Hydraulic Cylinders

What Hydraulic Cylinders does

Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. is a privately-held aftermarket manufacturer and distributor of replacement hydraulic cylinders and related components, headquartered in Isanti, Minnesota. Its commercial catalog spans welded rod cylinders, telescopic cylinders, NFPA tie-rod cylinders, custom-engineered cylinders, and a range of components and seals, sold under the company's proprietary Performance-Built™ brand. The business also resells complementary products from recognized manufacturers including Lucas Oil (lubricants) and WIX Filters (filtration), positioning itself as a fluid-power and consumables supplier rather than a single-category cylinder vendor.

Customer segments include small and mid-sized contractors, equipment rental operators, drilling and energy service operators, OEM manufacturers, and fluid power resellers, with stated end-application presence in waste, recycling, agriculture, and other mobile-equipment verticals. Internationally, the company has built out an export channel in addition to its U.S. domestic footprint.

Revenue mechanics are sales-led and multi-channel: direct e-commerce ordering, phone-based sales, and international export orders. Per-unit pricing spans a wide range (approximately $45 for individual components and seals up to roughly $3,187 for larger assemblies), reflecting the breadth of SKUs and configurations sold. Operational differentiators include a same-day FASTSHIP fulfillment program built around unplanned downtime needs and a set of online specification tools — a Cylinder Calculations App and a Pre-Engineered Drawing App — intended to reduce quoting and selection friction. The company is privately held with a staff in the 11–50 range and does not disclose financials or external funding activity.

Name

Hydraulic Cylinders

Legal name

Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc.

Website

https://hydrauliccylindersinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. is a private aftermarket manufacturer and distributor of replacement hydraulic cylinders and components, serving contractors, equipment rental firms, drilling operators, OEMs, and resellers primarily in the United States, with international export capability from Isanti, Minnesota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Isanti

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Replacement Hydraulic Cylinder Sales: Sale of aftermarket replacement hydraulic cylinders including welded rod, telescopic, and NFPA tie-rod cylinders. These are one-time product purchases for equipment replacement.
2. Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom hydraulic cylinders tailored to specific application needs. Revenue generated from bespoke engineering and manufacturing services.
3. Components and Accessories: Sale of hydraulic cylinder component parts including end caps, mounts, pistons, ports, seal kits, and tools. Also includes related products like Lucas Oil and WIX Filters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. is a Minnesota-based aftermarket supplier that designs, manufactures, and distributes replacement hydraulic cylinders — including welded rod, telescopic (single- and double-acting), and NFPA tie-rod cylinders — for mobile and industrial equipment such as skid steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, drill rigs, and waste/recycling machinery. The company also offers custom hydraulic cylinder engineering and manufacturing, an extensive catalog of cylinder components and seal kits, and resells complementary maintenance products (Lucas Oil, WIX Filters) plus specialized tools. In-stock items are dispatched the same day via its FASTSHIP program.

Product overview

Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. is a Minnesota-based supplier of hydraulic cylinders, component parts, and accessories serving as a full-line aftermarket and custom hydraulic cylinder provider. The product portfolio centers on three core cylinder types: Replacement Welded Hydraulic Cylinders for heavy-duty applications in construction equipment (skid steers, excavators, loaders, crawler dozers), Replacement Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders (SAT and DAT) for dump trucks and material handling equipment, and Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Design & Manufacturing for bespoke solutions. The offering extends to NFPA Tie-Rod Cylinders for industrial precision applications, Pre-Engineered Cylinder Series (100-900) for standardized needs, and Hydraulic Cylinder Components & Seals (end caps, mounts, pistons, ports, seal kits). The company also resells complementary products including Lucas Oil (motor oil, fuel treatment, hydraulic fluid, grease, transmission products) and WIX Filters (air, fuel, hydraulic, oil, cabin air, transmission filters), along with specialized tools like The Mighty Tankholder. All cylinders carry the Performance-Built brand designation and are backed by FASTSHIP same-day shipping on in-stock items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Performance-Built™: Aftermarket hydraulic cylinders branded under the Performance-Built™ line, designed to meet or exceed OEM performance standards.

Products and services

• Replacement Welded Hydraulic Cylinders Aftermarket welded rod hydraulic cylinders designed as direct replacements for OEM cylinders across skid steers, compact track loaders, excavators, loaders, crawler dozers, attachments, and waste equipment. Engineered under the Performance-Built brand to meet or exceed OEM performance standards.
• Replacement Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders Single-acting (SAT) and double-acting (DAT) telescopic hydraulic cylinders for dump trucks, waste equipment, drill rigs, and loader/tractor applications, providing extended reach with a compact retracted design.
• Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Design & Manufacturing Bespoke design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom telescopic and custom welded hydraulic cylinders, plus pre-engineered series cylinders (100-900 Series) built to customer specifications for unique configurations and OEM replication.
• NFPA Tie-Rod Cylinders Hydraulic cylinders built to National Fluid Power Association standards, customizable to match specific performance specifications for industrial applications.
• Pre-Engineered Hydraulic Cylinders (100-900 Series) Standardized pre-engineered cylinder series (100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 700, 800, 900) for common applications, available for quick ordering and customization.
• Hydraulic Cylinder Components & Seals Aftermarket component parts and seal kits for hydraulic cylinders, including end caps, mounts, pistons, ports, displacement cylinder components, rebuild kits, repacking kits, and accessories.
• Lucas Oil Products Resold line of Lucas Oil branded products including motor oil, fuel treatment, grease, gear oil, hydraulic fluid, engine oil additives, transmission products, and appearance products.
• WIX Filters Resold WIX-branded filtration products including air filters, fuel filters, hydraulic filters, oil and lube filters, cabin air filters, transmission filters, and gaskets.
• The Mighty Tankholder Specialized maintenance tool designed to prevent fluid loss during hydraulic cylinder repair and servicing operations.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Lucas Oil ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydraulic Cylinders, Inc. serves as a distributor for Lucas Oil Products including motor oil, fuel treatment, grease, gear oil, hydraulic fluid, and engine oil additives.
• WIX FiltersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydraulic Cylinders, Inc. distributes WIX Filters products including air filters, fuel filters, hydraulic filters, oil and lube filters, cabin air filters, transmission filters, and gaskets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and complete hydraulic systems. Broad incumbent offering overlapping cylinder products plus pumps, valves, and motion control.
• Parker Hannifin (Cylinder Division): Global fluid power leader with extensive hydraulic cylinder product line via Parker Cylinder Division. Competes on OEM and aftermarket tiers with significantly broader catalog and global distribution.
• Eaton (Hydraulics): Large diversified manufacturer with a hydraulics group producing hydraulic cylinders and components for mobile and industrial equipment. Broad incumbent offering overlapping products with broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hydroline: Manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and systems for mobile and industrial machinery. Direct peer in custom and standard hydraulic cylinder manufacturing serving similar end markets.
• Compact Industrial / EZ Cylinder: Specialty manufacturer of replacement hydraulic cylinders for compact equipment including skid steers and mini excavators. Directly competes for the same OEM-replacement customer.
• Prince Manufacturing: Manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and accessories for mobile and industrial equipment. Direct peer in the welded and tie-rod hydraulic cylinder category.
• Bailey International (Hy-Valley): Manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic cylinders and mobile equipment components, including aftermarket replacement cylinders for agricultural and construction applications. Directly overlaps with Hydraulic Cylinders' core product lines.
• Kennedy Cylinder: U.S.-based custom hydraulic cylinder manufacturer serving agricultural, construction, and industrial OEMs. Direct competitor in aftermarket replacement welded and tie-rod cylinders for heavy equipment.

Others

• MCK Hydraulics / Wenzhou Hydraulics: Import-focused hydraulic cylinder supplier serving the U.S. aftermarket via online channels. Represents the discount import alternative that Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. competes against on price and lead-time.

Emerging players

• Holmatro Rescue & Industrial: Manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, rams, and tools for rescue, industrial, and specialist mobile applications. Adjacent niche player with overlapping cylinder technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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