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Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate
A 5 in bore, 30 in stroke is the headline feature of the Magister 5 in × 30 in Cylinder. It makes most sense for a home-built splitter project; we rate it 7.4/10 from its listing.
| Brand | Magister |
|---|---|
| Category | Log splitter accessories |
| Bore × stroke × rod | 5 × 30 × 2 in |
| ASIN | B08W8H2GF2 |
Full listing title: Magister Hydraulics Log Splitter Cylinder 5 in Bore x 30 in Stroke x 2 in Rod - Welded Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder for Wood Splitter - Heavy-Duty Log Splitter Ram 5x30
Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet
What it's made for: a home-built splitter project.
The two hydraulic cylinders closest to it on our rating, with a dated price.
The seller states, word for word, in the Magister 5 in × 30 in Cylinder listing:
5"x 30" aftermarket replacement hydraulic cylinder for various log splitters like Champion, YARDMAX, CountryLine, Huskee, SuperHandy, BOSS and others.
5" bore (5.5" OD), 30" stroke, and 2" rod; designed for up to 3500 PSI pressure and a column load of 58,900 lbs.
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What the Magister 5 in × 30 in Cylinder listing names:
Fit is model-specific: compare your splitter's model number and sizes before you order.
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Our take
The Magister 5 in × 30 in Cylinder is about a 5 in bore, 30 in stroke, and it doesn't pretend to be more. No buyer reviews yet, so this Magister hydraulic cylinder has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Magister: no word on the exact fit. We'd pick it if you are rebuilding or building a splitter; otherwise, put it next to the AMRAP 5 × 30 in Splitter Cylinder first.
Before you add the Magister 5 in × 30 in Cylinder to your cart: check your model, because it is made for specific machines, and fit is model-specific.
Your splitter's manual names the oil grade, the part numbers and the sizes. Match them before you match the price.
Sizes, ports and threads decide the fit. Our maintenance and hydraulic oil guide has the basics of a splitter's hydraulic circuit.
How the Magister 5 in × 30 in Cylinder stacks up against the closest alternative, the AMRAP 5 × 30 in Splitter Cylinder.
| Criterion | Magister 5 in × 30 in Cylinder | AMRAP 5 × 30 in Splitter Cylinder |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
Both score 7.4/10. Compare the listings side by side to choose.
We rate it 7.4/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
Only if its stated dimensions and compatibility match your exact machine. Check the model list, tonnage, beam or wedge size, ports and thread sizes against the listing and your splitter manual; a shared brand name or a similar photo does not prove a fit.
Its listing states a 5 in bore, 30 in stroke. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: whether it fits your exact machine is worth confirming first.
Your manual first: your splitter's manual names the oil grade, the part numbers and the sizes. Match them before you match the price. Measure the old part: sizes, ports and threads decide the fit. Our maintenance and hydraulic oil guide has the basics of a splitter's hydraulic circuit.
We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.
No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.
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