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HydraForce Inc

Now a part of the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit of Bosch Rexroth, HydraForce designs and manufactures motion control systems.
500 Barclay Blvd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
United States of America
847-793-2300

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HydraForce is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems, encompassing hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds and electronic controls for a variety of off-highway industries, including farming, construction, marine, material handling, mining, and forestry. HydraForce was acquired by Bosch Rexroth, becoming a significant part of the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce combine their presence in complementary regions to provide comprehensive coverage in Europe, North America, South America, while enabling growth in Asia.

Videos

Better Hydraulic System Maintenance with Oil Condition Monitoring
Learn how integration of sensors and IoT can improve oil condition monitoring of hydraulic systems.
Feb. 13, 2024
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Russ Schneidewind of HydraForce sees the need to increase efficiency and precision among the key trends driving hydraulic system designs.
March 2, 2023

Blogs

S. Jensen
At IFPE 2023, Parker Hannifin displayed its ePTO which connects to a electrified machine's battery to power the hydraulics.
Electrification is growing in many applications, bringing a need to re-evaluate fluid power system designs.
April 5, 2023

News

Messe München GmbH
A close up view of hydraulic components on a construction machine on display at a trade show
Hydraulics companies will exhibit their latest technologies which meet industry requirements for improved efficiency, performance and more at bauma 2025.
April 1, 2025
DLG
Agricultural equipment and crowds at Agritechnica 2023
A number of new hydraulic, machine control and other technologies were introduced for the agricultural equipment market at Agritechnica 2023.
Nov. 17, 2023

Articles

Bosch Rexroth
A closeup view of the Bosch Rexroth EDG-OBE hydraulic valve with onboard electronics
The Bosch Rexroth EDG-OBE Piloted Compact Directional Valves include onboard electronics for improved accuracy and integration with automated systems.
Aug. 20, 2025
HydraForce
HydraForce partnered with SaMASZ to design a new tractor mounted disc mower with improved hydraulic systems and ISOBUS technology
HydraForce collaborated with SaMASZ to redesign the hydraulic and electronic control systems for a tractor mounted disc mower, enabling new performance features and implementation...
Aug. 5, 2024
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hydraulic hoses with pressure sensor
Benefits ranging from improved precision and control to enhanced machine monitoring are possible when integrating sensors into fluid power systems.
Feb. 12, 2024
Tan Delta Systems
The Tan Delta oil conditioning sensor easily integrates into hydraulic systems and allows for good fluid flow past the sensor to optimize its data collection capabilities.
Integration of oil condition monitoring sensors into hydraulic systems can provide OEMs and their customers with better insights into machine performance.
Jan. 22, 2024
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Autonomous agricultural tractor and robot
The transition to autonomous machines and systems is helping farmers remain productive as labor shortages persist.
Dec. 4, 2023
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The power density provided by hydraulics is still required in many applications, such as heavy mobile machinery.
As more electric options come into play and an economic slowdown is expected, positive sentiments remain for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry.
Nov. 20, 2023
Tim Bankhead, Application Engineering Manager, North America at HydraForce/Rexroth, a Bosch Company
Customer requests for more connectivity and solutions which can be used in electric vehicles are bringing new design opportunities for hydraulic systems.
Nov. 14, 2023
Epec Oy
Epec Virtual Testing Controls
Use of software is on the rise to ease development of fluid power and electric motion control solutions for construction equipment as well as increase efficiency of these systems...
April 12, 2023
Bosch Rexroth
Integration of sensors and software with hydraulics is enabling various automation capabilities like Bosch Rexroth's Easy Grade which creates virtual walls to keep machine movements within a designated space.
Advancements in hydraulics and pneumatics shown at IFPE demonstrated an increasing focus on sustainability, automation and digitalization in the fluid power industry.
April 10, 2023
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Pairing hydraulics and sensors can bring a range of performance and other benefits.
Implementation of digital technologies is increasing in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, bringing a range of benefits and the need for more industry education.
March 27, 2023

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Q&a
Growing use of electronic controls is enabling hydraulics to meet the performance requirements of increasingly electrified and automated mobile equipment.
March 14, 2023
Norrhydro
Norrhydro will show its Motiomax electromechanical cylinder featuring an electric hub motor.
An array of hydraulic and pneumatic technologies are set to be launched at IFPE as well as advancements in motion control and power transmission solutions.
March 9, 2023
Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth's EDG valve is part of its compact hydraulics offering.
HydraForce will become a part of Bosch Rexroth's compact hydraulics business.
Feb. 7, 2023
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Implementation of Internet of Things technologies on mobile equipment is bringing opportunities for improvement in electro-hydraulic systems.
Jan. 11, 2023
Elevat
The infographic demonstrates how the integrated telematics solution supports fleet managers in remotely monitoring and managing field-deployed mobile assets.
HydraForce is collaborating with Tan Delta and Elevāt to incorporate sensors and telematics for real-time monitoring of hydraulic systems.
Dec. 14, 2022
Danfoss Power Solutions
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Danfoss' new remote service passes enable technicians to remotely monitor and diagnose equipment, HydraForce partners with Tan Delta for oil condition monitoring and more news...
Nov. 4, 2022
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There are several pros and cons to the company mergers taking place in the fluid power and related industries.
Aug. 3, 2022
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL) held a townhall with HydraForce employees during his visit to the company's facility as part of AEM's I Make America campaign.
HydraForce and AEM hosted an event with Congressman Brad Schneider to help stress the importance of manufacturing in the U.S., ZF has named a new CEO and more industry news you...
July 15, 2022
Dave Price Q&A
David Price of HydraForce talks about how the show can help industry address the future.
Feb. 6, 2020
Hydraulic Designers Ltda. in Brazil
The acquisition will enable HydraForce to better serve the growing off-highway equipment market in South America
April 27, 2017
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Officials at HydraForce Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., reported last month that its co-founder and board member, Richard Fontecchio, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. He was...
Oct. 1, 2014
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High-pressure HSPEC multifunction, electroproportional cartridge valve is three valves in one — an electroproportional valve, a post-pressure compensator, and a load-sense shuttle...
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SVCL and SPCL valves provide integral piloting or load-signaling for directional control and load-holding. They are rated for system pressures to 3625 psi, holding pressures to...
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Wag-Way Tool Co.’s Multi-Hammer Processor breaks up thick concrete from airport runways and major highways for subsequent processing. Its computer controlled electrohydraulic ...
Oct. 18, 2007
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Rather than do many things fairly well, this machine does one thing very well. Its development was quick and painless thanks to mobile equipment design software.
Oct. 18, 2007
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You must consider coil inductance for simple on/off solenoids just as you do with electrohydraulic proportional valves.
Aug. 7, 1997