This section provides an overview for hydraulic motors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 31 hydraulic motor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked hydraulic motor companies as of November, 2024: 1.SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp, 2.Planet Products Corp., 3.Hartmann Controls.
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A hydraulic motor is a mechanical device that converts hydraulic energy into rotational force. It operates by receiving hydraulic energy typically from a hydraulic pump. Designed to be compact and efficient, hydraulic motors can produce significant force despite their small size. Their simple oil-flow mechanism allows for downsizing and a wide range of applications, especially where large forces are required. Due to their mostly metal construction, they are suitable for high-temperature, high-humidity, and dusty environments and can be used in heavy machinery, including underwater applications.
Hydraulic motors are used across various sectors:
They are essential in driving construction machinery like bulldozers and cranes, providing the necessary torque and power for heavy-duty tasks such as excavation and material transportation.
In agriculture, hydraulic motors power tractors, combines, and other machinery, aiding in cultivation and harvesting processes.
Due to their high torque and lightweight properties, Hydraulic Motors are used in aircraft for wing flap and landing gear operations and in ships for rudder control and crane operations.
Hydraulic motors work by converting the pressure energy of a fluid into mechanical rotational force. Essential components like pistons, gears, and rotors receive fluid flow and transform it into rotational force. The pressure of the supplied fluid drives these components, which in turn generates the motor's rotational force. The specific mechanism varies with the type of hydraulic motor but typically involves pistons moving gears or rotors.
Common types of Hydraulic Motors include:
Piston motors use pistons inside a cylinder, with the fluid pressure causing the pistons to move and generate rotational force. They are known for their high efficiency and torque, making them suitable for large-capacity hydraulic systems.
Gear motors operate through internally arranged gears. The hydraulic pressure turns these gears, creating rotational force. They are known for their compact design and high-speed capabilities.
Vane motors use an internal impeller rotated by liquid pressure. They are valued for their durability and quiet operation.
The rotational speed and output torque of hydraulic motors are key performance parameters. These are calculated based on factors like oil flow rate, volumetric efficiency, and mechanical efficiency. Understanding these parameters helps in selecting the appropriate hydraulic motor and system for specific applications.
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Planet Products Corporation, founded in 1947, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of precision components, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company specializes in manufacturing precision, close-tolerance, and highly critical components and assemblies. They manufacture products including specialty hydraulic motors, valves, and pumps, designed to improve flow and optimize performance of various applications, such as personnel carrier turret operation, submarine controls, machine tool cutters, and motion picture camera controls. Their products are utilized in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial machinery.
Hartmann Controls, Inc. is a manufacturer of hydraulic and fluid systems and components. It is headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin, and was established in 1962. The company offers a wide range of products, including diesel exhaust fluid delivery systems and components, patented in-board trunnion hydraulic pumps and servo Rol-vane motors. Hartmann's main emphasis is on pumps and components that are used in low lubricity and non-petroleum based fluids such as fire resistant fluids, bio-engineered fluids, high water content emulsions, and DEF. The company's products find application in several industries, including railroad, construction equipment, mining, energy, oil and gas.
Based in Bayville, NY, SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp. is an ISO-certified supplier and manufacturer of industrial equipment, chemicals, components, ordinance, electronics, and systems for industries ranging from aerospace to high tech to law enforcement. Examples of product offerings include raw materials, chemicals, and lubricants for industrial purposes to finished products such as security helmets for law enforcement, and military ordnances. SAE also provides research and development as well as technical support for other companies in similar industries.
Koffler Electrical Mechanical Apparatus Repair, Inc. is an electrical refurbishment, repair, and overhaul company in San Leandro, California. The company serves a broad range of industries, including the US Navy, steel companies, oil refineries, and utility companies. They repair and refurbish a variety of equipment, such as generators, circuit breakers, and motors. Additionally, they provide rewinding services and facilities for load testing, laser alignment, and thermographic surveys. The company has 24/7 emergency service available.
Kraft Fluid Systems, founded in 1972 with headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, is a distributor and custom integrator of hydraulic systems and components. The company's product line includes hydraulic motors, drives, brakes, valves, and controls. The company also offers hydraulic, power transmission, and electronic control system integrations that offer a wide variety of pressure capacities and ratios for low- or high-powered operations. These hydraulic systems are used in industrial, off-highway mobile, and marine applications such as skid steer loaders, forklift trucks, forestry machinery, and aerial lifts.
Sully & Son Hydraulics, Inc. (S&SH) is an American supplier and service provider specializing in hydraulic systems that was established in 1977 in Bakersfield, California. The company offers a broad range of hydraulic system parts and accessories, including motors, pumps, cylinders, and filters. They also offer related components for completing standard assemblies such as hydrostatic pumps and oil coolers. S&SH also provides various services for custom projects including consultation and shop repairs, as well as on-site troubleshooting and maintenance. The company chiefly serves clients in oil drilling, construction, mining, and the agricultural sector.
Oil-Air Products began in 1983 and is based in Plymouth, Minnesota. OAP is a distributor of fluid power systems and offers other services. Product listings include measurement instrumentation, pneumatics, custom manifolds, power units, lubrication, pumps, motors, valves, planetary gearboxes, accumulators, flow meters, and pumps. Other services include custom system design, hose assembly fabrication, troubleshooting, and component selection, as well as machine and part inspection and either on-site or inhouse repair options.
Aotai Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a professional pipe cutting and beveling machine and automatic welding Fixture manufacturer since 1995 and headquartered in Binhai Industry Area, Wenzhou, China. The company's product portfolio comprises of pipe hole cutters, orbital pipe cutter machines, plate beveling machines, and stationery machines built and tested by its in-house CNC lathes and testing instruments. The company is a Member of the China Welding Society and offers products used for plate, flange, transmission, and pipe applications.
Shijiazhuang Hanjiu Technology Co. Ltd, established in 2011 and based in Shijiazhuang, China, is a manufacturer of hydraulic systems solutions. The company's range of hydraulic systems include hydraulic motors, hydraulic steering units and directional control valves. These products are offered in various specifications, and can be utilized for suitable applications in industrial, agriculture, automobile and other industries. It also provides user guides and case studies regarding these products. The company has acquired ISO9001:2015 certificate for quality management, and its products conform to the CE standard.
Poclain Hydraulics Industries SAS is a manufacturer of hydrostatic transmissions and electro-hydraulic systems that is headquartered in Verberie, France, and was established in 1926. The company offers a wide range of products, including HYDRAULIC MOTORS such as MHP High Performance, MK Compactness and MG Steerable Wheel, HYDRAULIC PUMPS such as PM Axial piston hydraulic pumps and HYDRAULIC VALVES such as Hydraulic valves for power transmission and, motion control and VB Hydraulic brake valves. Poclain Hydraulics also offers services, such as system design, engineering, and installation. The company's products find application in industries, including construction, agriculture, materials handling, and mining.
Bucher Hydraulics GmbH, founded in 1923 in Germany, is a global manufacturer of hydraulic drive and control technologies for mobile and industrial hydraulic applications. The company's products include hydraulic cylinders, pumps, manifolds, lift tables, and workbenches. Bucher Hydraulics GmbH products are used in elevators, agricultural machinery, lifting equipment, and construction equipment. Their hydraulic drive and control systems are used in wheel loaders, excavators, and concrete boom trucks. The company also offers custom product design, engineering, and production to meet specific requirements.
HAWE Hydraulik, founded in 1949, is a manufacturer and retailer of hydraulic machinery, machine tools, and metalworking equipment based in Hannover, Germany. The company’s product portfolio includes electronics, hydraulic units, hydraulic pumps, and engineering systems. Their equipment is used in medical technology, wind turbines, machine tools, and presses. HAWE also offers comprehensive customer services for its products and systems, including training, a service center, emergency help, spare parts & special service.
Hydac, established in 1963, is a global manufacturer and supplier, specializing in fluid technology, hydraulic and electronic equipment, and filtration systems, that is headquartered in Saar, Germany. Their product range includes hydraulic filters, accumulators, valves, cooling systems, and control systems for industries such as oil and gas, mining, construction, power generation, and automotive. This product are used to create energy-efficient and low-waste solutions. Hydac is certified with ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management.
Sunfab Hydraulics AB, established in Hudiksvall, Gävleborg, in 1925, is a manufacturer engaged in hydraulic equipment components to operate mobile vehicles. The company's product range includes single flow pump, dual flow pump, hydrologic motors and accessories. The company has subsidiary companies that can be found in Germany, France, UK, Spain, USA and Malaysia. The company export its products to 40 countries and they have technical as well as customer service around the world.
Bosch Rexroth’s origins date back to 1795 and is now based in Lohr am Main, Germany. Bosh Rexroth is a manufacturer of industrial and mobile equipment control and motion products and systems. Bosch Rexroth’s products are divided into 10 technology segments. First is assembly technology which includes modular components. Next are electronic drives and controls which include CNC and motion control. Industrial hydraulics and linear motion technology follow. Mobile hydraulics, electronics, and IoT include solutions for mobile machines. Gear technology includes planetary gearboxes. The final four segments are molding and casting technology, tightening technology, resistance welding, and mobile robotics.
Cross Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer of hydraulic products based in Kansas since 1949. The company's hydraulic products include Cylinders, Valves, Gear pumps & Motors, Accumulators, and Filters. The cylinders are designed for applications in the agricultural, industrial, and construction industries, whereas the valves, pumps, and motors provide smooth operations and dependable service life along with the rest of the components that too have applications in the Mobile/Light Vehicle Industry and also Agriculture and Construction sectors.
Hema Driveline and Hydraulics, Inc. is the first overseas plant of Hema Endüstri in Turkey. It was established in Wood Dale Illinois in 2017. The company is an engineer and manufacturer of hydraulic parts and systems for automotive, construction, and material handling OEMs. The company’s three primary product lines are Front Axles, Hydraulic Lifts, and Hydraulic Gear Pumps. Other Hema Group Companies also serve automotive, agricultural, construction, and material handling markets with products such as passenger cars, and farm vehicles.
Rotary Power is a manufacturer of hydraulic pumps and motors that is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and was established in 1978. The company offers a wide range of hydraulic pumps and motors, including radial piston motors, axial piston motors, and gear pumps. Rotary Power also offers services, such as system design, engineering, installation, on-site commissioning and servicing. The company's products find application in industries such as construction, agriculture and forestry, marine and offshore, mining and bulk material handling and recycling and municipal vehicles. The company's customers include manufacturers, distributors, and end users across the globe.
Durafilter Canada Inc. is a distributor, manufacturer, and supplier of hydraulic components and systems, headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada. Their product range includes hydraulic accumulators, filters, pumps, motors, and accessories, catering to various industries such as construction, manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. Durafilter's products enhance hydraulic systems with energy storage, contamination prevention, fluid flow, and improved efficiency for various applications. The company also serves as a North American distributor for multiple renowned brands, including Berarma, Marzocchi, Moog, Rexroth Bosch, as well as Ponar Wadowice, and API Pneumatic equipment.
Muncie Power Products, established in 1935 and headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor in the work truck industry. The company offers a diverse product range, including robust power take-offs, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, motors, and various components like valves, reservoirs, and filters used in hydraulic applications. These products find applications in utility trucks, dump trucks, and walking floor trailers. Its offerings are ISO 9001:2015 certified by DNV, underlining its adherence in maintaining industry standards in the design, and distribution of truck-mounted hydraulic systems.
Tank Truck Service & Sales, Inc. has been designing and building tank trucks since 1948 and is based in Warren, Michigan. The company is a manufacturer, assembler, and distributor of tank trucks and trailers. The company's product offerings include parts and components including tank truck equipment, bulk plant and storage tank equipment, dry break or dry disconnect fittings, valves, hose, hose reels, meters, swivel joints, gaskets, and pipe sealants. Tank truck offerings include refined fuel trucks and trailers, LGP trucks, and specialty tank trucks. Additionally, The company offers metalwork, equipment work, dot testing, paintwork, and sensor repairs.
MiMotion was founded in 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama and today operates under Genuine Parts Company. The company operates as a distributor and supplier of custom parts for both maintenance repair and operating replacement part market and the OEM market. The company’s product line includes many types of products including abrasives, chemicals & lubricants, hand & power tools, hose & fittings, and process pumps & equipment. The company also provides maintenance repair and operating replacement parts as well as OEM parts ensuring compatibility with existing customer operations.
Von Ruden Manufacturing, Inc. was established in 1946 and is based in Buffalo, Minnesota, United States, is a manufacturer and distributor of hydraulics and mechanical systems for various industries. The company has received ISO9001:2015 certification and provides hydraulic motors, gearboxes, hydraulic motor brakes, mechanical power transmission products, and tool products along with accessory items such as valves and overhung load adapters for mobile & industrial equipment production, automotive, aerospace, material handling, and, machine tool manufacturing sectors.
GW ELECTRIC SHANGHAI CO., LTD. was established in 1952 and is a manfacturer of motor products based in Fengxian, Shanghai, China. The company manufactures various products suchas IEC standard motors, NEMA standard motors, DC planetary gear, AC worm gear, and hydraulic motors. The products have been used in various industries such as woodworking machinery, photovoltaic tracking system, medical equipment, washdown duty, and packaging machinery. The company has participated in various exhibitions such as 2019 EASA, 2018 IAMD USA, 2018 Hannover Messe, and 2019 SPS IPC Drives.
SunSource is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company is a technically focused distributor providing design, technical understanding of the product, a streamlined supply chain, and a solutions-based approach to the needs of customer applications. The company serves the food and beverage, mobile machinery, oil and gas, and semiconductor industries. The company’s product lines include mobile hydraulics, industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid process, and automation & motion control. To support these, the company offers design & application support, system assembly & fabrication, repair services, and mining supply services.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp |
7.3%
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2 | Planet Products Corp. |
7.0%
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3 | Hartmann Controls |
6.3%
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4 | Sunfab Hydraulics AB |
4.2%
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5 | Jining Keystone Hydraulics Co., Ltd. |
4.0%
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6 | Panagon Systems, Inc. |
3.8%
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7 | Bucher Hydraulics GmbH |
3.8%
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8 | Rotary Power |
3.8%
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9 | Koffler Electrical Mechanical Apparatus Repair, Inc. |
3.8%
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10 | Shijiazhuang Hanjiu Technology Co.,Ltd |
3.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the hydraulic motor page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 8 | 44.4% |
China | 4 | 22.2% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 11.1% |
Japan | 1 | 5.6% |
France | 1 | 5.6% |
Germany | 1 | 5.6% |
Canada | 1 | 5.6% |