How Aftermarket Hydraulic Cylinders Benefit Landscaping Machinery

Landscaping equipment must be versatile, reliable, and built to withstand harsh outdoor environments and long operational hours. The hydraulic cylinders used to move landscaping equipment must be able to handle the same conditions. When it’s time to replace landscaping equipment hydraulic cylinders, aftermarket cylinders are a high-quality option to make the most of your budget …

Construction Equipment Maintenance & Repair Trends

Construction equipment undergoes extended run times in rugged conditions on tough job sites. Prompt and comprehensive heavy equipment maintenance and repair are essential for safe and efficient operations. High-Technology Designs Introduce New Construction Equipment Repair Protocols New technology can enhance your construction equipment, but it also comes with new repair and maintenance needs compared to …

Why a Custom Hydraulic Cylinder is Right for You

With advanced technological software and enhanced engineering capabilities, custom hydraulic cylinders may be the best option for your mobile and industrial machinery needs. While standard cylinders can accommodate most needs, there often remain issues not addressed with standard cylinders. Design and engineering factor into how well your hydraulics can adapt and perform reliably. Custom hydraulic …

Rebuilding a Hydraulic Cylinder

Despite your best efforts to prevent hydraulic cylinder failure, a time may come when your cylinders stop working dependably. Signs of a failing hydraulic cylinder include a loss in performance, leaking, jerking movements, unusual noises or clangs, fluid contamination, excessive heat, and more. The best way to address these issues is through repairing, rebuilding, or …

Benefits of Aftermarket Hydraulic Cylinders

OEM versus aftermarket products and components. It is a topic often associated with automotive with aftermarket parts and accessories yet the arguments for and against either one can be made for hydraulic cylinders. Historically, one of the biggest gripes with aftermarket products relates to quality. There has been the perception that aftermarket components cylinders are …

What to Consider When Choosing a Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinder

Telescopic hydraulic cylinders are ideal for applications where force space is limited. Telescopic cylinders provide extended reach, making them perfect for heavy construction machinery, dump trucks, and other industrial mobile vehicles. While it may seem simple at first, choosing and buying the right hydraulic cylinder can be a time-consuming and overwhelming. Knowing you need a …

How to Measure a Hydraulic Cylinder

When purchasing a hydraulic cylinder replacement, the best approach is to use your cylinder’s model number to determine which aftermarket cylinder is right for your machinery. However, if you are unsure of the model number, measuring your hydraulic cylinder is the next step in finding a suitable solution. Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. can help. We offer …

Bobcat Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Cylinder Advantages

Which is better, aftermarket hydraulic cylinders or Bobcat OEM cylinders? It is an age-old question for which there is not a clear cut answer. Preferences often dictate subjective responses. It is easy to find OEM enthusiasts as well as aftermarket enthusiasts. Regardless of enthusiasm or preferences, there are factors to consider when choosing an aftermarket …

When to Replace Your Hydraulic Cylinder

The eternal question. . . replace or repair? Given enough time, money, and knowledge, any mechanical device can be repaired. Realistically, the time will come when it is no longer feasible to repair and the only practical option is replacing your hydraulic cylinder. Recognizing when to replace a hydraulic cylinder can be one of the …

What type of hydraulic cylinder should I use in my application?

When deciding on a hydraulic cylinder for your application, there are several design options to consider. To ensure longevity, dependability, and efficiency, the right type of engineering and manufacturing the right hydraulic cylinder for your needs is paramount. Standard, Telescopic, and Tie-Rod Cylinders Standard Hydraulic Cylinders Standard hydraulic cylinders are common in applications where high …