Keeping South Texas Moving Since 1955
The Bush Hydraulics Story
When hydraulic equipment goes down, businesses don’t just lose a machine. They lose valuable time, productivity, and revenue. Whether it’s a failed cylinder on a piece of heavy equipment, a hydraulic pump issue that brings operations to a halt, or a custom hose assembly that needs immediate attention, downtime can have a ripple effect across an entire operation. At Bush Hydraulics, we’ve spent more than 70 years helping businesses minimize those disruptions.
Since 1955, we’ve proudly served Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and the surrounding South Texas region with reliable hydraulic repair services, custom fabrication, and technical expertise that customers can count on. Over the decades, we’ve grown from a small local operation into a full-service hydraulic repair and machine shop facility trusted by commercial businesses, industrial operations, municipalities, and heavy equipment fleets throughout the region. While a lot has changed since 1955, our commitment to quality workmanship, fast turnaround times, and dependable customer service has remained the same.
Built on Hard Work and a Vision for Growth
Bush Hydraulics began with a simple mission: provide reliable hydraulic solutions to the local community. A major turning point came in 1970 when Ray Slough stepped away from his position as a draftsman for a sliding door company and took over the business. He saw an opportunity to build something unique, something that would not only serve local industries but become a trusted resource for hydraulic expertise throughout South Texas.
That vision helped shape the company into what it is today. Over the years, we’ve successfully adapted to changing technologies, evolving equipment designs, and the growing needs of our customers. Through every challenge and every stage of growth, we’ve remained focused on providing practical solutions that keep businesses operating efficiently. Today, we’re proud to carry that legacy forward while continuing to invest in the tools, inventory, and expertise needed to serve our customers well into the future.
More Than a Repair Shop
One of the things that separates Bush Hydraulics from many competitors is the depth of our capabilities.
While some hydraulic repair businesses focus solely on basic repairs or parts sales, we’ve built a comprehensive operation designed to handle a wide variety of hydraulic challenges under one roof. Our services include hydraulic pump repair, motor repair, cylinder repair, hydraulic cylinder rebuilding, valve repair, hose fitting services, custom fabrication, diagnostics, and complete hydraulic system support.
We understand that every customer has unique needs, and having multiple capabilities in-house allows us to provide faster, more efficient solutions. For our customers, that often means fewer delays and less downtime.
A Fully Equipped Machine Shop Makes the Difference
Hydraulic repairs are not always straightforward. Many jobs require custom machining, precision fabrication, or specialized components that can’t simply be ordered off a shelf and installed. That’s where our in-house machine shop becomes such a valuable resource.
Our facility is equipped to handle advanced custom work, including steel hose line fabrication and precision machining services that many smaller repair shops simply cannot offer. Having these capabilities under one roof allows us to maintain greater control over quality while significantly reducing turnaround times. When equipment is sitting idle, every hour matters. And our ability to complete critical repairs and custom work in-house helps get customers back up and running faster.
That Helps Reduce Downtime
A Team Focused on Solutions
At Bush Hydraulics, our employees combine generations of hydraulic expertise with a strong work ethic and a customer-first approach. Our outside sales representatives work directly with customers in the field, visiting job sites and helping identify solutions where equipment is being used. At the same time, our inside sales and technical teams provide support, diagnostics, and repair expertise from our facility.
This collaborative approach allows us to respond quickly and accurately when customers need assistance. Our team understands that hydraulic failures can create significant challenges for businesses, which is why we’re committed to delivering technically sound solutions that help keep operations moving.
Serving South Texas for More Than Seven Decades
Our service area extends well beyond Corpus Christi. We regularly assist customers throughout South Texas, including areas such as Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Crystal City, Port Lavaca, and many communities in between. That reach is supported by our pickup and delivery service, which helps make repairs as convenient as possible for customers operating within approximately 150 miles of our location.
Why Customers Continue to Choose Bush Hydraulics
Customers continue to choose Bush Hydraulics because they know we’ll provide honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and dependable service. They know we have the equipment, inventory, and technical expertise necessary to handle complex hydraulic challenges that other shops may not be equipped to address. Perhaps most importantly, they know we’re committed to doing the job right. Our goal isn’t simply to complete a repair: it’s to provide a solution that prevents recurring failures and helps customers maximize the performance and reliability of their equipment. That’s the standard we’ve worked toward since 1955.
Our Commitment to Every Customer
At Bush Hydraulics, we understand that hydraulic equipment plays a critical role in your business. That’s why we approach every repair, rebuild, and custom fabrication project with precision and urgency.
We leverage our extensive inventory, experienced technicians, and full-service machine shop capabilities to provide accurate diagnostics and reliable repairs that stand the test of time. We believe customers deserve clear communication, timely service, and confidence that the work is being completed correctly.
When you trust us with your equipment, we take that responsibility seriously. Because our mission is simple: help keep your operation moving with as little downtime as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bush Hydraulics was established in 1955 and has served South Texas for more than 70 years.
We repair hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hose assemblies, and many other hydraulic components.
Yes. Our in-house machine shop provides custom fabrication, precision machining, steel hydraulic hose line fabrication, and other specialized hydraulic manufacturing and repair services.
Yes. We maintain an extensive inventory of hydraulic seals, fittings, hoses, and replacement components to help reduce repair turnaround times.
Yes. We offer pickup and delivery services throughout a service area extending approximately 150 miles from Corpus Christi.
We work with commercial businesses, industrial facilities, municipalities, fleet operators, contractors, agricultural operations, and heavy equipment owners.
We serve Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and many surrounding South Texas communities, including Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Port Lavaca, and other nearby areas.
Our combination of more than 70 years of experience, a full-service machine shop, extensive parts inventory, outside sales support, and pickup and delivery service allows us to provide solutions many competitors simply cannot match.
Let’s Get Your Equipment Back to Work
Hydraulic failures don’t wait for a convenient time, and neither do the demands of your business. When critical equipment breaks down, you need a repair partner with the experience, resources, and technical capabilities to solve the problem quickly and correctly.
At Bush Hydraulics, we’ve spent more than seven decades helping businesses throughout South Texas minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Whether you need hydraulic cylinder repair, pump rebuilding, custom hose fabrication, valve service, or a complex machining solution, our team is ready to help. Give us a call or visit our Corpus Christi location today to discuss your needs, and discover why businesses throughout the region have trusted Bush Hydraulics since 1955.