The footprint of machines used in construction, agriculture and other sectors is shrinking to reduce weight and raise efficiency, spurring original equipment manufacturers to pack more power into tighter spaces. The X3 portfolio from Eaton is designed to help meet these industry demands with intelligent subsystems that combine capabilities for best-in-class performance in a compact package.

The solutions provide the ability to pair the X3 two-speed cartridge motor with single or back-to-back pump configurations. The X3 two-speed cartridge motor is available in 41 cm³ and 49 cm³ displacements, which helps provide more top-end horsepower at the wheel while ensuring most small mobile application needs are covered. The motor also has a built-in speed sensor port, making it easy to add a sensor to measure speed and Source: Eatondirection. Using a standard SAE B 2-bolt mount, the motor will fit into virtually any existing machine design and can also be positioned as a drop-in replacement for several motor configurations.

The motor can be paired with back-to-back or single pump options to offer a 36% increase in the side load capacity over previous generations of Eaton pumps. The compact size makes it easier for designers to fit the pump into smaller machines, a key benefit given the increasing need to save space in construction and agricultural equipment. The pump also has improved packaging that better protects the control solenoids against damage.

The X3 pump is available with a non-feedback electrohydraulic control, a hydraulic remote control and a manual servo control. The X3 portfolio can actively sense and dynamically adjust parameters such as position and flow — taking dynamic machine control to a whole new level.

When combined with Eaton’s HFX programmable controller, the X3 pump delivers among the lowest amount of hysteresis (variation) of any pump in its class. By improving accuracy of output flow, engineers are empowered to design systems that deliver greater repeatability, which is essential for advancing machine reliability and efficiency.