Piston Motors
- Orbital motors
- Vane motors
- Piston motors
Model code breakdown
- 1
- F3
- Special seals
- 2
- MFB
- Model series
- 3
- 10
- Flow at 1800 rpm
- 4
- F
- Mounting type
- 5
- U
- Rotation
- 6
- Y
- Shaft end
- 7
- (F)
- Port connections
- 8
- 31
- Design number
Special seals
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F3 | Viton |
| — | Omit if not required |
Model series
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M | Motor |
| F | Fixed displacement |
| B | Inline type |
Flow at 1800 rpm
| Code | Flow |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 GPM (19 LPM) |
| 10 | 10 GPM (37.9 LPM) |
| 20 | 20 GPM (75.7 LPM) |
| 29 | 29 GPM (109.8 LPM) |
| 45 | 45 GPM (170.3 LPM) |
Mounting type
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F | Foot bracket |
| — | Omit for flange mounting |
For a separate foot bracket kit, see page 13 of the literature.
Rotation
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| U | Bi-directional |
Shaft end (MFB5/10 only)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Y | Standard shaft |
| — | Optional shaft |
* The optional shaft is available only to interchange with earlier (-10 design) units. Not recommended for operation above 1800 RPM and 100 bar (1500 psi).
Port connections (MFB45)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F | SAE 4-bolt flanged ports |
Design number (subject to change)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 21 | 21 design (MFB5) |
| 31 | 31 design (MFB10) |
| 10 | 10 design (MFB20, 29 and 45) |
*All manufacturer names and part numbers are used for reference only.
| Model | Displacement cm³ (in³)/rev. | Flow LPM (GPM) at 1800 RPM | Operating speed RPM | Pressure bar (psi) | Output torque Nm (lb in) | Weight (lb) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated | Max. | Rated | Max. | Rated | Max. | ||||
| MFB5 | 10.5 (0.64) | 19.0 (5.0) | 1800 | 3600 | 100 (1500) | 210 (3000) | 15.3 (135) | 30.5 (270) | 11 |
| MFB10 | 21.1 (1.29) | 37.9 (10.0) | 1800 | 3200 | 100 (1500) | 210 (3000) | 32.1 (284) | 64.2 (568) | 21 |
| MFB20 | 42.8 (2.61) | 75.7 (20.0) | 1800 | 2400 | 100 (1500) | 175 (2500) | 50.9 (450) | 101.7 (900) | 49 |
| MFB29 | 61.6 (3.76) | 109.8 (29.0) | 1800 | 2400 | 70 (1000) | 140 (2000) | 58.8 (520) | 117.5 (1040) | 49 |
| MFB45 | 94.4 (5.76) | 170.3 (45.0) | 1800 | 2200 | 100 (1500) | 210 (3000) | 135.7 (1200) | 271.2 (2400) | 73 |
Hydraulic piston motors: direct Vickers-style replacements for industrial and mobile machinery
Vickers hydraulic motor replacement for industrial equipment
Need to replace a Vickers piston hydraulic motor on an industrial machine or mobile equipment? At Technical Union (TU), we help industrial distributors, maintenance companies, hydraulic shops, and machinery manufacturers find replacement hydraulic motors for applications that require power, torque, and reliable operation.
Our Vickers-style replacement piston hydraulic motors are for buyers who need an alternative to repair existing equipment, keep machinery running, and reduce downtime. Choosing the right motor depends on the original motor specifications and the requirements of the hydraulic system.
Piston hydraulic motor applications
Piston hydraulic motors are used in systems that need high power density, speed control, and the ability to work under demanding conditions. Depending on the motor design and specifications, they can be used in applications such as:
- Industrial drives: equipment that needs controlled rotary motion and hydraulic power transmission.
- Construction machinery: excavators, loaders, earthmoving equipment, and auxiliary machinery with compatible hydraulic drives.
- Agricultural machinery: tractors, harvesters, and farm equipment that use hydraulic motors to drive specific mechanisms.
- Manufacturing equipment: production machinery, processing equipment, and hydraulically driven industrial systems.
- Material handling equipment: lifting, conveying, and material-handling machinery with hydraulic drives.
- Specialized mobile machinery: industrial and commercial equipment that needs a hydraulic motor compatible with its original circuit.
The specific application determines the displacement, working pressure, speed, torque, and mounting configuration required.
Industries that use piston hydraulic motors
Replacement piston hydraulic motors can be relevant for companies in several sectors, including:
- Manufacturing and metalworking.
- Construction and earthmoving.
- Agriculture and agro-industrial machinery.
- Mining and material handling.
- Heavy-equipment maintenance and repair.
- Hydraulic system manufacturing and integration.
- Distribution of hydraulic components and industrial spare parts.
For distributors and repair shops, identifying an alternative compatible with the original motor makes it easier to find parts for customers who need to keep existing equipment in service.
Looking for a Vickers hydraulic motor replacement?
When a Vickers hydraulic motor shows wear, loss of performance, or a mechanical failure, replacing it with a compatible unit can help restore equipment operation without changing the system design more than necessary.
Technical Union provides commercial assistance to identify Vickers-style replacement options from the specifications on hand.
To check compatibility, compare:
- Model number or part number: the original motor reference helps identify the required configuration.
- Hydraulic displacement: the fluid volume required per revolution.
- Operating pressure: it should match the circuit’s real working conditions.
- Speed and torque: they should meet the machine’s requirements.
- Mounting and shaft: they should match the equipment’s mechanical interface.
- Ports and connections: they should be compatible with the existing hydraulic lines.
- Direction of rotation and case drain: they should meet the original system requirements.
Not every piston motor is a direct interchange. Compatibility should be confirmed against the reference and the technical specifications before a replacement is selected.
Hydraulic motors for maintenance, repair, and spare parts
Finding the correct motor matters for companies that need to reduce machine downtime. A suitable selection keeps the intended operating characteristics and avoids problems caused by differences in displacement, pressure, mounting, or connections.
Technical Union works with manufacturers and industrial partners to help distributors, hydraulic shops, maintenance departments, and machinery builders identify solutions for hydraulic spare parts and replacements.
Request information on Vickers-style replacement hydraulic motors
If you are looking for a piston hydraulic motor to replace a Vickers unit, review our product page and send the original motor information.
To speed identification, include the part number, photos of the nameplate, mounting details, and the available pressure, displacement, and speed specifications.
Visit our hydraulic piston motors page:
https://www.tu.biz/en/products/hydraulics/motors/piston-motors
Contact Technical Union (TU) to request technical information and a quotation for replacement hydraulic motors.