The Pump Linde Trusts for Precision Warehouse Handling
While most standard counterbalance forklifts run on Eaton gear pumps, premium European forklift brands — Linde H-series, Still R-series, BT Reflex reach trucks — use Bosch Rexroth A10V variable-displacement pumps. The reason is precision: these forklifts operate in narrow aisle, high-bay environments where mast control must be exact and hydraulic hunting is unacceptable. PumpGrid supplies refurbished Rexroth forklift pumps tested to the variable-displacement standard these machines require.
A gear pump delivers a fixed flow regardless of what the forklift's hydraulic circuit demands. In a basic warehouse counterbalance forklift, this works fine — lift the pallet, lower the pallet, drive away. But in a high-bay warehouse where a Linde H50 is placing pallets in racking 12 metres off the ground, the precision demands are completely different. The A10VG delivers exactly the flow the circuit needs at any given moment — resulting in smoother mast control, lower operating temperatures, and significantly longer seal life in the forklift's cylinders and valves.
When the A10VG in a Linde H-series or Still R-series forklift wears, performance drops in ways that gear pump operators never notice — the mast starts to hunt slightly, tilt becomes inconsistent at high lift, and heat buildup accelerates. A correctly refurbished Rexroth pump restores the precision these forklifts were designed to deliver.
Not all forklifts use the same pump type. Rexroth is typically found in Class 2 and premium Class 1 machines where precision matters more than simplicity:
Linde E-series, Still RX20/RX60 electrics. Variable displacement maximises battery efficiency — critical for electric forklifts where every watt matters.
Linde H35-H80 LPG/diesel series. The A10VG28 and A10VG45 are standard equipment on these machines — designed for precision warehousing, not rough-terrain work.
BT Reflex, Still MX-X, Crown RR series. Narrow aisle reach trucks have no room for mast hunting at height — variable displacement Rexroth pump is standard here.
Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Komatsu standard models. These use simpler gear pumps — adequate for their duty cycle and far less expensive to replace or refurbish.
| Forklift Brand / Model | Rexroth Pump | Pressure | Displacement | Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde H35 / H45 LPG | A10VG28 DA | 300 bar | 28 cc/rev | 3.5-4.5T |
| Linde H50 / H60 Diesel | A10VG45 DA | 300 bar | 45 cc/rev | 5.0-6.0T |
| Linde H80 / H100 Diesel | A10VG63 DA | 300 bar | 63 cc/rev | 8.0-10T |
| Still R70-35 / R70-45 | A10VG28 / A10VG45 | 300 bar | 28-45 cc/rev | 3.5-4.5T |
| BT Reflex RRE 250 | A10VO18 | 280 bar | 18 cc/rev | 2.5T reach truck |
| Crown RR5225-35 | A10VO18 / A10VO28 | 280 bar | 18-28 cc/rev | 2.5-3.5T reach |
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Unlike gear pumps where flow is fixed, the A10VG's displacement modulation is tested across the full range — from minimum (parking, slow travel) to maximum (rapid lift) — to confirm response matches the forklift's hydraulic control system.
Linde H-series and Still R-series forklifts are maintained under strict specifications. We use genuine Rexroth seal kits to match the original equipment standard — ensuring the refurbished pump meets the quality level Linde and Still engineers expect.
Premium European forklift maintenance documentation is often required by leasing companies and fleet managers. Our written test report — with Rexroth pump model, displacement response, and actual pressure readings — satisfies these documentation requirements.
All Rexroth forklift pumps carry a minimum 3-month warranty. For warehouse fleet managers requiring longer coverage, extended warranty options are available at the quote stage.
Act on these early — delayed replacement risks secondary damage to cylinders, motors, and valves.