Hydraulic cylinder help

grandpa Love · Nov 28, 2021

Took these measurements. Typed into
Google, yep, not that simple. Even have
a surplus center catalog, still
struggling. Anyone more computer savvy
than me have a lead? Thanks.

rustred · Nov 28, 2021

u need the bore size and the rod stroke and even the rod size. those measurements wont do a thing.

grandpa Love · Nov 28, 2021

Rod is 1.75 I measured that. So I need to take one loose and extend it all the way?

old · Nov 28, 2021

You need to start with it closed all the way and measure center to center of the pins then extend it and measure again. Rod diameter is not a big deal as long as you get something the same size or bigger. Also the measurement of the mount area as in how wide is needed

rustred · Nov 28, 2021

pull the rod out from fully retracted to fully extended and get that measurement. then u need the piston or bore size.

rustred · Nov 28, 2021

are you looking to get another cylinder like that or a seal kit or what?

SVcummins · Nov 28, 2021

Your part way there . Extend it all the way and take that measurement . The measure across it will give you the bore

grandpa Love · Nov 28, 2021

Depends..... If we can find seals we will do that. If not new ain't out of the question.

old · Nov 28, 2021

As rough as those cylinders looked in your pictures I'd go with new and maybe even double acting if your valve set up can handle that. Power down it nice at times

docmirror · Nov 28, 2021

Either this one:

https://www.magisterhyd.com/product/2inch-bore-x-30inch-stroke-pin-eye-hydraulic-cylinder/

Or possibly this one:

https://www.magisterhyd.com/product/2inch-bore-x-36inch-stroke-pin-eye-hydraulic-cylinder/

Most all cyl of this length will be double acting. That will mean if you don't want pressure retract, you will need to run a drain back line from the top port back to your reservoir, or find a single acting long stroke cyl. I should clarify, one does not NEED to return line from the upper port. But, if not, use some kind of foam vent to keep moisture out of the top side of the ram.

This post was edited by docmirror on 11/28/2021 at 07:08 pm.

docmirror · Nov 28, 2021

Surplus single acting. Might be exact repl fit, hard to say but it's close:

https://www.surpluscenter.com/New-Arrivals/2-5x32-75x1-75-SA-Hydraulic-Displacement-Cylinder-9-12966.axd

Jim.ME · Nov 29, 2021

You need every measurement you can think of to match on a new cylinder if you only want to replace one, otherwise you need to replace both cylinders.

Magister Hydraulics has options that come closer to many loader cylinders than some other sources. They even offer cylinders you can have ends made to match yours and installed on the new cylinder. That can offer another way to match an old cylinder.

Get your old cylinder apart and see if you can get the parts you need. It will likely be the least expensive repair.

Geo-TH,In · Nov 29, 2021

If you plan to buy an aftermarket cylinder, the location of where the hoses connect is critical. I have one cylinder that I had to get from factory, $500, no aftermarket would work.

Find a local hydraulic shop. One that can make new hoses, supply you with proper fittings. Going to a surplus or tractor supply store is a waste of time for me.
No one has British fitting. My hoses have to be made to the exact length.

Post a pic of your cylinder. If the rod isn't total rust, any local shop should rebuild it for around $100 give or take. SHOP Local first. I can buy parts form my shop for around $25 and do it mayself.

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