Leo Lichtman wrote:
Will someone tell me why a double-acting cylinder would even be considered
for a tilt bed or a dump bed? Wouldn't gravity would be sufficient for
lowering?


A closed system, positive action (to deal with mud, damage, or decay),
and the ability to have the trailer both move as required, and be locked
in the desired position hydraulicly, are what comes to mind.

It would be a little more complex, and perhaps only a percieved
benefit, but I could see it.

Cheers
Trevor Jones