Aftermarket terramite cylinders

LawrenceFine · Jul 25, 2014

Hi all. I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a 1996 T5C. The boom cylinder is leaking and I want to replace it. Also, one end of cylinder was previously welded, so it is not worth rebuilding. After calling Terramite and dealing with sticker shock for new cylinder, I decided to shop aftermarket parts. Does anybody have have any leads on where to lookfor a replacement cylinder? Thanks for any help.

bassdr · Jul 28, 2014

LawrenceFine said:
Hi all. I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a 1996 T5C. The boom cylinder is leaking and I want to replace it. Also, one end of cylinder was previously welded, so it is not worth rebuilding. After calling Terramite and dealing with sticker shock for new cylinder, I decided to shop aftermarket parts. Does anybody have have any leads on where to lookfor a replacement cylinder? Thanks for any help.

How ironic! I have exactly the same issue/question. My T5C is a 1992. boom cylinder is the wrong one, previously welded, and can't pay $490 for a new one! Any help here appreciated!

LawrenceFine · Jul 29, 2014

I have taken measurements of the cylinder, which appear to be 16" stroke, 24" pin center, 2 1/2" bore and 1" pins. However, I can not seem to locate an aftermarket cylinder with those specs. I found some 3" bore cylinders but I know the body of the cylinder will be too wide to fit the pin mounts on the machine. I will keep you posted if I find anything. Please do the same.

LawrenceFine · Jul 29, 2014

2.5X16X1.5 DA HYD CYL 1 PINS HVY DUTY CROSSTUBE

I found this link via another thread on this site. It is exactly what I am looking for. You may find what you need as well.

bassdr · Aug 4, 2014

Nice work! I believe this would work. However, they are out of stock until September. I'll probably wait and order when they have stock.
Thanks!

LawrenceFine · May 27, 2015

bassdr, how did that cylinder work out for you? Just curious. I am ordering one for my machine now (finally!). By the way, my machine is a 1993, not a 1996.

agjones · Feb 23, 2016

Any report on whether the replacement cylinders worked? I just salvaged a Terramite T5C from a collapsed barn...a couple of cylinders are missing...any measurements of boom, loader or stabilizers are greatly appreciated!

LawrenceFine · Feb 24, 2016

Yes. The cylinder was a perfect fit. Only a few items to note. I had to flip the hydraulic line connections from below to above the boom cylinder. The required SAE adapters take a bit more room. You will need a couple of adapters to convert the SAE fittings on the cylinder to the NPT fitting on the lines. Cylinder has been on for a while and working great.

bundyal · Apr 9, 2019

I've got a similar problem.I have a T7 with a curved boom and need a new crowd cylinder.The one that's on has a severely bent rod and its NOT an original cyl. All Im sure of is the Pins are 1". Sticker shock at Terramite is severe so Im looking around.The problem is I dont know the original specs for the cylinder and Terramite wont come off of them. I've asked on other forums and I keep getting different answers on the original part #.