Hydraulic Power

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Most OSE machine technology relies on hydraulic power, which requires a hydraulic pump powered by an engine. This page contains information on hydraulics.

Introduction

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Information

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LifeTrac Hydraulics Primer

LifeTrac has a 55 horsepower diesel engine. It powers a 29 gpm, 3600 psi hydraulic pump. The pump RPM must be matched to the engine RPM. PSI. or pressure, is defined as force per area - or pounds per square inch. This pump provides the high pressure fluid flow to the entire tractor. The hydraulic fluid powers every single aspect of LifeTrac - wheels, turning cylinder, front end loader, power take off generator, auxiliary power outlets.

The basic principle of fluid flow is continuity of flow. This flow starts with the engine, which powers the hydraulic pump. The pump is pumping fluid at all times that

Hydraulic Power

Engines

Pumps

Power Packs

16 HP Hydraulic Power Pack $5,861.14

BVA Hydraulics 10,000 psi gasoline engine driven hydraulic pump. 5 gallon reservoir. 2 stage operating action. 4 way, 3 position manual valve, 5.5 HP Honda engine. Protective roll bar. $3,307.40

Wisconsin 37 Hp Gas Powered 3000psi Portable Hydraulic Power Pack

Sunstrand hydraulic power pack, 25 hp, 3/60/230/460 volt,1770 rpm XP motor. $2,625.00



Hydraulic systems

Motors