Hydraulic Squid -- Electric powered 3rd function hydraulics

[galstaf]

Isn't that what hydraulic dump trailers use? A 12v powered hydraulic system I mean, not that specific one. But a dump trailer doesn't move the cylinder often... like up and down once each to dump. I think it'd take something burlier to power a cylinder that moves often.

Isn't that what hydraulic dump trailers use? A 12v powered hydraulic system I mean, not that specific one. But a dump trailer doesn't move the cylinder often... like up and down once each to dump. I think it'd take something burlier to power a cylinder that moves often.

I guess it would be, but a dump trailer typically only uses a one way cylinder and lets the weight of the dump bed/load push it back down into place. I am looking for something that can power the cylinder in both directions.
I am mostly curious to know what kind of force this sort of system could exert and how fast it would activate the cylinder.

I am guessing noone round these parts has bought a "hydraulic squid". I hate to drop that kind of cash on something that has very little in the way of reviews.
The website also seems a little sketchy, which doesn't help. The lack of good pictures/videos/instruction manuals is off-putting

 

[LouNY]

Sounds about like a glorified snow plow pump and valve.
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[davedj1]

Agreed. Just want to know if anyone has used this kit or something similar they made up themselves that runs completely off battery power.

Yes, my dump trailer that I built uses this same set up. Well mine has power up and gravity down but you get the idea, it is rather quick too. My bed is 10' long and 6' wide. I have a 4" x 24" stroke cylinder and it's been in service since 2011 with zero issues. I do have it set up so it charges off of the truck when it's plugged in.

 

[davedj1]

I guess it would be, but a dump trailer typically only uses a one way cylinder and lets the weight of the dump bed/load push it back down into place. I am looking for something that can power the cylinder in both directions.
I am mostly curious to know what kind of force this sort of system could exert and how fast it would activate the cylinder.

I am guessing noone round these parts has bought a "hydraulic squid". I hate to drop that kind of cash on something that has very little in the way of reviews.
The website also seems a little sketchy, which doesn't help. The lack of good pictures/videos/instruction manuals is off-putting

I can tell you that it will generate plenty of force to work a blade either up and down or side to side. It would work for a top link to I would think. I have dumped loads as much as 5000 lbs without issue. I may have missed it but what exactly are you wanting to do with it? Have you looked into a Meyer plow pump? They can be had reasonable during the off season and are easily rebuildable. My last Meyer pump worked a 9' blade with no problems.
Basic rule of hydraulics is the power comes from the size of the cylinder.
Principles of Hydraulics

 

[oldnslo]

Force depends on cylinder size and operating pressure. Suspect that DC unit would produce around 2,500 PSI but would have very low flow at that pressure. These typically have a very low duty cycle of like 2 minutes on 10 off.

DC units are very common for tail gate lifts and some of these functions require double acting cylinders.