{"id":932,"date":"2026-09-07T03:25:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T03:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steeringcylinder.top\/?post_type=product&p=932"},"modified":"2026-09-07T07:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:38:00","slug":"hcyy11112018-crawler-crane-lift-cylinder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/steeringcylinder.top\/nl\/product\/hcyy11112018-crawler-crane-lift-cylinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Crawler Crane Lift Cylinder \u2014 \u03a6280mm Bore, 2200mm Stroke, 31.5MPa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HYDRAULIC LIFTING SOLUTIONS \u2014 UK MARKET<\/div>\n

Crawler Crane Lift Cylinder \u2014 \u03a6280mm Bore, 2200mm Stroke, 31.5MPa<\/h2>\n

\u03a6280mm Bore \u00b7 2200mm Stroke \u00b7 31.5MPa Rated Pressure \u2014 engineered for heavy-lift crawler crane operations across construction, infrastructure, and marine sectors in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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\"CrawlerWhen a crawler crane raises a 200-tonne load on a UK infrastructure project, the lift cylinder is carrying every gram of that weight \u2014 and every second of that operation. Our Crawler Crane Lift Cylinder is designed from the ground up for exactly that demand. With a 280mm bore diameter, a 2,200mm stroke, and a rated working pressure of 31.5MPa, this hydraulic cylinder delivers the sustained force, thermal stability, and structural rigidity that British engineering contractors expect on long-cycle heavy-lift operations. Unlike light-duty solutions, it is built to perform over thousands of cycles without measurable bore wear or seal fatigue \u2014 even in the wet, variable-temperature conditions common to UK job sites from Aberdeen to Bristol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How the Crawler Crane Lift Cylinder Works<\/h2>\n

The lift cylinder operates as a double-acting hydraulic actuator. Pressurised hydraulic fluid \u2014 supplied at up to 31.5MPa by the crane’s pump circuit \u2014 enters through the base-end port, pushing against the full 280mm bore face of the piston. This generates the enormous extension force needed to raise the crane’s boom or main frame. Retraction is achieved by redirecting fluid to the rod-side port, providing controlled lowering with equal precision. The 2,200mm stroke matches the kinematic envelope of mid-to-large crawler crane superstructures commonly deployed on UK civil engineering, wind energy, and heavy industrial projects.<\/p>\n

Material selection is where longevity is won. The cylinder barrel is manufactured from seamless cold-drawn steel tube with a precisely honed bore \u2014 surface roughness Ra 0.4\u00b5m \u2014 to maximise seal life and minimise friction. The piston rod is produced from high-tensile alloy steel, hard-chrome plated to a minimum depth of 25\u00b5m and mirror-polished, providing outstanding resistance to corrosion, hydraulic fluid contamination, and the abrasive particulate found on UK construction sites. Piston seals and rod seals are sourced from recognised European manufacturers and rated for continuous operation across the full UK ambient temperature range, from sub-zero Scottish winters to summer heat on southern infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why UK Engineers Specify This Cylinder<\/h2>\n
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31.5MPa High-Pressure Rating<\/h3>\n

Certified for sustained operation at 31.5MPa working pressure with a test pressure of 47.25MPa, matching the hydraulic specifications of major European crawler crane platforms used across UK civil infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hard-Chrome Plated Rod<\/h3>\n

The alloy steel piston rod carries a minimum 25\u00b5m hard-chrome deposit, mirror-polished for optimal seal engagement. This directly translates to lower seal wear rates and extended service intervals, reducing downtime costs on long-duration UK project sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Seamless Steel Barrel<\/h3>\n

Cold-drawn seamless tube eliminates the weld seam that is the most common point of fatigue failure in heavy cylinders. The honed bore to Ra 0.4\u00b5m provides a precisely consistent seal contact surface across the full 2,200mm stroke length.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Custom End Configurations<\/h3>\n

Clevis, flange, and trunnion mount options available. Our engineering team works directly with UK crane OEM rebuild shops and equipment dealers to match existing crane mounting geometry \u2014 reducing engineering change costs on retrofit and refurbishment projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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IP67 Wiper & Seal System<\/h3>\n

Dual-lip wiper seals at the rod gland remove particulate contamination before it reaches the primary rod seal \u2014 a critical feature for UK sites where clay, silt, and driving rain are daily realities. Seal kits are stocked for rapid replacement without specialist tooling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Documented QC & Test Reports<\/h3>\n

Every cylinder ships with a full hydrostatic test certificate, dimensional inspection report, and material mill certificates \u2014 documentation that UK crane inspection bodies and lift supervisors require for compliance sign-off on large civil and offshore wind projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specification<\/h2>\n

Full parameters as per factory test records and product data sheet. All data verified against production drawings.<\/p>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nRemarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cylinder Type<\/td>\nDouble-Acting<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nStandard hydraulic circuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore Diameter (D)<\/td>\n\u03a6280<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\nSeamless, honed bore Ra 0.4\u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piston Rod Diameter (d)<\/td>\n\u03a6200<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\nHard-chrome plated, min. 25\u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stroke (S)<\/td>\n2200<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\nFull extension travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rated Working Pressure (P)<\/td>\n31.5<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\nContinuous duty rated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test Pressure (P_test)<\/td>\n47.25<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n1.5x working pressure, factory tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extension Force (F_ext)<\/td>\n1,940<\/td>\nkN<\/td>\nAt rated 31.5MPa, full bore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retraction Force (F_ret)<\/td>\n1,254<\/td>\nkN<\/td>\nAnnulus area at 31.5MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barrel Material<\/td>\n27SiMn \/ ST52 seamless steel<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nCold drawn, honed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piston Rod Material<\/td>\n45# \/ 40Cr alloy steel<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nHard-chrome plated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seal System<\/td>\nParker \/ Hallite (EU sourced)<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nDual-lip wiper + primary rod seal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mounting Style<\/td>\nClevis \/ Flange \/ Trunnion<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nCustom per crane OEM drawing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Temperature<\/td>\n-20\u00b0C to +80\u00b0C<\/td>\n\u00b0C<\/td>\nUK climate compatible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic Fluid Compatibility<\/td>\nMineral oil HM \/ HV (ISO VG 46\/68)<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nFire-resistant fluid on request<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Port Thread Standard<\/td>\nBSP \/ Metric (SAE optional)<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nBSP standard for UK market<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface Treatment<\/td>\nExternal phosphate + anti-rust paint<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nEnhanced corrosion protection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where This Cylinder Operates in the UK<\/h2>\n
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Civil Infrastructure<\/h3>\n

Bridge deck lifting, motorway structure installation, and heavy precast element placement \u2014 crawler cranes fitted with \u03a6280 lift cylinders are the backbone of UK road and rail infrastructure delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Offshore Wind Energy<\/h3>\n

UK offshore wind installation is one of the most demanding crane environments in the world. Lift cylinders in this sector must handle cyclic loading in marine atmospheres \u2014 our chrome-plated rods and EU-sourced seals are specified precisely for this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Petrochemical & Refinery<\/h3>\n

Major UK refinery turnarounds and petrochemical plant maintenance routinely require 200t+ crawler crane lifts. The 1,940kN extension force at rated pressure puts this cylinder within specification for the heaviest single picks encountered in this sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crane Rebuild & Retrofit<\/h3>\n

UK-based crane rebuild specialists and hire fleet owners use this cylinder as a direct-replacement or upgraded unit for aging Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Kobelco crawler platforms \u2014 where sourcing OEM cylinders carries long lead times and premium pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Crawler Crane Cylinder Series \u2014 Full Range<\/h2>\n
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The \u03a6280 \/ 2200mm model sits within a wider crawler crane cylinder series covering bore sizes from \u03a680mm to \u03a6500mm and strokes to 6,000mm. Contact us to match the correct specification to your crane model.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Related Hydraulic Cylinder Products<\/h2>\n
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Hook-Lift Truck Telescopic Cylinder<\/a><\/div>\n
Multi-stage telescopic cylinder for hook-lift and skip-loader trucks \u2014 compact retracted length with maximum extended reach.<\/div>\n

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Hook-Lift Truck Swing Arm Cylinder<\/a><\/div>\n
Purpose-designed swing arm actuator for hook-lift systems, providing controlled container loading and unloading motion.<\/div>\n

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Customer Success: UK Offshore Wind Sector<\/h2>\n

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CASE STUDY<\/div>\n
Offshore Wind Transition Piece Installation \u00b7 East Anglian Array, UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Challenge: A UK-based heavy-lift specialist operating a 600-tonne Liebherr LR 1600\/2 crawler crane identified critical wear in the main lift cylinder assembly during a planned maintenance survey ahead of a 12-month offshore wind installation contract. The OEM lead time for replacement cylinders was 26 weeks \u2014 incompatible with the project start date. The operator required a \u03a6280 bore, 2,200mm stroke, 31.5MPa-rated unit with full test documentation and BSP hydraulic ports within six weeks.<\/p>\n

Solution & Outcome: Our engineering team matched the existing crane mounting geometry from the customer’s assembly drawings, confirmed compatibility with the crane’s hydraulic circuit, and delivered two fully tested replacement cylinders \u2014 complete with hydrostatic test certificates and material mill certs \u2014 in five weeks. The crane passed its pre-mobilisation inspection without issue, the contract started on schedule, and the cylinders completed a full 11-month offshore campaign with zero hydraulic issues reported. The customer has since placed a standing arrangement for annual inspection and seal replacement across their full crawler fleet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We had a six-week window to source, test, and install replacement lift cylinders before our East Anglia offshore contract started. These cylinders arrived in five weeks with full documentation. The crane passed inspection first time. That’s the kind of supplier reliability that keeps a programme on track.”<\/p>\n

J. Hartley \u2014 Fleet Maintenance Manager<\/div>\n
Heavy Lift Specialist, Yorkshire, UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“We rebuild and hire crawler cranes across Scotland and the north of England. OEM cylinder pricing and lead times have become genuinely unworkable since 2022. These \u03a6280 units are dimensionally accurate, the documentation is complete, and the chrome quality on the rod is visibly better than some OEM parts we’ve received. Recommended without hesitation.”<\/p>\n

A. McAlister \u2014 Workshop Director<\/div>\n
Crane Rebuild Services, Glasgow, UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“We specified these cylinders for a refinery turnaround lift in Teesside \u2014 185-tonne single pick with a 600t crawler. The technical data package was complete from day one: mill certs, hydrostatic test records, dimensional report. Our lift study team signed off on it without a single query. That’s unusual for non-OEM equipment and genuinely saved us two weeks of back-and-forth.”<\/p>\n

P. Griffiths \u2014 Lifting & Rigging Engineer<\/div>\n
Process Plant Services, Teesside, UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing & Customisation Capability<\/h2>\n

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Our manufacturing facility operates CNC deep-hole boring machines, large-format honing lines, and robotic hard-chrome plating cells capable of handling cylinder bores from \u03a640mm to \u03a6600mm and barrel lengths to 8,000mm. The plant’s quality management system is built around ISO 9001 procedures, with full traceability from raw material receipt through to finished product despatch. Every cylinder produced in the facility carries a unique serial number linked to its complete manufacturing and test record.<\/p>\n

Customisation is not an exception here \u2014 it is the standard way we work. UK crane fleet owners, OEM rebuilders, and project engineering teams regularly request modifications including non-standard stroke lengths, alternative port positions, integrated pressure-relief valves, position sensing provisions, specialist paint systems for marine environments, and non-standard mounting geometry. Our engineering team prepares a detailed dimensional drawing for customer approval before any machining begins, and we are experienced in working to customer-supplied drawings at no additional engineering charge for straightforward adaptations. If your crawler crane has a non-standard cylinder requirement, send us the existing unit’s drawings or a dimensional survey \u2014 we will confirm feasibility and provide a detailed quotation within five working days.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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Standard production lead time for the \u03a6280 \/ 2200mm unit is four to six weeks from drawing approval, depending on current order loading. We maintain semi-finished barrel and rod stock specifically to support urgent UK requests. Expedited orders with three-week delivery are possible for standard configurations \u2014 contact our sales team with your required delivery date when enquiring.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nHow much does a replacement crawler crane hydraulic lift cylinder cost, and what does the price include for a UK buyer? +<\/span><\/summary>\n
Pricing varies based on configuration, mount type, port specification, and order quantity. All quoted prices include factory hydrostatic testing, full documentation package (test certificate, dimensional report, material mill certs), standard export crating, and CIF pricing to UK ports. Please email sales@steeringcylinder.top with your crane model, existing cylinder dimensions, and required quantity for a detailed quotation within five working days.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhich crawler crane models are compatible with a \u03a6280mm bore, 2200mm stroke lift cylinder, and how do I confirm the specification? +<\/span><\/summary>\n
This specification is commonly found in crawler cranes in the 400\u2013800 tonne lifting class, including certain configurations of Liebherr LR 1600, Manitowoc 18000, and Kobelco CKE2500 series platforms. However, bore size alone is not sufficient to confirm compatibility \u2014 stroke length, rod diameter, closed length, mount geometry, and port specification all need to match. Send us your existing cylinder’s part number or a dimensional drawing and we will confirm compatibility before quoting.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhere can a UK offshore wind contractor source a certified heavy-lift crawler crane cylinder with full documentation for a lifting study? +<\/span><\/summary>\n
We supply fully documented cylinders including hydrostatic test certificates to 1.5x working pressure, material mill certificates for barrel and rod stock, dimensional inspection reports, and seal specification datasheets. This documentation package meets the requirements of UK lift study engineers and satisfies the traceability expectations of lifting operations under LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations). Contact us to discuss specific documentation requirements for your project at sales@steeringcylinder.top.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nCan the bore, stroke, or mount of a crawler crane hydraulic cylinder be customised to match my existing crane’s geometry without additional engineering costs? +<\/span><\/summary>\n
Yes. We offer no-charge drawing preparation for straightforward adaptations \u2014 alternative stroke lengths within the same bore family, alternative port positions, different mount styles (clevis to flange, for example), and non-standard closed lengths. Our engineering team will prepare a dimensional drawing for your approval before machining begins. More complex modifications involving changes to bore diameter or custom end-cap geometry are quoted on a case-by-case basis.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nHow often should a crawler crane lift cylinder be inspected or have its seals replaced when operating on a UK construction site year-round? +<\/span><\/summary>\n
As a general guide, seal condition should be visually assessed at every scheduled crane maintenance interval \u2014 typically every 500\u20131,000 operating hours \u2014 and a full seal replacement should be planned every 2,000\u20133,000 hours or at any sign of weeping from the rod gland. In the UK’s wet climate, wiper seals and external chrome surfaces deserve particular attention. We stock seal kits for this cylinder and can provide replacement kits with a standard repair guide to support in-house maintenance teams.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Source Your Crawler Crane Lift Cylinder?<\/h2>\n

Send us your crane model, existing cylinder dimensions, and required delivery date. We will confirm compatibility and provide a full quotation within five working days.<\/p>\n

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