Vickers Hydraulic Motors

Vickers hydraulic motors are used across a broad range of industrial and mobile applications, from compact gear motors for auxiliary circuits to high-pressure axial piston motors for demanding continuous-duty systems. The range includes gear, vane and piston motor types across fixed and variable displacement configurations.

As with all Vickers products, the range of Vickers hydraulic motors was transferred from Eaton to Danfoss Power Solutions in 2021 and is now marketed as Vickers by Danfoss, with the same series designations continuing under the new ownership.

Vickers Gear Motors

S26 Series: Aluminium gear motors for low- to medium-pressure auxiliary applications. Compact and economical, the S26 is a practical choice for ancillary circuits where space and cost are primary considerations.

Vickers Vane Motors

M Series: Fixed displacement vane motors for industrial applications requiring variable speed and constant torque. Available with displacements from 44 to 317 cm³/r and a continuous pressure rating of 172 bar (2,500 psi). Diametrically opposed inlet and outlet chambers balance hydraulic loads on the rotor and reduce wear. The dual-pressure plate increases operational efficiency. Low inertia of the rotating parts gives smooth, consistent operation. Modular design allows straightforward access for servicing. Available with flange and foot mounting options. Commonly specified for plastic injection moulding machines, conveyors and similar steady-state industrial drives.

Vickers High-Pressure Piston Motors

Duraforce HMA and HMF Series – Fixed Displacement: Axial piston motors in swashplate design for open and closed loop operation at high pressure. Continuous pressure rating 420 bar (6,100 psi), peak pressure 500 bar. The HMF series covers fixed displacement motors from 28 to 135 cm³/r (HMF028 through HMF135). The HMA series offers adjustable fixed displacement from 165 to 280 cm³/r (HMA165, HMA210, HMA280), useful where output torque needs to be set during commissioning. Both series suit open- and closed-loop systems in industrial and mobile applications.

Duraforce HMV and HMR Series – Variable Displacement: Variable displacement axial piston motors for high-pressure closed- and open-loop applications. The HMV and HMR series share the same high-pressure capability as the HMA and HMF, with variable displacement control for applications requiring speed regulation or constant power operation.

Hydrokraft MFX and MFW Series – Fixed Displacement:Heavy-duty fixed displacement axial piston motors for high-pressure industrial applications. Part of the Vickers by Danfoss industrial solutions range. Rotating and pressure-loaded parts are pressure balanced for smooth, reliable operation. Automatic pressure balancing of the cylinder block to valve plate gives high volumetric efficiency. The swashplate design assists in controlling noise levels. Automatic wear compensation provides good resistance to dirt and debris in service. A speed encoder can be added for applications requiring precision speed feedback. Compatible with water-glycol fluids in addition to standard hydraulic oils. Specifically engineered for marine, offshore and oil and gas applications.

Hydrokraft MVX and MVW Series – Variable Displacement: Heavy-duty variable displacement axial piston motors sharing the same design features as the MFX and MFW series: pressure-balanced rotating parts, automatic cylinder block to valve plate balancing, swashplate noise control, automatic wear compensation, speed encoder option and water-glycol fluid compatibility. Suited to applications requiring variable speed control in demanding industrial and marine environments.

Series 1 Fixed and Variable Motors: Fixed and variable displacement piston motors available across a wide displacement range. The full Vickers piston motor range covers displacements from 11 cm³/r to 4,100 cm³/r with speeds to 5,500 rpm and pressures to 413 bar (6,000 psi).

Vickers Medium-Pressure Piston Motors

Eaton 741, 743 and 746 Series – Fixed Displacement: Medium-pressure fixed-displacement piston motors for industrial applications where operating pressures do not require the full capability of the high-pressure Duraforce range.
Eaton 71392/72450 Series – Variable Displacement: Medium-pressure variable displacement piston motors for industrial applications.

Typical Applications

Vickers hydraulic motors are used across a wide range of industrial and mobile sectors, including:

Manufacturing machinery and industrial automation
Plastic injection moulding equipment
Conveyors and material handling systems
Hydraulic presses and machine tools
Drilling machinery and top-head drives
Marine winches and offshore equipment
Oil and gas applications
Mining and heavy process plant
Construction and civil engineering equipment

Our website shows a selection of the Vickers hydraulic motors we supply. If you cannot find what you need or would like impartial advice on the right specification for your application, please contact our team – we source globally and will still be able to help.

Both are high-pressure axial piston motors. The Duraforce HMA, HMF, HMV and HMR series are the standard Vickers high-pressure motor range. The Hydrokraft MFX, MFW, MVX and MVW series are heavy-duty variants with pressure-balanced rotating parts, automatic wear compensation, swashplate noise control and water-glycol fluid compatibility, specifically engineered for marine, offshore and oil and gas applications.