A 30 inch stroke hydraulic cylinder provides 30 inches (762 mm) of linear travel. It is a popular long-stroke specification widely used in agricultural, trailer, log splitter and light industrial lifting applications. Many buyers search this exact dimension for equipment replacement or custom machinery builds.
Common Applications for 30 Inch Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders
- Log splitters: long travel to fully split large logs
- Farm tractors & tractor attachments: lifting, tilting and pulling implements
- Dump trailers & tipper equipment for extended lifting range
- Industrial lifts, small presses and material handling frames
- Custom machinery requiring medium-long push and pull movement
You can choose single acting or double acting designs. Double acting 30” stroke cylinders are more popular, as they deliver powered push and pull in both directions. Single acting cylinders retract via load weight or spring force, ideal for simple lifting tasks.
Key Specs to Check Before Ordering
Stroke is just one dimension. Before purchasing a 30 inch stroke hydraulic cylinder, confirm these critical parameters:
- Bore size: Determines pushing force. Common options: 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 4”, 5 inch bore. Larger bore generates higher force under the same working pressure.
- Rod diameter: Hard chrome plated piston rod improves wear and corrosion resistance.
- Working pressure: Standard models are rated for 2500 PSI or 3000 PSI.
- Mount style: Clevis, cross tube, tang or flange mounts. Wrong mounting causes premature cylinder failure.
- Retracted length: Long-stroke cylinders need sufficient installation space. Even if stroke matches, the cylinder cannot fit if retracted overall length exceeds your available space.
Important tip: Never select a 30” stroke cylinder based only on stroke length. Always check retracted and extended overall length first.
Datong 30 Inch Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders
Datong manufactures standard and custom 30 inch stroke hydraulic cylinders. We supply welded and tie rod cylinders, built with honed cylinder tubes and hard chrome piston rods. We can customize bore, rod diameter, mounting ends and port sizes to match OEM or replacement requirements.
Final Buying Checklist
- Confirm your required stroke is 30 inches
- Measure available installation space for retracted & extended length
- Define working pressure and load capacity
- Select the proper mounting ends
- Send your drawing or dimension list for quotation
If you need a 30 inch stroke hydraulic cylinder for replacement or OEM projects, contact Datong with your specs. Our engineering team will review and provide a suitable hydraulic cylinder quote.
For reference on hydraulic cylinder stroke terminology and fluid power industry standards, you can review ISO 4393 and resources from NFPA.
