What is the smallest hydraulic motor?
Matthew Wilson
Updated on February 25, 2026
Takako Industries, a member of the KYB Group based in Kyoto, Japan, claims to make the world’s smallest axial-piston pump. The square shape TFH-040 unit measures only 1.18 in. (30 mm) wide by 3.0 in. (77 mm) long and is rated for a maximum working pressure of about 2,030 psi (140 bar).
What is a hydraulic piston motor?
Hydraulic piston motors are used to drive mobile and construction equipment, winches, ship-cranes, and all kinds of heavy-duty hydraulic equipment for offshore and onshore operations. Piston motors are hydraulic motors with a high speed and displacement range that operate under maximum pressure of up to 450 bar.
What speed do hydraulic motors work?
Hydraulic motors can range from 10,000 rpm (high speed)to low-speed hydraulic motors that rotate 0.5 per minute. The volume of fluid to turn the motor output shaft through one revolution is called the motor displacement. The most common units of motor displacement are cubed inches or cubed centimeters per rotation.
How does axial piston pump work?
Axial piston pumps are positive displacement pumps that use multiple cylinders grouped around a central axis. At this point in the rotation, the fluid trapped between the buried end of the piston and the valve plate is expelled to the pump’s discharge port through one of the valve plate’s semi-circular ports.
What force is used to turn a hydraulic motor?
Unlike a linear, force-moving cylinder, the hydraulic motor uses hydraulic pressure to rotate. A hydraulic motor is built very much like a pump. However, when operated, oil enters the hydraulic motor and turns the shaft. The amount of oil supplied by the hydraulic pump determines the speed of a hydraulic motor.
What are the types of a hydraulic piston motor?
There are three types of hydraulic motors: gear, piston, and vane. Gear motors are compact and provide continuous service at rated power levels with moderate efficiency.
Can a hydraulic motor turn both ways?
Hydraulic motors are routinely run in both directions but not the pump.
Can hydraulic motors run backwards?
Hydraulic motors don’t care about forwards/reverse.
Can I use a hydraulic pump as a motor?
A hydraulic motor is a mechanical actuator that converts hydraulic pressure and flow into torque and angular displacement (rotation). However, many hydraulic pumps cannot be used as hydraulic motors because they cannot be backdriven.
Are Cessna pumps made by Eaton?
Cessna / Eaton Hydraulic Pumps Cessna Hydraulics was aquired by Eaton Hydraulics in 1988. Eaton continues to manufacture the Cessna line of pumps and motors. At Northern Hydraulics we supply a complete line of Cessna Gear Pumps and Cessna Hydraulic Pump Motors, Cessna Piston Pumps and Variable Displacement Cessna Motors.
Can Eaton Cessna hydraulics be repaired?
There is a good chance that your current hydraulic pump, motor, valve or cylinder can be repaired. Eaton Cessna hydraulic pump repairs, including motors, valves & cylinders comes with our two year warranty. When purchasing, consider Eaton Cessna hydraulics remanufactured or after-market hydraulic units.
Who makes Cessna gear pumps?
Eaton continues to manufacture the Cessna line of pumps and motors. At Northern Hydraulics we supply a complete line of Cessna Gear Pumps and Cessna Hydraulic Pump Motors, Cessna Piston Pumps and Variable Displacement Cessna Motors.