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Convert manual hydraulic cylinder to electric

Hello,
First off, thank you in advance for any info that you can supply. As you're about to find out, I have no real knowledge about hydraulic cylinders. I purchased a cheap 1 ton manual pump hydraulic fork lift stacker. I am wondering if I can convert the cylinder that came on the unit to accept a 12 volt electric hydraulic pump. The base of the manual cylinder has what appear to be several ports that are plugged off, can anyone tell me if I can utilize these ports for external pump connections. Trying to insert a couple links. Any info would be appreciated.

https://www.grainger.com/product/DAYTON-Manual-Straddle-Stacker-2-4VMF1?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2296:9JMEDM:20500731&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI28zywbipggMVNs_CBB24rQ7uEAAYASAAEgIyX_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.zoro.com/dayton-hydraulic-cylinder-unit-mh29ph1401g/i/G8119395/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping%20feed&utm_content=free%20google%20shopping%20clicks&campaignid=19633513665&productid=G8119395&v=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8v6HhaelggMV1jStBh3eLQA4EAQYBCABEgJ0M_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
  • Posted 4 Nov 2023 14:55
  • By Bad_Sombachi
  • joined 4 Nov'23 - 1 message
  • Idaho, United States
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