| 1. Fixed-Displacement Gear Pump |
Older or compact backhoes with simple open-center hydraulic circuits |
External gear |
10–80 cm³/rev |
160–250 bar |
Simple construction, easy servicing, and relatively low cost |
Confirm rotation direction, shaft dimensions, mounting flange, inlet port, and drive speed |
Inspect suction restrictions, inlet air leaks, worn gears, and relief-valve settings |
| 2. Tandem Gear Pump |
Machines requiring separate flows for loader, backhoe, steering, or auxiliary functions |
Two-section external gear |
Two sections, commonly 10–60 cm³/rev each |
160–250 bar, depending on section and circuit |
Provides two independent flows from one drive assembly |
Match section order, port layout, rotation, coupler length, and allowable input torque |
Check each section separately for pressure, flow, temperature, and internal leakage |
| 3. Load-Sensing Axial Piston Pump |
Modern backhoes with variable flow demand and fuel-efficiency requirements |
Variable-displacement axial piston |
45–130 cm³/rev |
250–350 bar |
Adjusts output to system demand and reduces unnecessary power loss |
Verify compensator settings, load-sense line routing, case-drain connection, and controller calibration |
Test standby pressure, load-sense pressure, case-drain flow, and control response |
| 4. Pressure-Compensated Piston Pump |
High-demand digging, lifting, and auxiliary circuits requiring stable pressure control |
Variable-displacement axial piston |
40–120 cm³/rev |
250–350 bar |
Maintains preset pressure while reducing flow when demand falls |
Set the compensator only with calibrated gauges and follow the machine pressure specification |
Check excessive standby pressure, slow response, overheating, and contaminated control orifices |
| 5. Bent-Axis Piston Pump |
High-efficiency systems with demanding duty cycles or specialized drive arrangements |
Variable or fixed bent-axis piston |
50–160 cm³/rev |
250–400 bar, depending on design |
Good volumetric efficiency and high power density |
Check shaft alignment, mounting rigidity, case-drain orientation, and minimum lubrication flow |
Measure case-drain flow, listen for cavitation, and inspect shaft or bearing wear |
| 6. Split-Flow or Multi-Section Pump |
Backhoes operating several functions simultaneously, such as travel, digging, and loading |
Multiple gear or piston sections |
Combined displacement commonly 60–180 cm³/rev |
160–350 bar, according to section design |
Allocates dedicated flow to different hydraulic functions |
Match every section to the correct circuit and verify inter-section seals and torque limits |
Compare individual section flow rates and inspect cross-port leakage |
| 7. Remanufactured OEM-Specification Pump |
Replacement projects where correct fit, calibration, and controlled cost are priorities |
Gear or piston, rebuilt to specified tolerances |
Must match the original pump specification |
Must match the original circuit rating |
Can reduce replacement cost when testing and documentation are reliable |
Require a test report, displacement data, pressure calibration, seal compatibility, and warranty terms |
Compare flow and pressure against specifications before installation and after warm-up |