In order to measure and decide which hydraulic cylinder you need, first of all you would have to visually determine the type of hydraulic cylinder you try to replace. Here are the the main three types of hydraulic cylinders:
- Piston rod cylinder – has piston inside, can be single and double acting (ex. Clevis cylinder)
- Plunger cylinder – mostly is a single acting cylinder (ex. Snow plow cylinder)
- Telescopic cylinder – has multiple stages, can be single and double acting
Main hydraulic cylinder attributes are as follows:
- Bore diameter
- Rod diameter
- Retracted length
- Extended length
- Stroke
- Mounting ends
- Hose ports
- Working pressure