Gear Motors | Low-pressure systems (conveyors, pumps) | Spur/gerotor design, displacement: 1–100 cm³/rev (ISO 4396) | ▲ Low cost ($200–$500), minimal maintenance (▲ Simple design reduces downtime) | Low efficiency (▲ Axial Piston offers 90%+ efficiency), noisy operation (▲ Quieter in high-pressure systems) |
Vane Motors | Moderate-pressure systems (agricultural) | Balanced vane design, max pressure: 200 bar (ISO 3444) | Smooth torque output (▲ Minimal vibration), compact size (▲ 20% smaller than radial) | Limited pressure capacity (▲ Advanced axial models handle 420 bar), wears faster (▲ Longer lifespan in piston variants) |
Radial Piston Motors | High-torque applications (heavy machinery) | Radial piston arrangement, displacement: 50–200 cm³/rev (DIN 70400) | High torque density (▲ 30% higher torque than gear), precise control (▲ ±2% accuracy) | Bulky design (▲ Axial piston is 40% more compact), high cost (▲ Base models start at $1,200) |
Axial Piston Motors (A4FM Series) | High-performance systems (excavators) | Axial piston design, displacement: 40–500 cm³/rev (ISO 4396) ▲ Base: 40–125 cm³ ▲ Advanced: 250–500 cm³ | ▲ Base: 85% efficiency (▲ 15% better than vane), compact ▲ Advanced: 420 bar max pressure (▲ Handles heavy-duty loads like mining) | Complex maintenance (▲ Requires specialized training), higher upfront cost (▲ Advanced models: $3,000–$8,000) |
High-Pressure Axial Piston Motors | Extreme industrial use (oil drilling) | ▲ Advanced A4FM500: 500 cm³/rev, 420 bar (DIN 70400) | ▲ Advanced: Withstands 420 bar (▲ Equivalent to 60,000 psi), durable seals (▲ 5,000-hour lifespan) | ▲ Advanced: Heavier (▲ 2x weight of gear motors), requires hydraulic oil cooling |
Axial-Piston with Charge Pump | Integrated systems (complex machinery) | ▲ Advanced variants: Built-in charge pump (ISO 1219), displacement: 250–500 cm³ | ▲ Advanced: Simplifies installation (▲ Eliminates external charge pumps), ▲ Base: 90% efficiency (▲ 10% better than radial) | ▲ Advanced: Higher cost (▲ 30% markup vs standalone models), limited scalability (▲ Only for high-displacement needs) |