Industrial Hydraulics
More Than a Pump: Why the A10VSO is Still the Heart of High-Power Machines
More Than a Pump: Why the A10VSO is Still the Heart of High-Power Machines
What do a 100-ton excavator, a forestry harvester, and a concrete pump truck have in common? They all rely on a hydraulic pump to do the heavy lifting, and for decades, one name has defined reliability in this space: the A10VSO.
But in a world of smart, connected everything, why does this classic workhorse still dominate? Because it solves the three problems that matter most to machine builders and operators: Power, Flexibility, and Uptime.
The Power Problem
High-power machines need to move heavy loads quickly and precisely. This requires a pump that can deliver high pressure and flow without fail. The A10VSO Series 32 is an optimized medium-pressure powerhouse, providing a nominal pressure of 280 bar for continuous use. This raw power, combined with fast control response times, gives operators the dynamic performance needed for demanding tasks.
The Flexibility Problem
Modern machines needs are unique to their application, which can require different pumps for each build resulting in multitudes of different configurations. This can be diifficult to track and manage. The A10VSO’s brilliant solution is its flexible universal through drive capability. Note only are all the through drives rated to 100% capability the flexibility offered by the universal through drive design allows a customer to streamline their inventory, keeping track of less part numbers and allowing for easy through drive conversions in the field. A single pump can be used as a base to create multiple different pump stacks; this brings flexibility back to the designers, headache free conversions in the field, and ease of mind to purchasers.
The Uptime Problem
Unplanned downtime is the enemy of profitability. A failed pump can bring an entire operation to a standstill. The A10VSO's legendary reputation is built on its durability. Its robust swashplate design, high-quality bearings, and precision manufacturing mean it’s built for a long service life, even in the harshest conditions. It’s the kind of component you install and forget about—which is the highest praise a pump can receive.
Evolving with the Times
The A10VSO series 32 is a modern pump that respects and improves upon its heritage in many different areas; efficiency, noise and reliability. It’s available with a wide range of controls, from simple pressure compensators to sophisticated electro-proportional (EP) versions that integrate seamlessly with modern electronic control systems. This allows it to serve as the reliable foundation for both traditional and "smart" machine concepts.
The A10VSO is more than just a pump. It’s a problem-solver, an enabler of compact design, and a guarantee of uptime. It's the trusted, powerful heartbeat inside the machines that build and shape our world.
Looking for a pump that delivers on its promises? Explore the A10VSO Series 32.
