What Cylinder Do I Need for my Bobcat Model?

We all know that replacing worn or damaged hydraulic cylinders helps prevent costly equipment downtime.
With many Bobcat models currently available, it might be challenging to determine which cylinders you should choose for your Bobcat equipment.

(All equipment manufacturer’s names, part numbers, images and descriptions are used for reference purposes only.)

Understanding The Equipment Types

Mini (Compact) Excavators

As the name suggests these are smaller size excavators used in small or medium landscaping, digging, trenching and drilling projects.

 

The advantages of using a mini excavator are: 

  • Small and compact, but powerful
  • Compact swing for tight workspaces
  • Useful on non-ideal terrain

Skid-Steer Loaders

A skid steer loader, AKA skid steer, is a small construction vehicle used for various tasks. Skid-steer loaders usually have a bucket as a standard attachment, but different kinds of attachments can be attached to help with all types of construction and landscaping projects.

 

They are often used for demolition, roadwork, snow and debris removal, excavating, digging, trenching, loading, mowing, landscaping, agricultural work, material handling.

Track Loaders

A track loader is basically a skid steer, that is equipped with tracks instead of wheels.

Track loaders are used for jobs on the softer ground such as snow, swamps, construction sites with soft surfaces, etc.

Track loaders are usually much wider and less likely to tip over. They are usually heavier machines that have more horsepower and can carry heavier loads, but having a slightly different purpose they are much slower than the wheeled skid steers and cannot turn on zero radius.

Industrial Grapple Attachments

Industrial Grapple is designed for maximum performance and reliability, making it easy to handle materials that are hard to manage in industrial or construction settings.

The grapple design provides a strong and consistent grip, while hydraulic controls make it easy to operate and securely handle bulky and uneven loads.

The Cylinder Types

Boom Cylinder lifts the boom up and down on your equipment
Lift Cylinder lifts the bucket up and down
Bucket-Tilt Cylinder moves the bucket forward and backward
Attachment Cylinder designed for attachments
Blade Cylinder lifts the blade attachment up and down
Lift/Arm Cylinder moves the excavator arm up and down for digging
Tilt Cylinder moves the bucket forward and backward
Grapple Cylinder designed for grapple attachments

Determining Your Bobcat Hydraulic Cylinder Requirements

As you can already tell the Bobcat hydraulic cylinder parts you need depend on the equipment’s type, size, and application. There’s a wide range of replacement parts available and depending on the equipment, there can often be additional hydraulic requirements specific to the machine. The easiest way to identify the correct Bobcat cylinder for replacement is by the part number. This number is usually stamped on the barrel of your hydraulic cylinder.

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Bobcat Equipment Models

Below you can find Bobcat models that you can enquire aftermarket cylinders for

Mini Excavators

E35, E35i

E32, E32i

331 (G) Mini Excavators

329 (G) Mini Excavators

334 (G) Mini Excavators

329 Mini Excavator

334 Mini Excavator

430 Mini Excavator

E50 Mini Excavator

E55 Mini Excavator

E42 Mini Excavator

E45 Mini Excavator

Skid Steer Loaders

773

S175

S185

S205

S250

S300

A300

S160

S220

S330

S250

S300

S100

S130

753

763

630

631

632

641

642

643

645

730

731

732

741

742

743

S630

S650

S750

S770

S530

S570

S590

S510

S550

S595

7753

863

A220

653

751

Track Loaders

T190

T300

T180

T250

T320

T110

T140

T200

T630

T650

T750

T770

T590

T550

T595

Grapples

Bobcat® Grapple (Ind Grapple Bkt 62” AFOS, 68” AFOR, 74” AFOH, 80” AFOP)

Bobcat® Grapple (Ind Grpl Fork 66 AFOU, 78 AEDF)

Bobcat® Grapple (Root Grpl 66 AFOT, 72 AE6H, 82 AFON)

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