Hydro Engineering
Hydro Engineering is a privately held Minnesota manufacturer founded in 1971 that builds custom liquid manure injection equipment, pumping stations, toolbars, hose reels, and irrigation products, serving farmers, municipalities, mining/O&G operators, and irrigation customers through an international dealer network and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersYoung America, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hydro Engineering does
Hydro Engineering is a privately held, Minnesota-based manufacturer founded in 1971 that designs and builds custom liquid manure injection and liquid transfer equipment, with 51–100 employees across two Minnesota locations (Norwood Young America headquarters and Rockville branch, the latter housing the Irrigation Division). The company originated as an agricultural irrigation contractor drilling wells and installing center pivots and pipelines, then expanded into pumping stations, pull-type and quick-hitch injection toolbars, layflat hose reels, agitation pontoons, pit pumps, flow meters, and a manure additive (Pit PRO), serving Agriculture as the primary vertical alongside Municipalities, Mining/Oil & Gas, and Irrigation.
The core technology is engineered, custom-configured pumping and application systems rather than software: flagship platforms include the JD18 Booster Pump (a John Deere Tier 4 engine driving a Cornell 81022 MP pump delivering 750+ horsepower and over 7,000 GPM with a 600-gallon fuel cell for 25-hour runtime), the S-Series booster pumps with integrated fuel cells, Bio-Secure pumps engineered to prevent cross-contamination between hog barns, and the patent-pending convertible gooseneck-to-pintle trailer hitch. The company integrates third-party components from John Deere, Cornell, Gorman-Rupp, Pioneer, Krohne, Lindsay Zimmatic, Salford, SunnovaWorx, and Tipsa, and resells Lindsay Zimmatic center pivots through its Irrigation Division.
Hydro Engineering monetizes primarily through custom-built hardware sales (one-time equipment purchases configured to customer specifications) supplemented by a parts e-commerce store (in-stock items ship within one business day), short-term equipment rentals with rent-to-own options, used and consigned equipment, the recurring Pit PRO additive, and vendor-financed equipment purchases. Go-to-market combines an international dealer network for custom solutions across four verticals with direct-to-customer e-commerce for stocked parts, equipment, rentals, and used inventory; the company states its dealer network 'continues to expand every year' into international markets.
Hydro Engineering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hydro Engineering
- Legal name
- Hydro Engineering
- Website
- https://hydro-eng.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Hydro Engineering is a privately held Minnesota manufacturer founded in 1971 that builds custom liquid manure injection equipment, pumping stations, toolbars, hose reels, and irrigation products, serving farmers, municipalities, mining/O&G operators, and irrigation customers through an international dealer network and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hydro Engineering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pipes, Tubing & Conveyance Infrastructure (Mainlines, Laterals, Hoses) (AFAAACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Irrigation Pipe, Tubing & Conveyance (PVC/HDPE Pipe, Layflat Hose, Manifolds) (AFABAHAF), Water Storage & Conveyance Structures (Tanks, Reservoirs, Canals, Ponds) (AFAAACAH), Water Source Development & Conveyance (Intakes, Canals, Pipelines) (AFACAFAH)
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Where Hydro Engineering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Young America
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Hydro Engineering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of new custom-built liquid manure injection equipment including pumping units, toolbars, hose reels, and complete systems. Equipment is built to customer specifications through dealer network.
- Parts Sales: Replacement parts, fittings, and accessories sold through online store and parts department. In-stock items ship within 1 business day.
- Rental Equipment: Rental equipment available for short-term needs with rent-to-own options available.
- Used Equipment: Sale of used and customer consigned equipment. Stock changes frequently.
- Manure Additives: Pit PRO manure additive product sold through online store for increasing profitability in manure application
- Equipment Financing: Financing options offered through vendor partnerships for equipment purchases
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Online Parts and Equipment Sales |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Hydro Engineering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hydro Engineering designs, manufactures, and sells custom liquid manure injection equipment, high-capacity pumping stations, layflat hose reels, toolbars, agitation pontoons, and pit pumps for agricultural waste management and fertilization. The company also supplies water transfer equipment to municipalities, mining, oil & gas, and irrigation markets, and resells Lindsay Zimmatic center pivot irrigation systems. Revenue is generated from new equipment sales, parts, rentals, used equipment, manure additives, and financing.
Product overview
Hydro Engineering is a manufacturer of large agricultural and liquid transfer equipment, founded in 1971. Their product portfolio centers on liquid manure injection systems with multiple interconnected components: Pull-Type and Quick-Hitch Toolbars serve as the application equipment; Lead Pumps, S-Series Booster Pumps, JD18 Booster Pump, and Bio-Secure Pumps form the pumping infrastructure; Layflat Hose Reels (HR88AG, HR128AG) and various hose options manage hose deployment; Agitation Pontoons and Pit Pumps handle pre-application preparation. Supporting accessories include Krohne Flow Meters for measurement, Tillage Options (Dietrich, VTI) for soil incorporation, SunnovaWorx Broadcaster 2 for engine controls, and Universal Hose Humpers for hose management. They also resell Lindsay Zimmatic center pivots for irrigation. The company serves Agriculture, Municipalities, Mining/O&G, and Irrigation divisions through dealer networks and direct sales.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pull-Type Liquid Manure Injection Toolbars Custom-built pull-type liquid manure injection toolbars in 30–46 ft widths with folding wings, hydraulically equalized manifold, heavy-duty injection hose, and flow meters; designed to remain in ground during turns to reduce over-application on corners. Targeted at farmers and manure application contractors.
- Quick-Hitch Liquid Manure Injection Toolbars Quick-hitch style liquid manure injection toolbars designed for easy attachment and removal, suitable for various farm sizes.
- JD18 Booster Pump Station High-capacity booster pump station featuring a John Deere 18 Tier 4 engine providing 750+ peak horsepower, a Cornell 81022 MP pump capable of handling up to 4-inch solids with 7,000+ GPM, 600-gallon fuel tank for 25 hours of runtime, and a patent-pending convertible trailer hitch.
- Lead Pump Units Primary pumping units for liquid manure application including 65' boom truck configurations with Nuhn header pumps for lead pumping operations.
- Bio-Secure Pumps Specialized pumps designed to prevent cross-contamination between hog barns, mitigating disease spread and creating safer environments for pumpers and livestock. Available in 8-inch and 10-inch configurations.
- S-Series Booster Pumps Booster pump series with built-in fuel cell (270–300 gallons capacity), SAE-mounted pumps directly attached to engine to save clutch cost, running lights, fenders, mudflaps, and manual leveling jacks as standard.
- Layflat Hose Reels Wide variety of hose reels for managing layflat hose in manure application including HR88AG (holds 1.5 miles of 8-inch hose or 2 miles of 6-inch hose) and HR128AG models with electrohydraulic circuits matching reel speed to tractor travel speed.
- Agitation Pontoons Agitation pontoons named after the Fujita scale that destroy solids in large and deep lagoons, capable of reaching places other agitators cannot. Available in Hydro F1 and Hydro F4 models.
- HP Series Pit Pumps Versatile HP Series Pit Pumps designed for one-person operation, hook up to any tractor's hydraulic system, can be lowered into spaces as small as a standard manhole for force-feeding pumps or pumping water from confined spaces.
- Layflat Hose Options Various hose types including Drag Hose, Mainline Hose, and Traveler Hose. Brands carried include Tipsa, Oroflex 20, Snap-Tite TS, Snap-Tite TSX, and custom configurations for manure and water transfer applications.
- Pit PRO Manure Additive Ultra-negative charged long-chained molecule manure additive that draws solid particles off pit bottoms and keeps them in suspension for easier pumping. Applied at 50% rate when pit is 25-35% full, 25% at 50% full, and final 25% 30 days prior to pump-out.
- Universal Hose Humper One-size-fits-all hose humper that moves and realigns 6-inch and 8-inch hose, attached via quick hitch system with hydraulics allowing complete vertical positioning behind the tractor.
- Krohne Flow Meters (IFC090, IFC100, IFC300) Flow measurement devices including IFC090, IFC100, and IFC300 signal converters with HART capability. IFC300 offers ±0.15% measuring accuracy, integrated diagnostics, and optional virtual reference.
- Tillage Options (Dietrich, Vertical Till Injectors) Tilling systems including Dietrich Tilling Systems and Vertical Till Injectors (VTI) for use with manure injection toolbars. Options include DSI Rotary Coulter units with conical closing discs and Brillion high rate chisel sweeps.
- Lindsay Zimmatic Center Pivot Irrigation Equipment Resold center pivot irrigation equipment and parts from Lindsay Zimmatic, sold and supported through Hydro Engineering's Irrigation Division in Rockville, MN.
- Parts Store Online and offline parts store carrying replacement parts, fittings, and accessories; in-stock items ship within one business day via UPS Ground and Speedee delivery.
- Rental Equipment Rental equipment available with rent-to-own options for short-term needs or when customers need equipment quickly.
- Stocked Equipment Prebuilt manure agitation boats, hose carts, pumping stations, and toolbars available with no downtime and no lead time.
- Used & Consigned Equipment Used and customer consigned equipment available for purchase including buyouts and consignment; stock changes frequently.
- Equipment Financing Equipment financing options offered through vendor partnerships to facilitate equipment purchases.
Quantifiable outcome
- 750+ peak horsepower available on JD18 booster pump
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Hydro Engineering
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Hydro Engineering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Hydro Engineering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- John DeerecoreJohn Deere engines used in Hydro Engineering pumping equipment including JD14 and JD18 Tier 4 engines providing 450-750+ horsepower for booster pump stations
- Cornell PumpscoreCornell 81022 MP White Iron Pump used in JD18 booster pump station, capable of handling up to 4 inch solids
- Gorman-Rupp PumpscoreGorman-Rupp pumps offered as pump options and Bio-Secure pump manufacturer for liquid manure application
- Pioneer PumpscorePioneer Pumps offered as pump options for manure injection equipment
- KrohnecoreKrohne flow meters including IFC100, IFC300, IFC090 and Optiflux 4000 used in toolbar injection systems for measuring accuracy
- Lindsay/ZimmaticcoreLindsay Zimmatic center pivot irrigation equipment sold and supported through Irrigation Division
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Hydro Engineering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Flygt (Xylem): Broad incumbent in submersible and mobile pumps for water and wastewater transfer. Competes in the municipal and mining water transfer segments where Hydro also operates.
- Gorman-Rupp Industries: OEM supplier of pumps used in Hydro's systems; broader pump manufacturer serving agriculture, municipal, and industrial markets with a much wider product portfolio.
- John Deere (Agriculture): OEM partner supplying engines for Hydro's pumping stations. Broad incumbent in agricultural equipment with capability to integrate vertical pumping solutions if it elects to.
- Lindsay Corporation (Zimmatic): Hydro Engineering is a Lindsay Zimmatic dealer serving the irrigation division. Larger incumbent in irrigation equipment and infrastructure with overlapping agricultural customer base.
Direct peers
- Nuhn Industries: Direct competitor in custom liquid manure handling equipment, including pumps, hose reels, and agitation equipment marketed to North American and international farmers. Most analogous product portfolio to Hydro Engineering.
- Puck Custom Enterprises: Direct peer in custom manure application equipment, including pumping systems and toolbars. Provides custom-built solutions similar to Hydro, also serving agricultural customers.
- Hose Monster / National Hose & Dredging: Direct peer in hose and pumping equipment for liquid manure and water transfer, with overlapping customer base in agricultural and municipal applications.
- Bazooka Farmstar: Direct competitor in liquid manure injection equipment, pumping units, and toolbars. Competes head-to-head with Hydro Engineering in the agricultural waste handling market.
- Cadman Power Equipment: Direct peer in manure injection pumping equipment and hose reels, with comparable product lines to Hydro's booster pumps and layflat hose systems.
Emerging players
- Cornell Pump Company: OEM partner supplying the Cornell 81022 MP pump used in Hydro's JD18 booster. Also competes indirectly as a standalone pump manufacturer in agricultural and municipal water transfer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Hydro Engineering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Hydro Engineering funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Hydro Engineering
What does Hydro Engineering do?
Hydro Engineering designs, manufactures, and sells custom liquid manure injection equipment, high-capacity pumping stations, layflat hose reels, toolbars, agitation pontoons, and pit pumps for agricultural waste management and fertilization. The company also supplies water transfer equipment to municipalities, mining, oil & gas, and irrigation markets, and resells Lindsay Zimmatic center pivot irrigation systems. Revenue is generated from new equipment sales, parts, rentals, used equipment, manure additives, and financing.
Is Hydro Engineering a public or private company?
Hydro Engineering is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Hydro Engineering founded?
Hydro Engineering was founded in 1971. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Hydro Engineering based?
Hydro Engineering is headquartered in Young America, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hydro Engineering make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts Sales, rental Equipment, used Equipment, manure Additives and equipment Financing.
Who are Hydro Engineering's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Flygt (Xylem), Gorman-Rupp Industries, John Deere (Agriculture) and Lindsay Corporation (Zimmatic). Direct peers are Nuhn Industries, Puck Custom Enterprises, Hose Monster / National Hose & Dredging, Bazooka Farmstar and Cadman Power Equipment. Cornell Pump Company is listed as an emerging player.
Does Hydro Engineering have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hydro Engineering.
What industry is Hydro Engineering in?
Hydro Engineering's product category is Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAACAG, Pipes, Tubing & Conveyance Infrastructure (Mainlines, Laterals, Hoses), with a secondary code of AFABAHAF, Irrigation Pipe, Tubing & Conveyance (PVC/HDPE Pipe, Layflat Hose, Manifolds). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.