Excavator Lift Cylinders

Excavator Lift Cylinders – Hitachi, John Deere, Caterpillar

VI Equipment has a large inventory of Excavator Parts, including John Deer Lift Cylinders, Hitachi Lift Cylinders, Caterpillar Lift Cylinders and more ready to ship worldwide. We offer used, rebuilt and new lift cylinders for excavators. Choose from one our lift cylinders below or contact us for all your excavator part needs!

We Ship Excavator Lift Cylinders to the USA, Canada, and Worldwide

No matter where your project takes you, VI Equipment can keep you moving. We offer global shipping on all our excavator lift cylinders, ensuring you get the parts you need quickly and efficiently.

Why Shop VI Equipment for Your Excavator Lift Cylinders

There are many reasons to choose VI Equipment for your excavator lift cylinders. We offer exceptional value, unmatched selection, and reliable performance to keep your projects on track. Discover the VI Equipment difference and experience the benefits firsthand.

Excavator Lift Cylinders: Vertical Power for Safe, Stable Lifts

Lift cylinders provide the controlled vertical motion that stabilizes your boom when lifting heavy loads—whether you’re placing pipe, setting trench shields, or handling tools. Because they run at mid-stroke under constant tension, their rods and seals endure both axial thrust and pressure spikes every cycle. A fatigued lift cylinder can allow boom drift, compromise safety, and slow your lift charts. At VI Equipment we stock OEM-matched and premium aftermarket lift cylinders built to factory specs, so you maintain precise height control and operator confidence on every job.

OEM & Premium Aftermarket Lift Cylinders for John Deere, Hitachi & Caterpillar

Whether you run a Deere 200G on pipe-laying, a Hitachi ZX 300 on utility digs, or a Cat 336 in heavy-lift service, our catalog cross-references model, serial prefix, and pin-center dimensions for an exact match. Remanufactured units are strip-honed, fitted with new induction-hardened rods, and pressure-tested for drift—delivering factory performance at roughly 60 % of dealer price. Brand-new aftermarket cylinders use 42CrMo alloy, high-density seals rated to –40 °C, and come with a 12-month unlimited-hour warranty, so your fleet stays productive without compromise.

Diagnosing Lift-Cylinder Wear Before Boom Drift Becomes a Hazard

Watch for oily streaks on the barrel, slow boom-up or boom-down creep of more than 10 mm in five minutes, or pitting on the rod where grit impinges the seal. A pressure-gauge test at mid-stroke revealing relief at 5 % below spec indicates internal bypass. Measure rod run-out with a dial indicator—anything over 0.3 mm accelerates seal failure. Email us your bore-stroke numbers or a photo of your serial tag and we’ll confirm whether a reseal kit, barrel hone, or full replacement is your most cost-effective solution.

In-House Lift-Cylinder Rebuilds: Precision Service with 48-Hour Turnaround

Our Langley cylinder shop reclaims most lift cylinders in two business days. We hone barrels to <0.15 µm Ra, machine custom bronze bushings, straighten or fabricate rods, and install premium Parker or NOK seal kits. Every rebuild is pressure-tested to 5 % above factory spec and serialized for traceable maintenance history. Contractors typically see an extra 4 000–5 000 operating hours—often for less than half the cost of a brand-new cylinder—keeping rig times lean and budgets intact.

Selecting the Right Replacement: Bore, Stroke & Mounting Checks

Beyond matching bore and stroke, ensure your replacement’s pin-to-pin length, port orientation, and mount style align with your machine’s geometry. Use the stamp on your gland or reference your service manual; our parts desk will verify pin-center dimensions, mount type (clevis, trunnion, or welded lug), and pressure ratings against our inventory in real time. This level of fitment precision preserves boom-lift charts, maintains operator safety margins, and eliminates guesswork on install day.