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EP-\u03a665x\u03a635×607 Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder for Agricultural Machine<\/h2>\n

Model HCYY11112016 | \u03a665\u00d7\u03a635\u00d7607 | Working Pressure 16.7 MPa | Trip 607 mm | Weight 18 kg<\/p>\n

Designed specifically for grain tank unloading systems on combine harvesters and grain harvesting machinery, this grain tank lifting cylinder provides reliable, high-force actuation of the grain tank cover or unloading auger positioning mechanism. Rated at 16.7 MPa working pressure with a 607 mm stroke and a compact 18 kg body weight, this grain tank lifting cylinder is an engineered solution for French and European agricultural OEM buyers and aftermarket replacement procurement teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder \u2014 Agricultural Hydraulic Series<\/p>\n

The HCYY11112016 grain tank lifting cylinder addresses the specific demands of combine harvester grain tank mechanisms, where the grain tank lifting cylinder must repeatedly lift a loaded grain storage tank cover or position an unloading auger over many operating seasons without seal failure or rod surface degradation. The 607 mm stroke and 823 mm installation distance match the geometric requirements of standard European combine harvester grain tank lift arm assemblies, and the 24.5 MPa maximum withstand pressure delivers the burst safety margin required by agricultural machinery hydraulic system design standards applicable in France and across the EU.<\/p>\n

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Quick Reference<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cylinder Model<\/td>\nHCYY11112016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schemi<\/td>\n\u03a665\u00d7\u03a635\u00d7607 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working Pressure<\/td>\n16.7 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max. Withstand Pressure<\/td>\n24.5 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trip (Stroke)<\/td>\n607 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Installation Distance<\/td>\n823 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n18 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cylinder Type<\/td>\nDouble Acting Hydraulic Cylinder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Applicazione<\/td>\nGrain Tank \/ Combine Harvester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1. Technical Parameters \u2014 Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder HCYY11112016<\/h2>\n

The following table presents the complete technical specification of the EP-\u03a665x\u03a635×607 grain tank lifting cylinder. All dimensional values are in millimetres (mm) unless otherwise indicated. For detailed dimensional drawings including port thread positions, clevis eye bore details, and end-of-stroke cushion specifications, contact our technical team.<\/p>\n

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Cylinder Model<\/td>\nHCYY11112016<\/td>\nAgricultural grain tank lifting series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schemi<\/td>\n\u03a665\u00d7\u03a635\u00d7607 mm<\/td>\nBore \u00d7 Rod \u00d7 Stroke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working Pressure<\/td>\n16.7 MPa<\/td>\nRated continuous operating pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Withstand Pressure<\/td>\n24.5 MPa<\/td>\nBurst \/ proof pressure rating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trip (Stroke)<\/td>\n607 mm<\/td>\nFull piston rod extension travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Installation Distance<\/td>\n823 mm<\/td>\nPin-to-pin length in retracted position<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n18 kg<\/td>\nDry weight without hydraulic fluid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore Diameter<\/td>\n\u03a665 mm<\/td>\nCylinder barrel internal diameter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rod Diameter<\/td>\n\u03a635 mm<\/td>\nHard chrome plated piston rod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extension Force (at 16.7 MPa)<\/td>\n\u2245 55.4 kN<\/td>\nTheoretical bore-end force<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retraction Force (at 16.7 MPa)<\/td>\n\u2245 39.3 kN<\/td>\nTheoretical rod-end annular area force<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cylinder Type<\/td>\nDouble Acting Hydraulic Cylinder<\/td>\nPositive force in both directions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mounting Type<\/td>\nClevis Eye (both ends)<\/td>\nPin-mounted at barrel end and rod end<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
External Finish<\/td>\nBlack industrial coating<\/td>\nCorrosion protection for agricultural field service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Applicazione<\/td>\nGrain tank cover lift \/ auger pivot, combine harvester<\/td>\nAgricultural machinery hydraulic series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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2. About Our \u03a665x\u03a635×607 Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder<\/h2>\n

The grain tank lifting cylinder is a critical hydraulic actuator within the combine harvester grain management system. On a modern combine harvester, the grain storage tank is a large-volume hopper mounted above the machine body that accumulates threshed, cleaned grain during the harvesting pass. When the tank reaches capacity \u2014 or when the operator needs to transfer grain to a trailer running alongside \u2014 either the tank cover must be raised to allow overloading access, or the unloading auger must be pivoted from its transport position to its operating position. In many European combine harvester designs, the grain tank cover lift and the auger position actuator are both driven by a grain tank lifting cylinder matched to the combine’s on-board hydraulic system. The HCYY11112016 grain tank lifting cylinder is designed and dimensioned for exactly this role: the \u03a665 mm bore, \u03a635 mm rod, and 607 mm stroke deliver the force and travel geometry required for combine harvester grain tank actuation at the 16.7 MPa working pressure typical of European combine hydraulic systems.<\/p>\n

French grain farming \u2014 particularly in the major cereal-producing regions of Champagne-Ardenne, Centre-Val de Loire, Hauts-de-France, and Burgundy \u2014 relies heavily on large-scale combine harvesters with high-capacity grain tanks, often 9,000 to 14,000 litres on current-generation machines. At these tank sizes, the force required to lift a grain tank cover or swing a heavy unloading auger is considerable, and a grain tank lifting cylinder is the only actuator technology that can reliably deliver sustained high force in the compact installation envelope available inside and around the grain tank structure. The 607 mm stroke and 823 mm installation distance of this grain tank lifting cylinder match the arm geometry of combine harvester grain tank mechanisms across several common European machine models, and the double acting hydraulic cylinder configuration allows both powered opening and powered closing of the cover or auger, which is important in field conditions where wind resistance may oppose the return stroke of a gravity-return design.<\/p>\n

The 16.7 MPa working pressure and 24.5 MPa burst pressure specification of this grain tank lifting cylinder conform to the hydraulic system design practice of European agricultural machinery manufacturers, who typically operate combine hydraulic circuits at 16 to 18 MPa and specify each hydraulic cylinder component with a 1.5:1 burst-to-working pressure safety ratio. French combine harvester operators using aftermarket replacement cylinders should verify that the replacement grain tank lifting cylinder meets these pressure ratings to maintain the safety and performance characteristics of the original machine design. The 18 kg unit weight contributes to the overall combine machine weight management \u2014 a consideration for transport on public French roads, where tractor and machinery train weight limits are enforced under French highway code (Code de la Route), and any reduction in grain tank mechanism component weight directly increases the available payload within the transport weight limit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Five Key Advantages of the EP-\u03a665x\u03a635×607 Agricultural Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder<\/h2>\n
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1. Agricultural Machinery Pressure Standards Compliance<\/p>\n

The 16.7 MPa working pressure and 24.5 MPa maximum withstand pressure ratio (approximately 1.47:1) of this grain tank lifting cylinder aligns with the hydraulic cylinder design practice for European agricultural machinery, where EN 14540 and related ISO standards for agricultural machinery hydraulic systems specify hydraulic cylinder component pressure ratings. French agricultural machinery distributors and maintenance workshops dealing with CLAAS, John Deere, Case IH, and New Holland combine harvesters \u2014 all present in significant numbers across the French grain belt \u2014 will recognise this grain tank lifting cylinder pressure specification as standard for mid-range combine grain tank hydraulic actuators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Compact 18 kg Weight for Machine Weight Budget Management<\/p>\n

At 18 kg, this grain tank lifting cylinder achieves the lowest practical weight for a \u03a665 mm bore unit of 607 mm stroke. On a combine harvester where multiple grain tank lifting cylinder units and other hydraulic actuators operate simultaneously \u2014 grain tank lift, unloading auger pivot, concave adjustment, reel drive, and cutter bar positioning \u2014 the cumulative weight contributes to the total machine unladen weight. French farmers transporting combines on public roads between parcelles are subject to French highway weight regulations, and every kilogram saved in hydraulic cylinder component weight is available for grain payload or simply keeps the machine within legal transport limits without additional road movement permit requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Double-Acting Design for Positive Control in Field Conditions<\/p>\n

Unlike single acting hydraulic cylinder designs that rely on gravity or spring return, this grain tank lifting cylinder provides positive hydraulic force in both extension and retraction directions. In the field, where wind loading may resist the return motion of a grain tank cover or where the auger must be retracted against friction in the pivot bearing under loaded conditions, the ability to apply hydraulic pressure to the return stroke eliminates the slow or incomplete return that gravity-return designs can exhibit. French farmers harvesting in the windy open landscapes of the Beauce or the Champagne plain particularly benefit from the positive hydraulic retraction that this grain tank lifting cylinder delivers in high-wind harvest conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Hard-Chrome Rod for Multi-Season Agricultural Service Life<\/p>\n

The \u03a635 mm piston rod of this grain tank lifting cylinder is hard chrome plated to resist the abrasive and corrosive conditions of agricultural service. Combine harvesters operate in highly dusty, chaff-laden environments where the fine particles generated by threshing and separating operations settle on all exposed surfaces including the hydraulic cylinder rod. Without an adequately hard and thick chrome layer, these particles would act as an abrasive that scores the rod surface and progressively damages the rod seal on each stroke. The hard chrome specification of this grain tank lifting cylinder is selected to resist this abrasive wear through multiple harvest seasons without requiring rod replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. OEM Dimensional Compatibility for Direct Replacement<\/p>\n

The \u03a665 mm bore, \u03a635 mm rod, 607 mm stroke, and 823 mm installation distance of this grain tank lifting cylinder are matched to the combine harvester grain tank mechanism dimensions used across several common European agricultural machine models. This dimensional compatibility allows direct fitment in machines where the original grain tank lifting cylinder has been damaged or has failed after extended service, without requiring modification to the machine mounting brackets or hydraulic hose connections. French agricultural machinery workshops handling combine harvester repairs during the off-season can stock this grain tank lifting cylinder as a universal replacement for multiple machine models within the same size class.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Working Principle: How the Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder Operates<\/h2>\n

The grain tank lifting cylinder operates on the principles of a conventional double acting hydraulic cylinder within the combine harvester’s on-board hydraulic circuit. Hydraulic oil from the combine’s main pump \u2014 driven mechanically from the engine or, in electric-hybrid machines, from a hydraulic power unit \u2014 is directed to either the bore end or the rod end of the grain tank lifting cylinder by a directional control valve operated from the cab. When the operator selects the “tank lift” or “auger deploy” function from the cab control panel, the directional valve routes pressurised oil to the bore-end chamber, pushing the piston and extending the rod. This mechanical extension pushes the grain tank cover open or pivots the unloading auger from its stowed transport position to its working discharge position. When the operator selects retract, pressurised oil is routed to the rod-end chamber, pushing the grain tank lifting cylinder piston back and retracting the rod to close the cover or return the auger to its transport position.<\/p>\n

The relationship between hydraulic pressure and the force developed by this grain tank lifting cylinder is governed by basic hydraulic mechanics: extension force equals working pressure multiplied by bore-end piston area, and retraction force equals working pressure multiplied by the annular rod-end area (bore area minus rod area). At 16.7 MPa working pressure and a \u03a665 mm bore (effective piston area approximately 3,318 mm\u00b2), the theoretical extension force of the grain tank lifting cylinder is approximately 55.4 kN \u2014 around 5.6 tonnes \u2014 which provides substantial margin above the force required to lift a typical combine grain tank cover, even when the cover itself carries accumulated grain dust and is subject to the weight of any residual grain that has collected on the upper surface during harvesting. The retraction force at the rod end is proportionally lower due to the smaller effective area, but is still sufficient to overcome any friction or wind load opposing the return stroke in the most common combine configurations encountered in French agricultural conditions.<\/p>\n

A hydraulic cylinder seal is the critical interface that maintains the separation of the two pressure chambers within the grain tank lifting cylinder and prevents oil leakage past the rod to the exterior. In this grain tank lifting cylinder, the seal system comprises a composite piston seal set (sealing between piston and barrel bore), a rod seal assembly (sealing between piston rod and gland), and a wiper ring (preventing ingress of chaff and dust into the rod seal from the exterior). The wiper ring is particularly important in combine harvester applications, where the atmospheric environment around the cylinder contains very high concentrations of fine crop particles during harvesting. A correctly specified and maintained wiper ring on the hydraulic cylinder dramatically extends the life of the underlying rod seal by intercepting particles before they can work under the seal lip and score the chrome rod surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Materials and Construction Quality<\/h2>\n

Agricultural hydraulic cylinders operate in among the most demanding environments that any hydraulic cylinder component can encounter. The combine harvester environment combines high-frequency dust from chaff and grain processing, intermittent exposure to rain, morning dew condensation, and the corrosive chemistry of plant material residues and soil particles. A grain tank lifting cylinder that fails mid-harvest \u2014 particularly during the compressed French cereal harvest window of June to August \u2014 causes machine downtime that cannot easily be recovered. The material specification of the HCYY11112016 grain tank lifting cylinder addresses each of these environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

The grain tank lifting cylinder barrel is produced from seamless cold-drawn steel tube with a precision-honed bore, achieving the surface finish tolerance required for long service life with the composite piston seal system. Cold-drawn tube production gives the barrel wall a consistent microstructure and tight dimensional tolerances that are difficult to achieve with hot-rolled alternatives, and the honed bore surface finish of Ra 0.2 to 0.4 \u03bcm provides the correct roughness for lubricating the piston seal without causing premature wear. The piston rod is solid alloy steel, precision-ground to \u03a635 mm and hard chrome plated to a minimum deposit thickness of 0.015 mm with a hardness of 800\u20131,000 HV. This chrome specification resists the abrasive particles encountered in the combine’s harvesting environment without requiring a heavier and more expensive rod cross-section. The end fittings \u2014 clevis eyes at both the barrel end and the rod end \u2014 are machined from medium-carbon steel to close dimensional tolerances on the clevis pin bore, ensuring correct pin fit and load transfer through the service life of the grain tank lifting cylinder.<\/p>\n

The external finish visible on the product \u2014 a uniform black coating \u2014 is an industrial-grade protective system applied after all machining operations. The coating system consists of a conversion coat treatment followed by a black epoxy or enamel topcoat that provides corrosion protection appropriate for agricultural field service conditions. The coating must resist the chemical wash of fertiliser and crop protection product splatter, the mechanical abrasion of crop residues contacting the grain tank lifting cylinder barrel during harvesting, and the wet-dry cycling of field conditions through the French harvest season. For French agricultural machinery workshops looking for hydraulic cylinder component quality that holds up to seasonal off-field storage in unheated barns, the robust external coating of this grain tank lifting cylinder is an important quality differentiator compared to cheaper alternatives with thin paint finishes that rust within the first off-season storage period.<\/p>\n

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6. Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder Selection and Replacement Guide<\/h2>\n

Selecting the correct grain tank lifting cylinder for a specific combine harvester model begins with four measurable parameters taken from the machine’s existing unit: bore diameter, rod diameter, stroke, and retracted installation distance. For the EP-HCYY11112016, these values are \u03a665 mm bore, \u03a635 mm rod, 607 mm stroke, and 823 mm installation distance. Any deviation in installation distance means the replacement grain tank lifting cylinder will not position the grain tank cover or unloading auger correctly within its mechanical travel range, even if bore, rod, and stroke all match. We provide a certified dimensional drawing with every grain tank lifting cylinder order so the installer can verify pin-hole positions against chassis brackets before removing the failed unit.<\/p>\n

When evaluating a grain tank lifting cylinder replacement against the original equipment part, three factors determine functional equivalence: the pressure rating (the replacement grain tank lifting cylinder must equal or exceed the 16.7 MPa working pressure and 24.5 MPa withstand pressure of the original), the dimensional specification (the four parameters listed above), and the seal material (NBR or FKM, matched to the hydraulic fluid type specified by the combine manufacturer). A grain tank lifting cylinder that satisfies all three criteria is a valid hydraulic cylinder component substitute for the original and maintains the machine’s type-approval safety characteristics.<\/p>\n

French agricultural workshops procuring a grain tank lifting cylinder for multi-brand combine fleets should note that while several European combine manufacturers use similar bore and stroke dimensions in their grain tank mechanisms, installation distances and clevis pin bore diameters often differ between brands and model years. As a specialist grain tank lifting cylinder manufacturer, we maintain a cross-reference database of common combine harvester grain tank cylinder dimensions and can confirm compatibility before order placement. Contact our grain tank lifting cylinder manufacturer technical team with the machine make, model year, and grain tank mechanism dimensions for a confirmed cross-reference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Regulatory and Standards Framework: France and Europe<\/h2>\n

Agricultural machinery sold and operated in France must comply with a specific regulatory and standards framework that spans EU-level directives, European harmonised standards, and French national regulations. Hydraulic cylinder components used in agricultural machinery \u2014 including grain tank lifting cylinders \u2014 are subject to this framework both as components of the complete machine type-approval process and as aftermarket replacement parts that must maintain the safety characteristics of the original machine.<\/p>\n

At the EU level, agricultural tractors and self-propelled machinery including combine harvesters are subject to EU Regulation 167\/2013 on type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (replacing the former Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC framework for these vehicle types from 2016 onwards). Under this regulation, complete machines including their hydraulic systems must be type-approved by a notified body (in France, UTAC or Bureau Veritas Certification are the principal type-approval bodies for agricultural vehicles). Hydraulic system requirements within type-approved combine harvesters are specified by the machine manufacturer as part of the type-approval technical dossier, and any replacement hydraulic cylinder component must meet the pressure rating, dimensional, and material specifications documented in that dossier. Specifically, ISO 4413 (Hydraulic fluid power \u2014 General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components) and EN 14540 (Agricultural machinery \u2014 Hydraulic hoses, hydraulic systems) provide the technical standards framework within which agricultural hydraulic components must be designed and specified.<\/p>\n

In France, the CNAM (Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie) and ANSES (Agence Nationale de S\u00e9curit\u00e9 Sanitaire) have issued guidance on agricultural machinery safety, and the MSA (Mutualit\u00e9 Sociale Agricole \u2014 the French agricultural social security and occupational safety body) publishes technical notes on combine harvester safety including hydraulic system maintenance. French agricultural machinery service workshops (ateliers agricoles) undertaking maintenance or repair of combine harvesters are subject to French workshop safety regulations under Code du Travail for machinery maintenance, and any grain tank lifting cylinder replacement must be documented in the machine maintenance log. For German market applications, the DIN EN ISO 4413 standard applies directly. For UK applications post-Brexit, PSSR 2000 (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations) applies to agricultural hydraulic systems, requiring inspection and documentation of pressure-rated components. For North American markets, SAE International standards for agricultural machinery hydraulics (SAE J2547 series) apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n

The EP-\u03a665x\u03a635×607 grain tank lifting cylinder serves multiple roles within the grain harvesting machinery hydraulic system. While the primary application is the grain tank cover or auger actuation on combine harvesters, the dimensional specification also suits several related agricultural machine applications where a compact, 607 mm stroke grain tank lifting cylinder with moderate bore is required.<\/p>\n

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Combine Harvester Grain Tank Cover Actuator<\/p>\n

The primary application of this grain tank lifting cylinder is the grain tank cover lift on combine harvesters. When the operator signals grain tank overfill or initiates a tank-to-trailer transfer by opening the tank cover, this grain tank lifting cylinder extends to raise the cover from its transport-closed position to the open position. The 607 mm stroke provides the travel angle needed for the cover to fully clear the grain tank opening on typical European combine designs. In French cereal-growing regions where grain transfer at field headlands is a standard practice, this mechanism is operated many times per day during peak harvest periods, making durability of the grain tank lifting cylinder a critical operational requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Unloading Auger Pivot Drive<\/p>\n

Many combine harvesters use a grain tank lifting cylinder to swing the unloading auger from its transport position (folded alongside the grain tank) to its working position (extended outward at roughly 90 degrees to the machine body) in preparation for grain transfer to a chaser bin or trailer. The 823 mm installation distance and 607 mm stroke match the pivot geometry of unloading auger swing mechanisms on several common combine models available in France. A reliable grain tank lifting cylinder on this mechanism is essential for the grain transfer efficiency that French contract harvesting operators depend on to maintain their machine utilisation rates during the compressed harvest window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Grain Cart and Transfer Wagon Lift<\/p>\n

Grain carts and self-propelled grain transfer wagons used to shuttle grain from the combine to on-road grain trailers at field boundaries use a grain tank lifting cylinder or equivalent hydraulic actuator to raise the cart’s auger discharge arm or to open the cart’s spreading hood. The specification of the HCYY11112016 grain tank lifting cylinder \u2014 with its 16.7 MPa working pressure and 607 mm stroke \u2014 is compatible with grain cart auxiliary hydraulic systems typically operating from tractor remote hydraulics at 17 to 20 MPa. French farmers using large grain carts in the open-field conditions of the Beauce or the Plaine de Versailles benefit from the positive two-direction control that the double acting configuration provides for cart hood management in windy field conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cereal Processing Elevator and Conveyor Gate<\/p>\n

On-farm cereal grain handling installations \u2014 including bucket elevators, auger conveyors, and grain-cleaning machines used in French farm-storage facilities (s\u00e9choirs and silos \u00e0 plat) \u2014 use small hydraulic actuators to control flow-diversion gates, inspection hatches, and access doors in grain flow paths. The compact 18 kg weight and double acting configuration of this grain tank lifting cylinder make it a practical hydraulic cylinder component for these stationary plant applications, where a hydraulic power unit can be used to operate multiple gates from a central control panel during grain intake or out-loading operations at French cereal farms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Seed Drill and Fertiliser Spreader Folding<\/p>\n

Wide-span seed drills and centrifugal fertiliser spreaders with folding wing sections use hydraulic cylinders to fold the wings for road transport and unfold them for field operation. The \u03a665 mm bore of this grain tank lifting cylinder provides a useful force level for folding the wing sections against their own weight and the resistance of the linkage geometry in mid-span wing designs. French arable farmers operating wide-span seed drills of 4 to 6 metres working width \u2014 common on the large cultivated blocks of the Centre-Val de Loire and Hauts-de-France regions \u2014 may find that the dimensional specification of this grain tank lifting cylinder suits their drill wing fold actuator as a direct replacement or upgrade from original components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder Maintenance and Seasonal Service for Agricultural Applications<\/h2>\n

Agricultural hydraulic cylinders have a seasonal use pattern that differs significantly from industrial hydraulic cylinders in continuous-duty service. This grain tank lifting cylinder on a French combine harvester may operate for only 200 to 400 hours per year during the harvest season, then stand idle for nine or more months during the off-season. This seasonal pattern creates specific maintenance requirements that are often overlooked by agricultural machinery operators focused on the intensive harvest period rather than the quieter winter off-season.<\/p>\n

The most important off-season maintenance task for this grain tank lifting cylinder is rod protection. When the grain tank lifting cylinder is retracted for transport and storage, the hard chrome rod is exposed to atmospheric corrosion in the annular gap between the rod wiper and the barrel end cap. In French agricultural conditions \u2014 where farm buildings range from well-maintained modern machine halls to older open-sided equipment stores in regions like Normandy and Brittany \u2014 the humidity and salt-laden coastal air can cause surface rust on the chrome rod within a single off-season storage period if the rod is not properly protected. A light film of hydraulic oil or a rod corrosion inhibitor applied to the exposed rod surface before storage \u2014 and wiped off before the next season’s first operation \u2014 prevents this corrosion and avoids the seal damage that pitted or rusted rod surfaces cause when the wiper ring contacts the damaged chrome surface. The hydraulic cylinder component seal kit of this grain tank lifting cylinder (comprising the piston seal set, rod seal assembly, and wiper ring) should be inspected at the start of each harvest season and replaced if any sign of wear, swelling, or chemical degradation is found. The cost of a grain tank lifting cylinder seal kit is small compared to the cost of a combine harvester breakdown mid-harvest caused by an internal seal failure that routes pressurised oil across the piston without moving it.<\/p>\n

Hydraulic fluid management is equally important for long grain tank lifting cylinder service life. Agricultural hydraulic oil should be changed every two to three seasons or every 1,000 operating hours \u2014 whichever comes first \u2014 with a filter change at each oil change. Contaminated hydraulic oil is the primary driver of premature grain tank lifting cylinder seal wear in agricultural applications, as fine particles from oil degradation and metal wear in the pump and valve circuits circulate through the cylinder and score the bore and rod surfaces, creating leak paths that worsen progressively. French agricultural co-operatives offering shared machinery services \u2014 CUMA (Coop\u00e9ratives d’Utilisation de Mat\u00e9riel Agricole) \u2014 that operate combine harvesters used by multiple members should maintain a specific hydraulic oil change log for each machine to ensure all member farms benefit from correctly maintained hydraulic systems throughout the shared equipment service life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10. About Us \u2014 Grain Tank Lifting Cylinder Manufacturer<\/h2>\n

As a specialist grain tank lifting cylinder manufacturer, our hydraulic cylinder manufacturing group designs and produces a comprehensive range of agricultural hydraulic cylinders, forklift hydraulic cylinders, and industrial hydraulic actuators. The production facility operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality certification with CNC turning centres, deep-hole barrel drilling, precision honing lines, hard chrome plating, and automated hydraulic pressure testing equipment. We supply OEM agricultural machinery assemblers, aftermarket replacement parts distributors, and agricultural machinery service workshops across France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and global B2B markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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11. Related Products \u2014 Complete Agricultural Hydraulic System<\/h2>\n

The grain tank lifting cylinder is one hydraulic cylinder component in a complete agricultural machine hydraulic system. We supply complementary hydraulic actuators and components that integrate with this grain tank lifting cylinder, enabling French and European agricultural machinery buyers to source their complete hydraulic cylinder component needs from a single technically consistent supplier.<\/p>\n

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Cilindro di inclinazione<\/p>\n

Our tilt cylinder range complements the grain tank lifting cylinder in agricultural machinery applications where both lift and tilt actuation are required. For combine harvester cutter bar tilt control, header angle adjustment, and grain ramp deflector positioning, the tilt cylinder from the same product range ensures dimensional and pressure compatibility with the same hydraulic system, simplifying maintenance parts management for French agricultural workshops.<\/p>\n

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Cilindro di sollevamento per carrello elevatore<\/p>\n

Our forklift lifting cylinder<\/a> series uses the same precision barrel, rod, and seal manufacturing standards as the grain tank lifting cylinder, offering French agricultural businesses and co-operative CUMA operations that also maintain warehouse and loading-bay forklifts a consistent quality source for hydraulic cylinder replacement across both their field machinery and their materials handling equipment.<\/p>\n

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Hydraulic Pump Station<\/p>\n

For stationary agricultural grain handling installations where a tractor remote hydraulic supply is not available, our hydraulic pump station series provides the pressurised oil source needed to operate the grain tank lifting cylinder and other hydraulic actuators at the 16.7 MPa working pressure. Electric motor driven pump stations with reservoir, filter, and pressure control are available in configurations matched to the flow and pressure requirements of single or multiple cylinder installations in French farm grain storage facilities.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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\nQ1. What specifications should French combine harvester operators verify when ordering a grain tank lifting cylinder replacement for a combine used in the Champagne cereal belt?<\/summary>\n
For a correct direct grain tank lifting cylinder replacement, verify the bore diameter (\u03a665 mm), rod diameter (\u03a635 mm), stroke (607 mm), and installation distance (823 mm) against either the original equipment documentation or direct measurement of the removed cylinder in the retracted position. Also confirm the clevis pin bore dimensions at both ends, the hydraulic port thread size, and the working pressure rating (16.7 MPa minimum). The maximum withstand pressure (24.5 MPa) must also match or exceed the original specification. Contact our technical team with measurements if the original documentation is unavailable and we can confirm the correct replacement model.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ2. How does a double acting hydraulic cylinder differ from a single acting hydraulic cylinder for grain tank lifting applications on combine harvesters?<\/summary>\n
A double acting hydraulic cylinder applies hydraulic pressure to both the extend and retract strokes, giving the operator positive control in both directions. A single acting hydraulic cylinder applies pressure only in one direction (typically extension) and relies on gravity or a return spring to retract. For grain tank cover and auger swing applications, the double acting design is preferred because wind resistance, friction in pivot bearings, and the weight distribution of the mechanism often oppose the return stroke in conditions where a gravity-return cylinder would fail to fully retract. The HCYY11112016 grain tank lifting cylinder is a double acting unit, providing reliable closure of the grain tank cover and return of the auger in all field conditions.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ3. Where can French agricultural machinery distributors and CUMA workshops get a quote for grain tank lifting cylinders with OEM-grade documentation for combine harvester maintenance?<\/summary>\n
Our European export sales team supports French agricultural machinery distributors, CUMA co-operative workshops, and independent agricultural repair workshops with grain tank lifting cylinder quotations, technical documentation in English and French, and sample availability for dimensional verification. We can supply material test certificates, dimensional inspection reports, and pressure test certificates required for combine harvester maintenance documentation. Contact our grain tank lifting cylinder manufacturer team with your cylinder model number or dimensions for a quotation with delivery to your French address.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ4. What French or European regulations apply to replacement hydraulic cylinder component parts used in combine harvester grain tank systems?<\/summary>\n
Combine harvesters sold in France are type-approved under EU Regulation 167\/2013 for agricultural vehicles. Replacement hydraulic cylinder component parts used in maintenance must meet or exceed the pressure specifications documented in the machine’s type-approval technical dossier. ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power general rules) and EN 14540 (agricultural machinery hydraulic systems) provide the applicable technical standards. The MSA and ANSES have published agricultural machinery safety guidance that covers hydraulic system maintenance practices. Documentation of the replacement grain tank lifting cylinder pressure rating should be kept in the machine maintenance record for farm insurance and liability purposes.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ5. How often should the seal be replaced on a grain tank lifting cylinder operating in the French wheat harvest season?<\/summary>\n
For a combine harvester operating during a typical French cereal harvest of 200 to 400 hours per season, the grain tank lifting cylinder seal system (piston seals, rod seal, and wiper ring) should be inspected at the start of each harvest season and replaced every three to five seasons under normal operating conditions with clean hydraulic oil. If the combine operates in very dusty conditions \u2014 common in dry summer harvests in southern France \u2014 inspect and replace the wiper ring more frequently as it is the first protective barrier against abrasive dust entering the rod seal. Any visible oil weeping around the rod gland or from the clevis mounting area warrants immediate seal inspection and replacement to prevent escalation to a full grain tank lifting cylinder failure during harvest.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ6. What hydraulic oil grade is recommended for the HCYY11112016 grain tank lifting cylinder operating on a combine harvester in the northern French grain belt?<\/summary>\n
For combine harvester hydraulic systems in northern France (Hauts-de-France, Seine-et-Marne, Eure-et-Loir) where harvest-time ambient temperatures typically range from 18 to 35\u00b0C, ISO VG 46 mineral hydraulic oil is the standard specification for agricultural machinery. This viscosity grade maintains correct oil film thickness at operating temperature for the grain tank lifting cylinder seals, pump, and control valves. Always follow the combine manufacturer’s hydraulic fluid specification as some modern machines require specific hydraulic-transmission fluid formulations rather than standard ISO VG 46, and using the wrong fluid will damage seals across the entire hydraulic system.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ7. How do I protect the grain tank lifting cylinder rod from corrosion during off-season storage of a combine harvester in an unheated farm building in Normandy?<\/summary>\n
To protect the hard chrome rod of the combine harvester grain tank lifting cylinder during off-season storage in a humid Normandy environment, retract the grain tank lifting cylinder fully before storage to minimise the exposed rod surface. Apply a thin film of hydraulic oil or a dedicated rod corrosion inhibitor spray to the exposed chrome surface between the rod wiper and the barrel end. Avoid petroleum-based waxes that may swell NBR or FKM seal materials. Re-apply the oil film after the machine has been washed down at the end of harvest, since the wash removes any residual oil film from the rod surface. Before the next season’s first operation, wipe off the corrosion inhibitor with a clean cloth to prevent it from contaminating the hydraulic oil when it is drawn in past the wiper on the first extension.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ8. What is the difference between a hydraulic ram cylinder and a double acting hydraulic cylinder for combine harvester grain tank actuation?<\/summary>\n
A hydraulic ram cylinder is a single-acting device where the rod and piston are the same solid element \u2014 there is no separate piston head \u2014 and return is typically by gravity or an external spring. A double acting hydraulic cylinder has a separate piston head with seals on both sides, allowing hydraulic pressure to be applied in both extension and retraction directions. For combine harvester grain tank actuation, the double acting hydraulic cylinder design used in the HCYY11112016 grain tank lifting cylinder is the correct choice because it provides controlled force in both directions, which is essential for reliable grain tank cover closure against wind resistance and for positive auger retraction to the transport position before road movement of the combine.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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\nQ9. When should a French agricultural workshop replace rather than reseal a grain tank lifting cylinder showing signs of leakage on an older combine harvester?<\/summary>\n
A seal replacement (reseal) is appropriate when the cylinder barrel and rod are undamaged, the rod chrome shows no visible pitting or scoring, and the leakage is confined to the rod gland or end cap joints. A complete grain tank lifting cylinder replacement is the better choice when: the rod chrome shows corrosion pitting or abrasion scoring that has created a leak path through the seal; the barrel bore shows visible scoring or out-of-roundness; the end cap or clevis mounting shows cracks or distortion from overloading; or the cost of seal kit, labour, and machine downtime for a reseal approaches or exceeds the cost of a direct replacement grain tank lifting cylinder with new seals already installed. For older French combine harvesters where the grain tank lifting cylinder has been in service for more than ten years, a complete replacement typically offers better long-term value than a reseal of a barrel and rod that may fail again within the next harvest season.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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