Single-Acting Snow Plow Cylinders (HSP Series)
A single-acting cylinder pushes with hydraulic pressure and retracts by the load's own weight, using only one port — the standard lift arrangement on snow plows. HCIC's HSP series is rated at 17.2 MPa (2500 PSI) with two bore frames: 44.4 mm (1.75 in) delivering 26.7 kN (6,013 lbf) and 57.1 mm (2.25 in) delivering 44.2 kN (9,940 lbf), with strokes from 152.4 mm (6 in) to 406.4 mm (16 in).
HSP Series — replacement snow plow cylinders (16 models)
Every HSP part number starts with a brand letter: A for Artic, F for Fisher, M for Meyer and W for Western. These are replacement cylinders — match the pin diameter and stroke to your old cylinder before ordering, since pin sizes range from 15.9 mm (0.625 in) on Meyer to 31.75 mm (1.25 in) on some Fisher sizes.


| Model | Fits | Bore | Stroke | Max force | Pin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.75 in · 44.4 mm bore frame | |||||
| A-SP-150-10-0750 | replacement for Artic | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 254 mm10 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 19 mm3/4 in |
| A-SP-150-12-0750 | replacement for Artic | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 304.8 mm12 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 19 mm3/4 in |
| F-SP-150-10-1000 | replacement for Fisher | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 254 mm10 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 25.4 mm1 in |
| F-SP-150-12-1000 | replacement for Fisher | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 304.8 mm12 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 25.4 mm1 in |
| M-SP-150-06-0625 | replacement for Meyer | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 152.4 mm6 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 15.9 mm5/8 in |
| M-SP-150-10-0625 | replacement for Meyer | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 254 mm10 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 15.9 mm5/8 in |
| M-SP-150-12-0625 | replacement for Meyer | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 304.8 mm12 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 15.9 mm5/8 in |
| W-SP-150-06-0750 | replacement for Western | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 152.4 mm6 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 19 mm3/4 in |
| W-SP-150-08-0750 | replacement for Western | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 203.2 mm8 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 19 mm3/4 in |
| W-SP-150-10-0750 | replacement for Western | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 254 mm10 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 19 mm3/4 in |
| W-SP-150-10-1000 | replacement for Western | 44.4 mm1.75 in | 254 mm10 in | 26.7 kN6,013 lbf | 25.4 mm1 in |
| 2.25 in · 57.1 mm bore frame | |||||
| F-SP-200-12-1250 | replacement for Fisher | 57.1 mm2.25 in | 406.4 mm16 in | 44.2 kN9,940 lbf | 25.4 mm1 1/4 in |
| M-SP-200-12-0625 | replacement for Meyer | 57.1 mm2.25 in | 304.8 mm12 in | 44.2 kN9,940 lbf | 15.9 mm5/8 in |
| W-SP-200-06-0750 | replacement for Western | 57.1 mm2.25 in | 152.4 mm6 in | 44.2 kN9,940 lbf | 19 mm3/4 in |
| W-SP-200-10-1000 | replacement for Western | 57.1 mm2.25 in | 254 mm10 in | 44.2 kN9,940 lbf | 25.4 mm1 in |
| W-SP-200-16-1000 | replacement for Western | 57.1 mm2.25 in | 406.4 mm16 in | 44.2 kN9,940 lbf | 25.4 mm1 in |
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Catalog notes
- HSP cylinders are single-acting, rated at 17.2 MPa (2500 PSI). The A / F / M / W prefixes denote replacement cylinders for Artic, Fisher, Meyer and Western plows respectively; weights are not listed in the catalog. ↩
Frequently asked questions
How do I identify which plow brand an HCIC cylinder replaces?
Read the first letter of the part number: A for Artic, F for Fisher, M for Meyer and W for Western. Then match the pin diameter and stroke printed in the table against your old cylinder before ordering.
Which HCIC cylinder replaces a Western snow plow lift cylinder?
Any HSP model with a W- prefix — for example W-SP-200-16-1000, a 57.1 mm (2.25 in) bore, 406.4 mm (16 in) stroke cylinder with a 25.4 mm (1 in) pin and 44.2 kN (9,940 lbf) of thrust. Seven Western listings cover strokes from 152.4 mm (6 in) to 406.4 mm (16 in).
How does a single-acting snow plow cylinder work?
Hydraulic pressure enters the single port and extends the rod to lift or angle the plow; the plow's own weight retracts it. That is why the HSP series lists thrust only — 26.7 kN (6,013 lbf) on the 44.4 mm (1.75 in) frame and 44.2 kN (9,940 lbf) on the 57.1 mm (2.25 in) frame.
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