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[CobyRupert]

I've got a few queries out and hope to hear something tomorrow.

Back to the original question though - has anyone bought a cylinder from Tractor Supply? I saw one with very close specs but inexpensive is pointless if the product is lousy.

Be careful when ordering from Tractor Supply (or anyone else).
I ordered a culvert from them. They took my money and charged my card.
They had no culvert to sell. Somehow this is legal and they aren’t arrested.
They sent me a notice: “Your item has shipped to store.” This was a lie. Somehow “has shipped to store.” means the supplier has filled out some paperwork that item WILL be, or might be shipped to store….but maybe not. I gave them over a month, shipping tracking info shows nothing has been picked up, anywhere.

Their supplier has no culverts that can be shipped to any store and doesn’t know when they will get any. (Again, how is this legal? If I sold you a ‘69 Ford Mustang on Facebook, took your money, said “I don’t have a Mustang, and I don’t know when I ever will.” Shouldn’t I be arrested? Remember: “Corporations are people my friend”.)
I no longer would order from Tractor Supply or accept their word unless you see the item in the store. They will take your money and sell you an item they don’t t have, and can’t get.

 

[CADplans]

I have had several hydraulic cylinders repaired at a local hydraulics shop,,
From my previous experience, they would install new rods for less than half of the $1200 you quoted,,

Check local,, there gotta be a hydraulics shop somewhere near,,

 

[Mazeppa]

I have had several hydraulic cylinders repaired at a local hydraulics shop,,
From my previous experience, they would install new rods for less than half of the $1200 you quoted,,

Check local,, there gotta be a hydraulics shop somewhere near,,

OP stated $300ish in post 17.

 

[Mazeppa]

<==== Meet the new Op for this thread

OK - $300 turned into a pipe dream. As it stands, because the rods need to be replaced, I may as well buy new ones.

What I want to do instead: Buy off the shelf cylinders on 1" pivot pins and use bushings to get these to fit into the FEL 30mm pivot mounts.

THIS is what I think I know:

Cylinder diameter 2.16"
Stroke 20.67"
CrossTube Pivot Pins 30mmx121mm & 30mmx100mm
Flow 10 GPM
Rated 3000 PSI

What I cannot locate is ... the Retracted and Extended length of the Kioti cylinders. M3245-41211

Anybody have this info???????

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

Ok, What is the rebuild price? I'm still thinking its the best course of action.

On stroke, I'd probably articulate the loader and measure actual installed requirements.

 

[CADplans]

<==== Meet the new Op for this thread

OK - $300 turned into a pipe dream. As it stands, because the rods need to be replaced, I may as well buy new ones.

What I want to do instead: Buy off the shelf cylinders on 1" pivot pins and use bushings to get these to fit into the FEL 30mm pivot mounts.

THIS is what I think I know:

Cylinder diameter 2.16"
Stroke 20.67"
CrossTube Pivot Pins 30mmx121mm & 30mmx100mm
Flow 10 GPM
Rated 3000 PSI

What I cannot locate is ... the Retracted and Extended length of the Kioti cylinders. M3245-41211

Anybody have this info???????

Ok, What is the rebuild price? I'm still thinking its the best course of action.

On stroke, I'd probably articulate the loader and measure actual installed requirements.

I think the $300 was the price to reseal the cylinders,, add extra for new rods,, so,, what?? 2X??

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

I think the $300 was the price to reseal the cylinders,, add extra for new rods,, so,, what?? 2X??

At 2x, just buy OEM cylinders.

 

[Mazeppa]

Ok, What is the rebuild price? I'm still thinking its the best course of action.

On stroke, I'd probably articulate the loader and measure actual installed requirements.

Rebuild was pushing $600 each. As for "articulation" ... on rod is snapped and the other is bent and inoperable.

 

[Mazeppa]

I can get new 20" stroke cylinders for about $200-$250. While the stroke is ".67" shorter, I think I can live with that. I would like to know the retracted/extended length of the factory parts just to be sure I don't exceed those specs in the process.

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

Remove the cylinders. Articulate by other means.

If I were you, I'd write the $1200 check.

Why would you want to put the cheapest possible non-OEM cylinders in place of what you know works (when you don't do silly things).