T320 Hydraulic Cylinder snapped in middle

[Manager]

Hello All, The front left tilt cylinder on my Bobcat T320 snapped in the middle at the chrome part (the shaft). Bobcat dealership said they can order a new shaft for around $210 + shipping. Does anyone know of a place where I can purchase it for cheaper? Also, can the chrome shaft be repaired? (welding, etc)

 

[hydrostatic]

sorry to hear but what happend to snap an tilt cylinder in i to advise not to repair the cylinder bobcat use no chroom plate plunger but high grade chroom steel of some sort very hard and friction welded pin head best in the buisnes greetings

 

[jerry]

the tilt cylinders I have worked on were induction hardened chrome shaft. Check with a cylinder shop they will be able to make you a new one but cost may not be too much less. the old one can't be repaired just replaced.