Hydraulics & Beyond: Poclain’s Bold Mission to Drive Change

*This article is published by OEM OFF-HIGHWAY*

As Poclain Hydraulics celebrates four decades of independence in 2025, the company stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. With the completion of its ENGAGE 2020-2025 strategic plan and the launch of the NEW GEN 2025-2030, Poclain is reaffirming its role as a key partner in transmission solutions. This renewed vision will take center stage at BAUMA Munich 2025, where Poclain will showcase groundbreaking innovations that push the boundaries of hydraulic and electric technologies. More than just technical advancements, these innovations reflect Poclain’s commitment to helping customers navigate an increasingly competitive and resource-constrained world.

From Hydraulics to a Technology-Agnostic Future

The ENGAGE strategic plan has been instrumental in shaping Poclain’s evolution, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and technological openness. By expanding beyond its core hydraulic expertise, Poclain has embraced a technology-agnostic approach, integrating hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and full-electric solutions. 

This adaptability positions Poclain as a preferred partner for OEMs, offering tailored technologies that address today’s evolving market demands. This ambition is encapsulated in our new motto: “Poclain, Hydraulics and Beyond.” Our deep-rooted expertise in hydraulics, combined with advancements in electric and hybrid technologies, enables us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern machinery manufacturers.

Electrification and Hydraulics: A Powerful Synergy

Our experience in power transmission dynamics plays a crucial role in advancing electrification. Pushing innovation further in efficiency, intelligent integration, modularity, and sustainability helps us connecting the dots between hydraulics and electric drives.

Electrification projects demand compact, highly integrated components, inspiring lighter and more compact hydraulic motors that seamlessly fit within machine architectures. At the same time, insights from electrical power curves help refine hydrostatic system management, making hydraulic solutions more precise and better suited to specific applications.

By optimizing torque, energy flow, and system design, Poclain accelerates the electrification transition while enhancing hydraulic performance. This fine-tuned energy management—critical for maximizing battery autonomy—also helps reduce energy losses in hydraulics, boosting overall efficiency.

Hybridization further highlights the strengths of both technologies, combining the responsiveness of electric motors with the durability and energy density of hydraulic systems. This hybrid approach enhances control, modularity, and integration, opening new possibilities for off-road applications.

HEVO: A Breakthrough in Hydraulic Performance

A prime example of Poclain’s innovation is HEVO, a next-generation hydraulic solution that pushes the boundaries of performance. By redesigning core components around torque and power, HEVO can operate at up to 800 bars, pushing traditional physical limits.

This technology boosts power output while improving efficiency, reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. HEVO also integrates advanced steering and transmission control systems, enhancing machine productivity and functional safety. Designed to meet growing market demands for sustainable and high-performance solutions, HEVO exemplifies how Poclain is redefining hydraulic excellence.

eMobility: Driving the Future of Compact Machinery

The eMobility program is another step in Poclain’s journey beyond hydraulics. By leveraging decades of expertise in electro-hydraulic drives, we are expanding into full-electric systems designed for compact machines, such as skid steer loaders, mini excavators, and compaction equipment.

These solutions align with customer priorities for automation, energy efficiency, and lifetime monitoring. The integration of advanced software and sensor technologies enhances control, making operations more intuitive and efficient. By providing OEMs with plug-and-play sub-systems that fit seamlessly into their architectures, Poclain helps manufacturers simplify machine development and accelerate time-to-market.

A Trusted Partner in a Changing Landscape

In a rapidly evolving industry, OEMs face mounting challenges, including new market entrants, regionalized supply chains, and increasing sustainability requirements. Poclain’s approach is designed to support manufacturers in overcoming these complexities, offering solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and repairability while reducing environmental impact.

By integrating functional safety, automation, and intelligent software into our transmission solutions, we ensure that customers maintain control over their machine performance while meeting stringent regulatory and operational demands.

The off-road and construction machinery sectors are at a crossroads, balancing electrification, sustainability, and evolving customer expectations. Poclain is committed to leading this transformation by delivering solutions that drive both productivity and sustainability.

Our ambition to be a global leader in transmission solutions is fueled by our deep industry knowledge, relentless innovation, and commitment to customer success. The NEW GEN 2025-2030 strategic plan lays the foundation for this bold vision, fostering strong OEM partnerships and ensuring that our technologies address the critical needs of tomorrow’s machinery.

At BAUMA Munich 2025, Poclain’s presence will be more than just a display of technological milestones—it will be a statement of our role as a trusted partner, shaping the future of transmission solutions and empowering our customers to succeed.

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