Choosing the Right Gas Struts for Your Horse Float

If you’ve ever struggled to lift or hold up the tailgate or window of your horse float, you know just how important good gas struts are. Whether you’re replacing worn-out struts or upgrading your setup, choosing the right ones makes loading safer, easier, and more reliable—for both you and your horse.

✅ What Do Gas Struts Do on a Horse Float?

Gas struts help lift and support:

• • Tailgates

  • Side access doors

  • Pop-up windows

  • Feed doors or storage compartments

They take the weight off your arms and make sure heavy panels don’t fall or slam shut unexpectedly.

Common Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Horse Float Struts:

• • The door slams shut instead of staying open

  • You have to lift with two hands or it feels unusually heavy

  • The struts look oily or rusty

  • The door opens too quickly or doesn’t stay up at all

What We Need to Get You the Right Struts

To help you get the right replacement gas struts, we’ll need:

• • Extended length: Measure from the centre of one ball fitting to the other when fully open.

  • Diameter: Measure across the thick body (canister) and the thinner rod.

  • Force: If you’re replacing old struts, the Newton force (e.g. 600N) is usually printed on the side.

  • End fittings: Most struts use ball cups, but it’s always good to check or send us a photo.

Tip: If you’re not sure, just take a photo of the struts mounted on your float—we’ll guide you from there.

Ready to Replace Your Struts?

Just fill out our Contact Us form and upload a photo or two. Our team will give you a call during business hours and help you sort it out fast.
Or if you know your specs, you can order online right now:

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Safety First – For You and Your Horse

Working struts aren’t just about convenience—they prevent injury to you, your horse, or anyone helping you load and unload. If you’re unsure, it’s better to check than to take a risk.