where to find a 5" cylinder w/ a 3" or larger rod

[nparch726]

Well, I think the title says it all. Of course I'm looking for a 5", maybe even a 6" hydraulic cylinder, but the only ones I can find have either a 2" or 2 1/4" rod. I'd like to find one with a 3" rod, and I've seen Timberwolf splitters with a 3 1/2" rod, that would even be better.

Has anybody seen any new cylinders out there for sale matching my description, or do you think I'd have to special order this?

 

[AKKAMAAN]

Well, I think the title says it all. Of course I'm looking for a 5", maybe even a 6" hydraulic cylinder, but the only ones I can find have either a 2" or 2 1/4" rod. I'd like to find one with a 3" rod, and I've seen Timberwolf splitters with a 3 1/2" rod, that would even be better.

Has anybody seen any new cylinders out there for sale matching my description, or do you think I'd have to special order this?

Is the larger rod for structure or retract speed??

 

[nparch726]

A little bit of both honestly!

A friend of a friend has a mean old log splitter that we make use of every now and then when we cut and split on his land. His has a 5" cylinder with a 3" rod and I haven't seen a chunk of wood yet it won't split, plus it has an amazingly quick cycle time. We usually have 3-4 people feeding this thing and we can't keep up with it.

Anyway, I'm gonna try to reproduce it, except with a couple different ideas I have to make it better, just having a heckuva time finding the same cylinder!

 

[rancher2]

Check surplus center in Lincoln Ne web site. If you have any heavy equipment salvage yards around you. I run a 5 inch bore with a 3 inch rod off a cat track loader. It been on the splitter for over 20 years and I have had no problems with it . I put seals in it when I first build the splitter.

 

[Winn R]

Wasn't that same add posted on Craigs San Francisco?

 

[biggenius29]

If you have any heavy equiptment salvage yard stop by them. My buddys dad runs a chop shop for trucks. He had a load of cylinders. Mine is a 5 1/2" with a 3" ram. $50 It took me 3 of them before I found one that didnt leak though... He liked that because I found the bad ones for him.

 

[FlyLow]

TTT
Anyone have a source for a new 5" cylinder with 3" rod or bigger?

 

[indiansprings]

Google Surplus Center, they should have one.

 

[FlyLow]

Thanks, I have looked and they don't have it.
I'm looking for 5x24x3 or x4

 

[Kevin in Ohio]

P&J has 2 1/2" diameters in stock in 5 inch and 3 inch rod on 6 inch. BIG difference in cycle time between 5 or 6 though. If a 3" is available he'd know. He carries Prince Gladiator cross tube cylinders which is what I would recommend if you are planning it for long term. Kevin

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[CJ1]

Here is a little advise for everybody looking for cyls. If they need anything more than seals you will not be cost effective to repair them. A rod or barrel is very $$$$ for custom cyls for equipment. If the rod is pitted or scratched leave it. If the barrel is dented leave it. A new 5" bore 2.5" rod cyl can be had for $600 or so. I think a 6" bore has a 3" rod also. CJ

 

[blacklocst]

Check out Prince their cylinders are on the larger Timberwolf splitters.

 

[FlyLow]

I wish it was easy as ordering a prince cyl BUT it is not.
Who makes the cylinders for split right? The 325 uses a 5x24x3.

 

[mga]

what's wrong with a 2"?

but, if you're bent on spending the money, this place will make one for you:

http://www.hdmhydraulics.com/products/index.htm

 

[motoman3b]

check this site Bailey Hydraulic Cylinders Manufacturer

 

[wrench191]

Why do you want a 3inch ram? Do you think a 2inch ram will bend? Do you think a 3inch ram will make it more powerful? It wont,A 5inch cylinder with a 3inch or 2inch ram will have the same pushing power.The 3inch might retract a little faster but thats it.

 

[FlyLow]

Why do you want a 3inch ram? Do you think a 2inch ram will bend? Do you think a 3inch ram will make it more powerful? It wont,A 5inch cylinder with a 3inch or 2inch ram will have the same pushing power.The 3inch might retract a little faster but thats it.

It WILL retract faster. A sub 9sec cycle time is a must for me (24" length.) I know you don't get that because you have a 8" monster cyl that will take a lifetime to cycle. I have spent thousands of hours using a splitter and the longer the cycle time the more frustrating it is. If you look at the wood and place it with more care you will never need a 8" ram.

 

[wrench191]

I know I am a newbie and I dont have the experince most people have here.But I got it for 100.00.I would rather had a 5x30.I have a lot of large Locust and hedge and I am not in a hurry to split it.I will be doing it by myself with a log lift.I am 61 and dont move as fast as I once did And I plan to split at least 4ways.So I am not sure the cycle time will be that important to me.

 

[rancher2]

It WILL retract faster. A sub 9sec cycle time is a must for me (24" length.) I know you don't get that because you have a 8" monster cyl that will take a lifetime to cycle. I have spent thousands of hours using a splitter and the longer the cycle time the more frustrating it is. If you look at the wood and place it with more care you will never need a 8" ram.

If speed is what you are going for, why would you build a hyd splitter. Just build one of the flywheel type splitters.

 

[FlyLow]

I don't know much about flywheel type splitters. I don't know if they can handle nasty wood (meaning crotches, knotty and stringy?)

I do need a log lift and like the hydraulic type so It makes sense to me to stay all hydraulic.

Here are the speeds for the different diameter rods using a 5" bore.

All retract speeds

2.5"= 7.3" per second
3.0" 8.6" p/s
4" 12" p/s
4.25 19.8" p/s

In a perfect world with a 28gpm pump and a 5x24x4.25 cylinder cycle time would be 5.6 sec.