Telescoping hydraulic rams

[Agent Blue]

Does anyone have a source for buying a two or three stage hydraulic ram that could be used for a dump trailer? I would like to build a trailer 6' x 10' with 3' sides and a capacity of 12-14k. Lifting from a reinforced front would work much better than the mechanisms commonly used nearly centered in the bed.

 

[jinman]

Tele-cylinder

 

[Wayne County Hose]

Bailey Hydraulic Cylinders Manufacturer,
Hercules Sealing Products

 

[Willis Fecon Bushhogging]

Does anyone have a source for buying a two or three stage hydraulic ram that could be used for a dump trailer? I would like to build a trailer 6' x 10' with 3' sides and a capacity of 12-14k. Lifting from a reinforced front would work much better than the mechanisms commonly used nearly centered in the bed.

If it was me, I would go to a truck salvage yard, if you are careful, you can buy the whole setup, for half what a new one will cost. Make sure you have the correct hydraulic source for the application.

 

[bjcsc]

I'm with Willis. Telescoping cylinders are $$$...

 

[Wayne County Hose]

Yep, new ones are pricey. But, the old ones are in the salvage yard for a reason. Did you ever price rebuilding a telescopic cylinder? If you get a used one, be absolutely certain that it doesn't leak. Price of a used one plus price of a reseal equals more than a new one. Best part of buying new is that you get exactly what you need.

 

[bjcsc]

Agreed Wayne. To clarify my previous post: I would look for a used dumping mechanism, meaning a normal cylinder scissor-type lift and then buy a new cylinder for it...

 

[Wayne County Hose]

My misunderstanding. You have to excuse me, I only have 2 brain cells left, and some days they don't speak to each other.

 

[wushaw]

Good luck finding a used scissor lift mechanism. It would be alot easier getting a regular ram but I know you want the scissor type.

Building one would be easier but finding prints for it would be next to impossible.

 

[pat32rf]

I found a place that was wrecking old car carrier trailers and grabbed a couple of rams in a swap. They go to about 9' but I haven't got my project going yet. (Rams are still burried in the barn) I like the idea of a rams on each side, (since I have them). The geometry of the forces seems really weird but is supposed to work......

 

[Agent Blue]

I have a ram and the scissors setup. The part I don't like is it puts so much stress on the center of the trailer, both dump and frame. I will have to check out sizes and how much of a reservoir it requires. At least I have a place to start. Thanks jr

 

[Wayne County Hose]

I am currently rebuilding the dump unit on my 1 ton truck. I am using 2 cylinders, mounted on the outsides of the frame rails. I like this better than the scissor setup. The cylinder grabs the dump unit further out creating a little more stability.