Manual vs. Electric Hydraulic Pump

[FallbrookFarmer]

Not knowing much about hydraulics, perhaps a stupid question.. But-- I just acquired a older Big Joe pallet jack that will
lift up to 6 ft. Problem being the foot pump for the hyd. cylinder is shot. Can't find the leather cup needed for repair.
Was thinking about use a small electric hyd pump instead.
Would this be hard/impossible? Any advice appreciated.

 

[kenstrac]

Not knowing much about hydraulics, perhaps a stupid question.. But-- I just acquired a older Big Joe pallet jack that will
lift up to 6 ft. Problem being the foot pump for the hyd. cylinder is shot. Can't find the leather cup needed for repair.
Was thinking about use a small electric hyd pump instead.
Would this be hard/impossible? Any advice appreciated.

Try this
Big Joe - Products

 

[aczlan]

Catalog is available here: Big Joe Manufacturing PARTSonline

Aaron Z

 

[J_J]

Not knowing much about hydraulics, perhaps a stupid question.. But-- I just acquired a older Big Joe pallet jack that will
lift up to 6 ft. Problem being the foot pump for the hyd. cylinder is shot. Can't find the leather cup needed for repair.
Was thinking about use a small electric hyd pump instead.
Would this be hard/impossible? Any advice appreciated.

Do you mean something like this.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=1812011314462515&item=9-7550&catname=hydraulic

I don't know if cyl on lift can handle that pressure. Might have to set the relief real low.

 

[FallbrookFarmer]

Thanks for the replies,
Have looked at the Big Joe catalog online, but because this thing is so old they no longer sell just the leather cup for the manual pump, you have to buy the whole hydraulic assembly. Which is about $400.
I think I'll go with the electric pump. Thanks again for all the info.