Hydraulic Pump Refurbishment Boone Shops and Farms Call Us For
When a gear pump starts whining before it quits altogether, most Boone County outfits don’t have time to wait on a factory-new unit shipped from three states away. That’s where hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone equipment owners rely on comes in — we pull the pump, tear it down at our Ames bench, and either rebuild it or swap in a comparable replacement so your flatbed, loader, or shop lift is back to work in days, not weeks.
We’ve handled hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone customers bring us on everything from 15 GPM gear pumps on grain-hauling flatbeds to PTO-driven pumps on ag equipment running 7,000 PSI relief setups. If your pump has a stub shaft, an ORB-6 hub, or a worn PTO coupling, we’ve likely already got the parts on the shelf or a supplier who can get them here overnight.
How we handle hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone customers need fast
Every hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone job starts the same way — we pull the pump and run it on the bench to confirm what’s actually wrong before we quote anything. A pump that’s not building pressure isn’t always a bad pump; sometimes it’s a relief valve stuck open or a suction-side leak. We check that first, because there’s no sense rebuilding a good pump when the fix is a $40 valve. You can read more about that diagnosis on our page about a hydraulic pump not building pressure.
- Pull the pump and inspect the shaft seal, gears, and wear plates for scoring
- Pressure-test on our bench rig to confirm actual GPM output against spec
- Rebuild with new gears, bearings, seals, and o-rings, or replace with a comparable gear pump when the housing is cracked or scored beyond machining
- Reinstall with new hose barbs, JIC fittings, and a fresh fill of hydraulic fluid
- Run the system under load before it leaves our shop or before we deliver it back to you
For lift equipment specifically, hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone shops send us often includes new valves alongside the pump itself, since a tired pump usually means the valve block has been working overtime too. We deliver within 100 miles of Ames at no surprise markup — just mileage and labor, same as we’d charge a walk-in.
Common pump failures we see out of Boone County
Most of the calls we get for hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone customers describe the same handful of symptoms:
Whining or cavitation noise
Usually a suction-side air leak or a screen clogged with debris. Left alone, it eats the gears and turns a cheap fix into a full rebuild.
Slow or weak lift cycles
Internal wear lets fluid bypass instead of pushing the cylinder. This is the classic sign we look for during hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone jobs on scissor lifts and dump beds.
No pressure at all
Could be the pump, could be a relief valve stuck wide open, could be a snapped PTO shaft. We’ve replaced plenty of PTO hubs and stub shafts on gear pumps that looked fine externally but weren’t spinning the gear set at all.
Overheating fluid
A pump working harder than it should to hit pressure generates heat. If your fluid’s cooking, the pump’s internals are likely already scored.
If any of this sounds familiar on a Blackmer-style unit, we’ve also written up specific troubleshooting steps on our Blackmer pump troubleshooting page, and if it’s a cylinder rather than the pump giving you trouble, our cylinder rebuild cost guide breaks down what that side of the job runs.
How much does hydraulic pump refurbishment cost in Boone
Pricing depends on whether we’re rebuilding your existing pump or swapping in a new/reman unit, and how much teardown labor is involved. Rough ranges we see:
- Bench rebuild on a standard gear pump (seals, bearings, gears): $450 – $900 in parts and labor
- Full pump replacement with a comparable 15-18 GPM gear pump: $900 – $1,800 depending on fittings, hose, and mounting work
- Lift pump replacement including new valves and installation: $1,200 – $2,500, plus mileage if we deliver and install on-site
- PTO hub, stub shaft, or coupling replacement alongside pump service: adds $150 – $400
- Shop labor runs by the hour on top of parts when the job needs custom fittings, hose fabrication, or a relief valve swap
We quote every hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone job before we start cutting hose or ordering parts, so there’s no guessing on the invoice. If your equipment is on the material handling side rather than a truck or lift, take a look at our material handling hydraulic repair page for what that scope usually looks like.
If your pump’s whining, weak, or dead, don’t wait for it to take the whole system down with it. Call us at 515-292-2599 and we’ll get you scheduled for hydraulic pump refurbishment Boone equipment owners have trusted us with for years — bench diagnosis, honest pricing, and a pump that actually holds pressure when it leaves our shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does hydraulic pump refurbishment take?
Most rebuilds take 2-4 business days once we’ve confirmed parts availability. Full replacements can sometimes be same-day if we have the pump in stock at our Ames shop.
Can you rebuild my pump or do I need a new one?
We tear it down and tell you straight. If the housing and gears aren’t scored beyond machining tolerance, a rebuild saves you money. If it’s cracked or badly worn, replacement is the honest call.
Do you pick up equipment from Boone or do I have to bring it in?
We deliver and pick up within 100 miles of our Ames shop, mileage included in the quote, no hidden markup.
Why is my hydraulic pump not building pressure even though it sounds fine?
Often it’s a relief valve stuck open or a worn internal gear set bypassing fluid rather than pushing it through the system. We bench test to isolate which one it is before quoting a fix.
What’s the difference between refurbishment and just replacing the pump?
Refurbishment rebuilds your existing pump with new seals, bearings, and gears at a lower cost. Replacement swaps in a comparable new or reman unit, usually faster but at a higher parts cost.
Written by Josiah Ragsdale, Ames Hydraulics