Mobile Hydraulic Tips

What happens when you get a couple of serial entrepreneurs together? They set out to disrupt and reshape the mobile machinery industry. That’s what co-founders Mike Terzo, Andrew Johnson, Ryan Twiss, Nick Darrah and Davide DeSilvio are doing with HeavyTech Inc. as they build completely reimagined construction machines from the ground up. Built on a […]

At iVT in August, Bailey International previewed an interactive force feedback joystick prototype that explores a new approach to operator controls: changing how a joystick feels and responds through software. Previewed at the 2026 iVT Off-Highway Expo, the prototype demonstrates adjustable force resistance, centering feel, virtual gates and detents, and haptic cues. These settings can […]

Connected systems combining sensors, controllers, software, displays and telematics are helping advanced hydraulics provide precise motion, control and energy management. By Rahul Das, Software Engineer IoT – Bosch Rexroth As digitalization and technology advancements continue to change the construction industry, hydraulic components remain key players in connected mobile machines. Only a few years ago, the […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor This article is about combination valves, which I personally refer to as manifolds, despite being a polysemy with manifolds used to join plumbing. Hydraulic manifolds are the most varied and unique possible valve combinations to suit specific machine needs. But with so many creative ways to execute them, the opportunity […]

FluiDyne Fluid Power, Fraser, Michigan, is expanding its inventory of 200 series steering control units, increasing availability to better support customers across a variety of mobile hydraulic equipment applications. The 200 series is designed to provide precise, responsive steering control while reducing the amount of operating torque required. Available in 211, 212, and 213 series […]

From its massive beginnings to more controllability and efficiency, electrification has changed mobile hydraulics for the better. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The electrification of hydraulics has come a long way since the first AC induction motors powering hydraulic pumps replaced centralized power distribution systems. Such immense systems, Figure 1, employed giant, stationary steam engines rotating […]

Building on their strategic collaboration, HydraForce and Elevāt, announced a significant advancement in remote machine management. The HydraForce Connected Control Unit (CCU) from Bosch, integrated with Elevāt software, is now capable of providing remote access and performing over-the-air (OTA) updates on Bosch Rexroth BODAS controllers. This enhanced capability empowers HydraForce and Elevāt customers to streamline […]

See how major manufacturers are reinventing steering to ensure safe and reliable control as machines become more autonomous. At CONEXPO earlier this year, I had an opportunity to hail a ride from a Zoox taxi, an autonomous vehicle that provided rides to very specific destinations. That’s what really stood out to me as we cruised […]

As it wrapped up the initial project testing phase, Danfoss Scotland, part of Danfoss Power Solutions, announced the results of its Dextreme Max system validation in a 30-ton battery-electric excavator. Undertaken with a £4.29 million grant from the UK Government, Danfoss demonstrated that its Dextreme digital hydraulic architecture reduced excavator power consumption by 35% across […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor At this just-past CONEXPO show in Las Vegas, which is not in the tourist drought my algorithm is telling me it is, one of my favorite technologies was the mobile hydraulic robots from companies like Bot Crew and Green Climber. These are machines without a seated operator that can function […]

Parker Hannifin is advancing brake-by-wire technologies with the introduction of its PE06 proportional pressure reducing valve which combines a proportional valve piston with an internal hydraulic feedback piston. This design allows precise control of the reduced pressure along with a high-volume flow over the valve. Other benefits include a low internal leakage rate and a […]

Speaker submissions for the Off-Highway Evolution Conference at iVT Expo USA have been extended to this Friday, April 17. This is a final extension and the last opportunity to submit proposals. Taking place August 19 and 20 alongside iVT Expo USA, the conference brings together a highly targeted audience of OEM engineers, senior decision-makers, Tier-1 […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s be honest, there hasn’t been much change in the fundamental nature of hydraulics in the past couple of decades. Discoveries regarding how we control or operate hydraulics are few and far between. We’re unlikely to see another breakthrough like post-pressure compensation or horsepower control, because it’s just so much […]

Bailey International has launched its Hydro Custom WC Series cylinder. This next-generation welded cylinder line is designed to combine the rugged durability of a welded cylinder with the serviceability and flexibility of a traditional tie-rod, providing a high-performance solution for agricultural and light construction equipment manufacturers. The Hydro Custom WC Series is designed to outperform […]

One of the key technologies highlighted by Scanreco at CONEXPO/CON-AGG earlier this month was its OneGrip pistol grip transmitter, along with other new remote-control tech that provides advanced safety, cyber-security, and compliance features. Scanreco also promoted its Mega Flex and Rocket Plus new transmitters. The new large format Mega Flex transmitter features a 7-in. touchscreen and is designed […]

At this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas, Lingong Group unveiled an expanded construction equipment portfolio and a new global service platform to better support customers across North America, Europe and other key markets. The group’s core subsidiaries, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery (SDLG) and Lingong Heavy Machinery (LGMG) introduced new product lines such as loaders,…

A hydraulic accumulator originally developed for the automotive industry is opening up new possibilities for agricultural machinery operating under extreme conditions. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has successfully transferred proven passenger car technology to a demanding new application. What began as a solution for passenger car transmissions is now demonstrating its strengths in agricultural equipment. Freudenberg Sealing […]

Over the course of the trade show week, I averaged almost 17,000 steps per day. Indeed, the 2026 CONEXPO/CON-AGG exhibition was absolutely massive, but I took advantage of their (slow and infrequent) lot shuttles. In most cases, it would have been faster to walk, but I made the rookie error of wearing dress shoes on […]

This week at CONEXPO, Prinoth officially launched its new flagship Panther T23r, the industry’s largest and most technologically advanced rotating crawler carrier. The new model is the first to feature Prinoth’s PowerForce undercarriage, a breakthrough design underpinning more than 20 patent applications, delivering unmatched terrain performance and operational efficiency. The Panther T23r carries the largest […]

Danfoss Power Solutions announced global availability of its BMV Integrated Drive Motor, a two-speed axial piston motor with an integrated planetary reduction gearbox. Previously offered only in select markets, the motor is designed for dual-path tracked machinery such as compact track loaders and is intended to provide a compact option for these applications. The BMV […]

This year sees three new product lines as the big focus for Logan Clutch, as it showcases its PTO lines at CONEXPO/CON-AGG this week and for Work Truck Show next week. Three new lines — the 390 Series SoftStart PTO clutch, the 530 Series SoftStart PTO clutches engineered for Allison 3000 and 4000 Series transmissions […]

Bailey International has said that CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026 will serve as the launchpad for its newest product innovations. Attendees are invited to visit booth S84212 to experience an interactive display of integrated technologies designed specifically for the construction, mining, and work truck industries. At the forefront of this year’s showing is the debut of a proprietary […]

This week, Elevat launched its Elevat AI Technician Assistant, an OEM- and dealer-ready AI assistant that brings OEM-accurate, in-workflow expertise to frontline technicians and service teams. The Assistant turns machine telemetry, fault codes, service manuals and field repair history into clear, prioritized steps — helping technicians diagnose faster, improve first-time fix rates, and make dealer […]

Despite a mixed forecast for the sectors that make up the construction market, all signs point to a positive experience as we prepare for CONEXPO/CON-AGG next month in Las Vegas. Industry analysts from ITR Economics and Interact Analysis show that in 2026, single home construction will likely continue to be a bit stalled, and office […]

My priority when visiting the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 next month is to learn about advanced new technologies, especially those related to fluid power and its machinery. This, despite my desire to find the management team at AEM and convince them to change the show’s name, which has all the appeal of trans-fat-laden square tubs of oleo […]