Used Truck Hydraulic Cylinders – Tipper & Cab Tilt

Hydraulic cylinders turn hydraulic pressure into the straight-line force needed to lift and tip bodies, operate trailers and safely tilt the cab on modern trucks. In this Cylinders category you will find tested used OEM truck hydraulic cylinders removed from late-model European vehicles in our UK breaker yard and listed with clear photos and honest descriptions.

What truck hydraulic cylinders we stock

Our stock in the Hydraulics > Cylinders category changes as we dismantle more donor trucks, but typical items include:

• tipper and dump truck cylinders used to lift tipping bodies on rigid and articulated tippers, grabs and hook loaders;
• body lift cylinders for specialist bodies and trailers where the main body or platform is raised and lowered using hydraulics;
• cab tilt cylinders for raising and lowering the cab on tractors and rigids – for example DAF XF cab tilt cylinders – to give safe access to the engine bay;
• telescopic hydraulic cylinders providing long stroke lift for tippers and other high-lift applications;
• other single-acting or double-acting hydraulic cylinders taken from our donor trucks that do not fit a dedicated subcategory.

Each listing shows the actual cylinder you will receive, with close-up photos of the barrel, rod, eyes, pins and hydraulic ports. This makes it easier to compare overall length, stroke, mounting type and port layout with your existing cylinder before ordering.

Truck brands & typical applications

Most of the hydraulic cylinders we supply come from mainstream European heavy trucks such as Volvo FH/FM, MAN TGX/TGS, DAF CF/XF/XF106, Scania R/S and Mercedes-Benz Actros, Arocs and Atego. VRA Truckparts focuses on modern Euro 5–Euro 6 donor vehicles sourced in the UK and dismantled at our yard in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, supplying tested used OEM hydraulic components to fleets, workshops and owner-drivers across the UK and EU.

Typical applications include replacing a worn or leaking tipper cylinder, repairing a damaged body lift or stabiliser cylinder, or restoring safe cab access by changing a faulty cab tilt cylinder. Choosing genuine used OEM cylinders helps keep repair costs under control while maintaining the correct specification and mounting style for your truck and bodywork.

Tested used OEM cylinders from dismantled trucks

Before any hydraulic cylinder is added to stock, it is removed carefully during our structured dismantling process. Cylinders are visually inspected for rod damage, scoring, corrosion and leaks around seals and ports. Mounting eyes and pins are checked for excessive play or distortion, and threads and ports are examined for damage. Units that do not meet our standards are set aside rather than listed for sale.

Because all cylinders come directly from trucks we dismantle ourselves, we can usually provide donor information such as make, model, body type and Euro class, together with OEM part numbers and casting references shown in the photos. This transparency helps workshops and fleet operators match the correct cylinder to their vehicle and avoid compatibility issues.

Shipping, returns and checking compatibility

Hydraulic cylinders are heavy components, so we pack them securely and, where necessary, ship them on pallets or in reinforced cartons to protect rod ends and ports in transit. Orders are dispatched quickly from our Essex yard with tracked delivery options across the UK and EU, and most parts include a 30-day returns period so you can fit and test them on the vehicle with confidence.

If you are unsure whether a particular cylinder will suit your truck and bodywork, contact VRA Truckparts with your registration, VIN and clear photos or measurements from your existing cylinder. Our team will help you confirm stroke, closed length, mounting type and port sizes, or suggest suitable alternatives within the Cylinders range. You can also browse the main Hydraulics category and the Trucks We Dismantle page to see which donor vehicles your hydraulic parts come from.