagnostic Reference
Hydraulic Troubleshooting Guide
Recognize the symptoms, understand the cause. Here are the most common hydraulic issues we see on trucks in South Florida — and what they usually mean.
Slow Liftgate Operation
The gate raises or lowers noticeably slower than normal, or stalls under load.
Likely Causes
Low hydraulic fluid level, worn pump not producing enough flow, internal cylinder seal leak allowing bypass, or a partially clogged filter restricting flow.
Liftgate Won't Raise at All
You hit the switch and nothing happens — no motor noise, or motor runs but gate doesn't move.
Likely Causes
Motor relay or solenoid failure, hydraulic pump failure, low battery voltage preventing motor operation, or a severed/disconnected control wire.
Hydraulic Oil Leak at Cylinder
Visible fluid seeping from the cylinder rod seal area, around fittings, or from the barrel itself.
Likely Causes
Worn rod seals allowing external leakage, scored or pitted cylinder rod from corrosion or debris, or a cracked/damaged cylinder barrel from impact or fatigue.
Dump Body Won't Stay Up
The dump body raises but slowly drifts down on its own, even with the valve in the hold position.
Likely Causes
Holding valve failure allowing fluid to bypass back to tank, internal cylinder seal bypass letting fluid pass from the extend side to the retract side, or a leaking check valve in the circuit.
PTO Won't Engage
Dash switch or lever activates but the PTO doesn't spin — no pump operation, no hydraulic pressure builds.
Likely Causes
Broken or stretched shift cable, air cylinder not actuating (on air-shift models), worn PTO clutch pack, electrical solenoid failure, or a transmission interlock preventing engagement.
Recognize your symptom? We diagnose and repair on-site — no guesswork, no unnecessary parts.
Call 561-475-8052 — We'll Diagnose It On-SiteReal Reviews
What Operators Say About Our Hydraulic Service
"Dump body hydraulic line blew at a job site at 10am. Truck was loaded and couldn't raise. Called Albert's — they were there in 45 minutes, fabricated a new hose on the spot, and the truck was dumping by noon. Saved my whole day. These guys know hydraulics and they come prepared."
Joe B.
Owner, Dump Truck Fleet — Lake Worth
"We run 8 trucks with liftgates — if one goes down, we lose a whole delivery route. Albert's is on speed dial. They've repaired liftgate cylinders, hoses, and pumps on three different trucks this year, always same-day. They fabricate the hoses right there on the truck. Reliable."
Walter K.
Fleet Manager, Beverage Distributor
"Compactor hydraulics went out mid-route. Called Albert's and they came out to meet me. Diagnosed a failed control valve, had a replacement with them, and I was back on my route in two hours. I've tried other mobile mechanics — nobody else shows up with the right parts like Albert's does."
Sam P.
Owner-Operator, Refuse Route
4.9 stars · 127+ Google reviews · West Palm Beach, FL
Call 561-475-8052Frequently Asked Questions
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