Easy there drumbum. Surplus Center has 24" JIC 6F hydraulic hoses rated at 5800 psi for $10.30.
Do you have a link to what you used? What is the hose you purchased locally and where did you get it?
Here's what I used but it was $39 shipped for 1 machine.
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