Choosing between a 2-inch bore welded cross tube hydraulic cylinder usually comes down to how far you need the rod to travel and how hard it has to push. These two AMRAP Co. cylinders share a double-acting welded cross tube design, a 2-inch bore, and compatibility with backhoe loader or universal applications. Where they differ is stroke length, extended reach, and load rating.
Quick verdict
If your priority is a heavier column load in a shorter travel envelope, the 2x20 makes sense. If your priority is longer stroke, the 2x36 makes sense.
Price and specification comparison
| Detail | 2x20 Welded Cross Tube Cylinder | 2x36 Welded Cross Tube Cylinder |
| Listed price | USD 155.09 | USD 127.99 |
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| Bore | 2" | 2" |
| Stroke | 20" | 36" |
| Retracted length | 28" | 44" |
| Extended length | 48" | 80" |
| Column load | 8,900 lbs | 4,120 lbs |
| Operating pressure | 3,500 PSI | 3,500 PSI |
| Action | Double-acting | Double-acting |
| Cylinder type | Welded | Welded |
Where each product wins
- The 2x20 is the load-focused pick. Its column load rating is much higher, and its shorter extended length makes it easier to package when you do not need a long reach.
- The 2x36 is the reach-focused pick. The longer stroke and larger extended length help when you need to move a tool or attachment farther.
Product notes
2x20 Welded Cross Tube Hydraulic Cylinder (2" bore, 20" stroke)
The 2x20 model lists at USD 155.09. Its main selling point is the column load rating: 8,900 lbs, which is more than twice the rating of the 36-inch stroke version. That makes it the better fit when the cylinder has to handle a heavier push through a compact 20-inch stroke. It retracts to 28 inches and extends to 48 inches, so the overall assembly is shorter. The limitation is travel: if your application needs more than 20 inches of stroke, this cylinder will run out of reach, and the 36-inch model is the one to consider. It keeps the same 3,500 PSI operating pressure and 1-inch pin hole as its longer sibling.
2x36 Welded Cross Tube Hydraulic Cylinder (2" bore, 36" stroke)
The 2x36 offers the longer reach, with a 36-inch stroke and an 80-inch extended length. It lists at USD 127.99, making it the lower-priced of the two while keeping the same bore, double-action, welded construction, and backhoe loader/universal compatibility. The practical advantage is obvious when a job requires more travel: those extra 16 inches of stroke can be the difference between reaching the work or not. The trade-off is its lower column load rating of 4,120 lbs, so this is not the unit for heavy, short-travel pushes. It also retracts to 44 inches, meaning the closed length is longer than the 2x20.
Final choice by use case
- For a heavy, short-travel job, choose the 2x20 for its much higher column load and compact extended length.
- For a long-reach, lighter-load job, choose the 2x36 for its longer stroke and bigger extended length.
- If you are mounting to a backhoe loader or universal application, both cylinders fit that role; let travel distance and load rating settle the choice.
