If you’ve been running earthmoving or mining machines for any length of time, you’ll know that they never fail at a “good” time. But what if we told you a lot of downtime, and the headaches that come with it, could be prevented just by paying attention to your hydraulic cylinders?
At A1 Hydraulic Engineering, we’ve spent decades helping earthmovers, mining and civil companies keep their heavy equipment’s hydraulic cylinders working strong.
And we’ve seen the same story play out time and time again. A small cylinder issue gets delayed until the machine is forced to stop. And with it, your productivity and profits.
Hydraulic Cylinders & Heavy Equipment
Excavators, dozers, loaders… none of them work without functioning hydraulic cylinders. But over time, moisture, environmental contamination, and constant use wear them down. Seals start leaking. Rods get damaged. Components get fatigued.
Power and speed drop off bit by bit. Sometimes you’ll notice a hydraulic oil leak or a sluggish arm. Other times it hits suddenly.
Either way, one worn cylinder can bring your whole operation to a standstill. And that’s where the real cost hits hard.
Downtime Is Brutal for Mining & Earthmoving
You probably don’t need us to tell you what downtime costs. But to put numbers around it: an industry report shows that on a large mining site, a major machine breakdown can cost over $130,000 an hour in lost production (MRO Magazine, 2021).
And it’s not just the direct repair cost. It’s what’s tied up with it. For a lot of our customers, a broken-down excavator or loader feels like setting fire to the day’s productivity.
Spot This Before It Wipes Out Your Schedule
Know that prevention is the cheapest form of repair. Most of the time, hydraulic cylinder issues can be spotted and sorted before utter failure.
Here’s what to keep an eye on:
- Oil leaks around cylinder seals
- Slow lifting or digging speeds
- Visible damages
- Odd machine movements
Spot these early and a simple reseal, repair, or remanufacture can save you thousands.
How A1 Hydraulic Engineering Helps Keep You Moving
Based in Brisbane, we service customers all across Australia. We reseal, repair, remanufacture, hydraulic cylinders for all types of earthmoving and mining machines. Excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and more.
To reman worn cylinders is one of the fastest ways to bring your equipment back to full power without the huge cost of buying new. And you’re not waiting weeks for parts from overseas.
Get Your Free Hydraulic Cylinder Quote
If it’s time for your machine’s hydraulic cylinders to be repaired, let us check them out first for free.
We’ll disassemble and inspect your hydraulic cylinders, then give you a clear quote for what’s needed to bring them back to life.
Call us today on 07 3800 8721 and get a FREE quote.
Written by The A1HE Team
Date: 04.07.2025
Sources: Donaldson Filtration, National Fluid Power Association
