HydraForce

What HydraForce does

HydraForce designs and manufactures compact hydraulic motion control components — primarily cartridge valves, integrated manifolds, and electronic controllers — used by off-highway equipment OEMs in construction, agriculture, and material handling. The company was founded in 1985 in Lincolnshire, Illinois, and built its position around proprietary hydraulic valve technology supported by the i-Design configuration software, which OEMs use to specify and integrate components into machine architectures. HydraForce sells both direct to OEMs and through a global distributor network, with named customers including Alamo Maverick, MEC, Tubeline, JEM Technical, SaMASZ, and Pneumat Systems, and operates nine manufacturing locations worldwide supporting a headcount now reported at approximately 3,900 associates within its parent's Compact Hydraulics Business Unit.

Following the announcement in July 2022 and antitrust clearance, Bosch Rexroth completed the acquisition of HydraForce on February 3, 2024, integrating the company into its Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. Under Bosch Rexroth ownership, HydraForce has expanded its product portfolio — launching the Electronic Load Sensing (ELS) system and the EVDR-1206A valve driver — and has pursued a connected-equipment strategy through partnerships with Elevat (IoT/telematics) and Tan Delta Systems (oil condition monitoring). Standalone financial performance is not separately disclosed by Bosch Rexroth, but the parent reported €7.6 billion in FY2023 revenue with 7.5% year-over-year growth, citing the Compact Hydraulics unit as a primary contributor. The current leadership team is headed by CEO Matthias Goebel with Angelo D'Ammando as Global VP of Sales.

Name

HydraForce

Legal name

HydraForce, Inc.

Website

https://hydraforce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

HydraForce, founded in 1985 and now a Bosch Rexroth Compact Hydraulics Business Unit subsidiary, designs and manufactures compact hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds, and electronic controllers for off-highway equipment OEMs in construction, agriculture, and material handling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulics

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Compact hydraulic valves
• Hydraulic motion control
• Cartridge valve manufacturing
• Electro-hydraulic systems
• Mobile equipment hydraulics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincolnshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Sales: Sale of hydraulic cartridge valves, compact directional valves, motion control valves, power modules, and electronic controls to OEMs and through distributor network. Revenue is generated through product sales with potential for custom manifold solutions and engineering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HydraForce designs and manufactures compact hydraulic components and motion control systems including cartridge valves, compact directional valves, electro-hydraulic proportional valves, compact power modules, and electronic controls for off-highway mobile and industrial equipment. Following Bosch Rexroth's acquisition completed in February 2024, the company operates as part of the combined Compact Hydraulics Business Unit serving construction, agriculture, material handling, aerial work platforms, and other mobile equipment sectors across nine global manufacturing locations.

Product overview

HydraForce is a manufacturer of compact hydraulic components and motion control solutions, now operating as part of Bosch Rexroth's Compact Hydraulics Business Unit following its acquisition completed in February 2023. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic products organized around several core categories: Cartridge Valves (screw-in valves for flow, pressure, and directional control including G3 valve series); Compact Directional Valves (assemblies including EDG valves with on-board electronics for 25-100 lpm flow); Compact Motion Control Valves (counterbalance, check, and metering valves for load management); Compact Power Modules (integrated hydraulic units including K/KE/KS, ME/MR, DL, and MT series); Electronic Controls (valve drivers such as EVDR-1206A, ECUs, sensors, and telematics including the Epic Gate/Globe platform); Manifolds and Plates (standard and custom hydraulic manifolds). The portfolio is complemented by design software tools including i-Design manifold design software (v5.7) and HF-Impulse 2.0 configuration software. Bosch Rexroth's combined portfolio also includes the Electronic Load Sensing (ELS) system with eOC variable displacement pumps and BODAS control units, along with strategic partnerships: Elevat for IoT/telematics integration and Tan Delta Systems for real-time oil condition monitoring. The combined entity employs 3,900 associates across nine manufacturing locations serving construction, agriculture, forestry, material handling, mining, and other off-highway mobile equipment sectors worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cartridge Valves Screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves for precise control of flow, pressure, and direction in hydraulic circuits, including directional control valves, electro-proportional valves, flow control valves, pressure control valves, solenoid valves, and load holding valves.
• Compact Directional Valves Compact directional control valve assemblies including Cetop valves, diverters, non-compensated and post-compensated valves, pre-compensated valves, spool position sensors, and stand-alone 4-way directional valves for mobile and industrial applications with flow ranges of 25-100 lpm.
• Compact Motion Control Valves Motion control valve assemblies including check and metering valves, counterbalance valves, flow control valves, load lowering control with relief, pilot to open check valves, and shuttle valves for precise load management in mobile equipment.
• Compact Power Modules Integrated hydraulic power units combining pumps, motors, valves, and reservoirs in compact packages, including ME, MR Series, K/KE/KS Series, DL Series, and MT Series for mobile and light industrial hydraulic systems.
• Electronic Controls Electronic vehicle control products including valve drivers, electronic control units (ECU), operator interface devices, sensors, and telematics/remote access devices that enable programmable electro-hydraulic control for off-highway mobile equipment.
• Manifolds and Plates Hydraulic manifold blocks and mounting plates including line mount, sub-plate, standard manifolds with cartridges, and custom manifold design services for integrated hydraulic control circuits.
• Sleeves for Line Mounting Cartridge valve sleeves designed for inline mounting, including flow control sleeves, load holding sleeves, and directional control sleeves for simplified installation.
• G3 Valves Next-generation cartridge valve series for transmissions, pilot systems, diesel engine and powertrain systems, offering advanced control capabilities for complex hydraulic circuits.
• EDG Directional Valves Compact directional valve elements with on-board electronics (OBE) enabling complete communication between sensors and hydraulic components, supporting 4/3 and 4/2 proportional directional valve configurations with load sensing for 25-100 lpm flow applications.
• EVDR-1206A Valve Driver CE-qualified, twelve-output, six-input general purpose valve driver for sectional hydraulic control in complex off-highway hydraulic systems, simplifying proportional control with high channel count.
• Electronic Load Sensing (ELS) System Electronic Load Sensing system with eOC (electronic Open Circuit) variable displacement piston pumps for tractor hydraulics. Replaces traditional hydraulic load sensing pilot lines with digital communication, enabling implements to transmit pressure, flow, and response time requirements to the BODAS control unit.
• EC16-32 Flow Control Valve Flow on demand pressure compensating element with static load sense, rated to 345 bar (5000 psi).
• EHPV90-G33 Electro-Hydraulic Pilot Valve Electro-hydraulic proportional variable flow control valve with a unique mechanical feedback mechanism where the main control spool is mechanically connected to the pilot element, virtually eliminating hysteresis and deadband for enhanced motion control.
• K-KE-KS Compact Power Modules Compact power module series (KE, K, and KS) for mobile hydraulic power generation and distribution in compact, quiet designs for diverse functions.
• VBSN-12U-RS Load Holding Valve Counterbalance, standard poppet type differential area valve with counterclockwise adjustment, SUN cavity interchange, T-2A configuration for load control in mobile equipment.
• LSBV Load Sense Boost Valve Load Sensing Boost Valve (LSBV) for dynamically boosting load sense signal to ensure power is available for efficient control of agricultural equipment.
• SP10-57F Fast-Acting Proportional Valve Fast-acting, proportional, 3-position 5-way valve for autosteering applications with minimum overlap and excellent response time.
• Oil Condition Sensor Real-time oil quality monitoring sensor developed in partnership with Tan Delta Systems to provide continuous data about machine performance and fluid condition for predictive maintenance applications in hydraulic systems.
• i-Design Manifold Design Software Industry-standard manifold design software (version 5.7) with a built-in library of over 1,000 configurable hydraulic components and ISO graphic symbols. Features 3D layout tools, bill of materials and pricing tools, and is compatible with Automation Studio for circuit simulation. Free to download.
• HF-Impulse 2.0 Configuration Software Valve and hydraulic circuit configuration software for designing and optimizing hydraulic systems, providing engineering assistance and prototype development as part of the combined Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce software portfolio for off-highway mobile equipment.
• Epic Gate/Globe Telematics Platform Telematics/IoT platform included in HydraForce's electronics product line for remote monitoring, diagnostics, and data connectivity of hydraulic equipment, featuring ECUs, valve drivers, displays, networking products, operator input devices, and sensors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bosch Rexroth reported 7.5% increase in sales to €7.6 billion in fiscal year 2023 driven primarily by acquisitions including HydraForce
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ElevatcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 February 2026Strategic collaboration to develop integrated intelligent hydraulic and electronic control solutions for off-highway mobile equipment OEMs. The partnership combines HydraForce's hydraulic control expertise and North American distribution network with Elevat's machine connectivity and applied intelligence capabilities. Leverages a cost-effective gateway developed by Bosch's Automotive Group to enable IoT and telematics for smaller OEMs producing 50-500 machines annually. Combined solutions include remote diagnostics, operational alerts, over-the-air updates, and AI-assisted service tools for construction, agriculture, forestry, and municipal sectors.
• Bosch Rexroth AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Bosch Rexroth completed acquisition of HydraForce in February 2023 (announced July 2022, completed February 3, 2024 after antitrust approval). HydraForce operates as part of the combined Compact Hydraulics Business Unit with 3,900 associates across nine manufacturing locations. HydraForce continues to operate under its own brand temporarily while integrating product portfolios and distribution networks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ningbo Hoda / Hunan Zhonglian: Chinese hydraulic component manufacturers including Ningbo Hoda are growing low-cost producers of cartridge valves and directional valves, competing primarily on price in standardized SKUs that overlap with HydraForce's broader catalog.
• Yuken Kogyo: Yuken is a Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units that supplies global OEMs and competes with HydraForce particularly in Asia-Pacific mobile hydraulics applications.

Direct peers

• Helios Technologies (Sun Hydraulics): Sun Hydraulics, now part of Helios Technologies, is the most direct competitor in screw-in cartridge valves and manifold integrated hydraulics, sharing HydraForce's core product architecture and competing for the same OEM design slots.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Bucher Hydraulics produces mobile hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units for agricultural, construction, and material handling OEMs. Its product range and customer base closely mirror HydraForce's compact hydraulics portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker is one of the largest global fluid power manufacturers, with mobile and industrial hydraulic valves, pumps, and motion control products that compete head-to-head with HydraForce's cartridge valves and compact power modules across construction, agriculture, and material handling OEMs.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Danfoss Power Solutions is a major mobile hydraulics competitor with a strong portfolio of directional valves, pumps, and electronic controls targeted at the same agricultural, construction, and material handling OEMs served by HydraForce.
• Moog Inc. Moog manufactures electrohydraulic servo and proportional valves used in industrial and mobile applications, overlapping with HydraForce's electro-proportional valve lines (e.g., EHPV90-G33) and competing for motion-control-heavy OEM specifications.
• Atos (Kawasaki Precision Machinery): Atos, now part of Kawasaki, manufactures electrohydraulic proportional and servo valves and integrated hydraulic systems, directly competing with HydraForce's electro-proportional valve and electronic control offerings in mobile and industrial markets.
• Eaton: Eaton's Hydraulics group supplies directional valves, mobile valves, and integrated hydraulic systems to similar off-highway OEM customers. Eaton competes with HydraForce on cartridge valve platforms, load-sensing systems, and electronic controls for agricultural and construction equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: HydraForce's parent company and the global compact hydraulics incumbent. Bosch Rexroth's own compact valve, pump, and electronic control portfolio directly overlaps with HydraForce's cartridge valves, HICs, and BODAS controllers, making it both the most important comparable and the most direct internal competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCj7sgNb1KBDA8mHdcbkLnOA
• Facebookfacebook.com/hydraforce-global-1261299157284480
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydraforce-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/hydraforce.us

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about HydraForce