A Hydrostatic Transmission for Medium Power Applications
861289
09/01/1986
- Event
- Content
- Recent developments in hydrostatic transmissions (HST's) and their controls have made this method of propulsion very suitable for medium-powered vehicles. For the purposes of our discussion, these machines are assumed to be in the range of 20 to 60 horsepower [15-45 kW]. Typically included are the following:
- A. Small Industrial Utility Tractors (Loader/Backhoes)
- B. Airport Towing and Baggage Handling Vehicles
- C. Golf Course & Turf Machinery
- D. In-Plant Type Utility Vehicles
- E. Municipal Vehicles
- Sidewalk Sweepers
- Sidewalk Snowplows
- Parking Lot Cleaners
- F. Skidsteer Loaders
- G. Forklift Trucks
- H. Small Compactors, Rollers and Pavers
- I. Railway Maintenance Vehicles
- J. Trenchers
The development of these new HST's and their controls has provided certain advantages. These advantages are realized in the areas of better horsepower-to-weight ratio, torque utilization, power density, engine characteristics, and overall vehicle dynamics and efficiency. - A.
- Pages
- 16
- Citation
- Rosenbecker, K., and Scott, G., "A Hydrostatic Transmission for Medium Power Applications," SAE Technical Paper 861289, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/861289.