The Coupler Relief Tool for Skid Steers & Compact Track Loaders
You swap attachments all day: grapple, auger, breaker, 4-in-1 bucket. One sits in the sun between jobs, and now the hoses won't go on. The patent-pending Tractor Relief Tool™ gets you reconnected in seconds, without hammers, loosened fittings, or oil on your boots.
Patent-Pending. Built for One Job.
This isn't a punch, a pry bar, or a hose fitting you loosen and hope for the best. The Tractor Relief Tool™ is our own patent-pending design, made specifically to release trapped pressure from hydraulic quick couplers in a controlled way. It pushes right onto the coupler, relieves the pressure, and comes off clean.
- Purpose-built for stuck quick couplers, not adapted from something else.
- Made from steel, aluminum, and stainless steel to hold up to daily jobsite use.
- Fits in the cab so it's there when you need it.
Why Skid Steer Attachments Get Stuck
- More swaps, more chances. Every disconnect can trap pressure in the attachment hoses.
- Attachments live outside. Heat expands the oil sitting in them.
- Your auxiliary pressure release only covers half the problem. Many machines have a button or key procedure that relieves the machine side. Once an attachment's hoses are disconnected, nothing in the cab can reach them.
More on causes: Why won't my hydraulic coupler connect? →
Made for Flat Face (ISO 16028) Couplers
Most skid steers and compact track loaders use flat face couplers. We make tools for ISO 16028 flat face in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 1", as male, female, or both.
Most popular: the Both Tools set. Pressure can be trapped in either coupler half, so operators who swap attachments often usually get both.
Coupler size isn't set by machine brand or model, so confirm yours by part number, measurement, or photo. Find your coupler size →
How It Works
- Push the tool onto the stuck coupler half to release the trapped pressure.
- Remove the tool.
- Connect your attachment and get back to work.
Who Uses It
- Owner-operators and contractors swapping attachments several times a day.
- Farms and ranches with grapples, bale spears, and augers sitting outside.
- Rental yards and fleets where attachments come back stuck. See our rental, fleet & dealer page, or email relief@relieftool.com for bulk orders.
FAQ
My skid steer has a pressure release button. Do I still need this?
That button relieves the machine side. It can't reach attachment hoses that are already disconnected, which is usually where the pressure is.
Male or female?
It depends which half is stuck. If you're not sure, get Both Tools.
Does it work on my Bobcat or John Deere?
It fits the coupler, not the brand. See our Bobcat and John Deere guides, then confirm your size.
What if I order the wrong size?
Right Size Guarantee: easy exchange within 30 days.