MTE Hydraulics

What MTE Hydraulics does

MTE Hydraulics is a privately held US-based manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems, founded in 1948 in Rockford, Illinois (originally as Mechanical Tool & Engineering Co.). The company designs and produces a comprehensive hydraulic portfolio spanning AC and DC hydraulic power units, hydraulic gear pumps and motors (including fixed-clearance and pressure-balanced variants rated up to 4200 PSI), hydraulic generators (2-15 KW), flow dividers/proportionators, pressure-balanced pumps/motors, and two-stage/log splitter pumps. A distinguishing technical capability is vertical integration: MTE manufactures its own pumps, manifolds, port plates, and cartridge valves in-house, which supports custom configurations and quality control for OEM-specific requirements.

The company operates as a B2B OEM supplier, generating revenue through hardware sales of hydraulic components and integrated power units, primarily to equipment manufacturers serving medical, heavy/off-road machinery, work truck and utility, agricultural, and automotive/transportation end markets. Go-to-market is distributor-led globally, with international sales offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia supplementing the US headquarters. Customer engagement is supported by in-house engineering for custom solutions, trade show presence at Conexpo 2026 and NTEA Work Truck Week 2026, and industry association memberships in NTEA, NFPA, and NATM. No public pricing is disclosed; pricing is quote-based against OEM specifications.

MTE is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or acquisition activity. The company maintains no venture or growth equity backing and reports no revenue, headcount, or capital structure data publicly. The business model is that of a mature, niche industrial components manufacturer competing on engineering customization, manufacturing flexibility, and application-specific design rather than on scale, software, or platform economics.

Name

MTE Hydraulics

Legal name

MTE Hydraulics

Website

https://mtehydraulics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MTE Hydraulics is a privately held US manufacturer of hydraulic components and power units, serving thousands of OEM customers across medical, heavy equipment, work truck, agricultural, and automotive verticals via in-house engineering and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

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Product category

Hydraulic Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components
• Gear pumps
• Gear motors
• Hydraulic power units
• Flow dividers

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Manufacturing: MTE Hydraulics generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of hydraulic components and systems to OEM customers. Products include DC power units, AC power units, hydraulic generators, gear pumps, gear motors, and flow dividers sold directly to equipment manufacturers.

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Core offering

MTE Hydraulics is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems sold primarily to OEM customers. The company designs and manufactures AC and DC hydraulic power units, hydraulic gear pumps and motors, hydraulic generators, pressure balanced pumps/motors, two-stage/log splitter pumps, and hydraulic flow dividers/proportionators, producing its own pumps, manifolds, port plates, and cartridge valves in-house.

Product overview

MTE Hydraulics is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic products. The core product lines include AC and DC Hydraulic Power Units (custom-designed for OEM applications with MTE-manufactured components), Hydraulic Gear Pumps in four series (0.20-72.38 cc displacement), Hydraulic Gear Motors in three series (0.5-35 GPM), Hydraulic Generators (2-15 KW), Pressure Balanced Hydraulic Pumps/Motors, Two Stage/Log Splitter Pumps, Flow Dividers/Proportionators, and Hydraulic DC Pump/Motor Units. These products serve diverse OEM applications from medical equipment to off-road machinery, with MTE designing and manufacturing its own pumps, manifolds, port plates, and cartridge valves for quality control and design flexibility.

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Products and services

• AC Hydraulic Power Units
• DC Hydraulic Power Units DC hydraulic power units with 12VDC to 48 VDC motors, pump displacements from 0.19 cc/rev to 12 cc/rev, fixed clearance or pressure balanced pumps rated up to 4200 PSI, with plastic or steel reservoir tanks (0.12-52 gallons). MTE designs and manufactures its own pumps, manifolds, port plates, and cartridge valves. For OEM applications including mobile and vehicle-mounted equipment.
• Flow Dividers / Proportionators Hydraulic flow dividers that divide flow from a single hydraulic source to two or more equal or proportionate circuits to intensify or reduce pressure, with displacement range 1.81 cc to 63.86 cc, nominal working pressures up to 3500 psi, and maximum input flow up to 50 GPM per section. Provides synchronization capability for two or more cylinders. For OEM hydraulic systems requiring flow distribution.
• Hydraulic DC Pump / Motor Units DC-powered hydraulic pump/motor units with 12VDC, 24 VDC, and 48 VDC motor options (0.5 to 5 KW), featuring MTE hydraulic gear pumps with fixed clearance or pressure balanced designs rated up to 4200 psi, pump displacements from 0.19 cc/rev to 12 cc/rev. For OEM mobile and vehicle hydraulic systems.
• Hydraulic Gear Motors Hydraulic gear motors available in three series with displacements from 0.5 GPM to 35 GPM, featuring quiet smooth operation at high speeds and pressures, anti-friction needle bearings (500-4,000 RPM), and steel backed leaded bronze bearings for higher speed applications; available in single or bi-rotational operation. For OEM hydraulic systems requiring rotary motion output.
• Hydraulic Gear Pumps Heavy-duty hydraulic gear pumps manufactured in four series with displacements ranging from 0.20 cc to 72.38 cc, rated for nominal speeds up to 5000 RPM and nominal pressures up to 3500 PSI, with numerous shaft, bearing, mounting, and seal options; designed for single rotation or bi-rotational operation. For OEM hydraulic systems across industries.
• Hydraulic Generators AC hydraulically driven generators with 2 KW to 15 KW power ratings (larger upon request), powered from vehicle PTO pump, featuring custom-designed integrated manifold control, DC controller with closed loop feedback, 120/240 VAC output, 1PH or 3PH, 50/60 Hz operation. For OEM mobile power applications including service vehicles and off-road equipment.
• Pressure Balanced Hydraulic Pumps / Motors Aluminum construction pressure balanced gear pumps in Group 1 (0.80-10.50 cc displacement) and Group 2 (4.4-31.40 cc displacement) series, with nominal working pressures up to 3500 psi (P1) and maximum pressure up to 5000 psi (P3), speeds from 400-6000 RPM. For OEM high-pressure hydraulic systems.
• Two Stage / Log Splitter Pumps Heavy-duty two-stage gear pumps utilizing 200 and 300 series designs with integrated internal unloading valve, high pressure pump displacements of 1.81-6.68 cc and low pressure pump displacements of 3.14-16.00 cc, nominal working pressures up to 3500 psi (max 3800 psi), designed to direct couple to gas engines or AC electric motors at up to 3800 RPM nominal speed. For OEM log splitter and high/low pressure applications.

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Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Hydraulics Group is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and power units serving OEM customers across construction, agriculture, and industrial markets. Directly overlaps MTE's gear pump, motor, and power unit offerings but at vastly greater scale and with a much broader catalog.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a global leader in hydraulic components, pumps, motors, and power units serving mobile machinery, machinery applications, and factory automation OEMs. Overlaps directly with MTE's gear pump and hydraulic power unit lines and competes for the same OEM engineering specifications, though with a much wider product portfolio and global engineering footprint.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Danfoss Power Solutions designs and manufactures hydraulic components including gear pumps, motors, and power units for off-highway and mobile equipment OEMs globally. Directly comparable to MTE in mobile hydraulic applications, with overlap on work truck, agricultural, and construction equipment customer bases.
• Eaton: Eaton's Hydraulics business manufactures gear pumps, piston pumps, motors, and hydraulic power units for agricultural, construction, and industrial OEMs. Eaton competes head-to-head with MTE in the gear pump and small hydraulic power unit segments used in work trucks, agricultural implements, and utility equipment.

Direct peers

• Prince Manufacturing: Prince Manufacturing is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and power units serving agricultural, construction, and material handling equipment OEMs. Overlaps with MTE in the hydraulic power unit segment and shares similar private-company characteristics and US manufacturing footprint.
• Permco: Permco is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic gear pumps, motors, and power units serving OEM customers across mobile and industrial markets. Most directly comparable to MTE in product mix, customer segment (work truck, agricultural, industrial OEMs), and private-company scale profile.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Bucher Hydraulics manufactures hydraulic gear pumps, motors, valves, and power units for mobile and industrial OEM applications including agricultural, construction, and material handling equipment. Direct competitor in the gear pump and integrated power unit categories, with a similar OEM-focused go-to-market approach.
• Bailey International: Bailey International is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, power units, and components for mobile equipment OEMs. Comparable to MTE in its focus on hydraulic power units and components for work truck, agricultural, and material handling equipment OEMs.
• Continental Hydraulics: Continental Hydraulics is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units serving industrial and mobile equipment OEMs. Overlaps with MTE's hydraulic power unit and pump lines, particularly in compact custom power units for OEM applications.
• Hydrofit: Hydrofit is a smaller US-based manufacturer specializing in custom hydraulic power units and engineered fluid power solutions for OEM customers. Closest direct comparable to MTE in terms of scale profile, custom-OEM focus, and concentration in compact hydraulic power units for niche applications.

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Investors

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