The genuine Western 56538K Cylinder replaces worn or leaking lift rams on a wide variety of plow models. This single-acting hydraulic cylinder functions on both Unimount and Ultramount setups, including Standard, Pro, Pro Plus, MVP Plus, Wide-Out, and Prodigy plows. Consequently, installing a fresh factory cylinder provides consistent lifting force and eliminates vertical blade drift while clearing heavy snow banks. Because of this performance, mechanics highly recommend replacing pitted or scarred rods before the severe winter season starts.
Benefits of the Western 56538K Lift Cylinder
This complete assembly kit features an 8-inch stroke and standard 3/4-inch pin holes for hassle-free mounting. Because of the exact factory dimensions, it measures 15-1/4 inches center-to-center retracted and extends fully to 23-1/4 inches. Furthermore, the single #6 SAE O-ring port configuration provides a reliable, leak-free fluid seal under intense pressure. Therefore, your plow blade responds instantly every time you press the lift switch on your cab controller.
As a result, you minimize your shop maintenance downtime and protect the plow’s hydraulic pump from fluid loss. Our site stocks this genuine OEM replacement cylinder for immediate shipping directly to your garage. Also, fleet owners can easily cross-reference vehicle applications and plumbing schematics using our online reference materials. Utilizing the exact Western 56538K Cylinder guarantees proper internal fluid volume matching for your hydraulic system. Similarly, inspecting your hitch pins and replacing worn packing seals ensures reliable operation during commercial plowing runs.
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Direct OEM replacement for Western Unimount and Ultramount snow plows.
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Robust single-acting hydraulic design features a 1-1/2 inch bore and 8-inch stroke.
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Standard 3/4-inch mounting pin holes enable straightforward frame attachment.
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Heavy-duty chrome rod finish resists pitting, rust, and external seal wear.
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Utilizes a standard #6 SAE O-ring port located at a convenient 90-degree angle.
Additional Info and Common Related Parts
| Part Number | Item Name | Technical Role |
| 49330 | High Performance Fluid (Gallon) | Maintains proper hydraulic system pressure in extreme sub-zero conditions. |
| 49311 | High Performance Fluid (Quart) | Ideal for quick field top-offs to maintain optimal hydraulic reservoir levels. |
| 48985 | Gland Nut Seal Kit | Provides replacement internal packing seals to repair hydraulic fluid leaks. |
| 49326 | Dielectric Grease | Seals and protects exposed electrical grill terminals during service. |
Always refer to your Western Plow’s documentation and vehicle-specific installation instructions to confirm compatibility and proper installation procedures.
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Further research pointed me to a 35-45 dollar saving for the same part. I also thought the part was a new cylinder. Looking at the inside of the cylinder I was surprised to see rust.