India's tipper fleet is diverse — from a 6-tyre Tata LPT 1412 carrying 8 cubic metres of sand on a rural site to a 10-tyre Bharat Benz 3143 hauling 18 cubic metres on a highway project. These different machines have different hydraulic requirements, and not all of them need an expensive axial piston pump to lift their bodies reliably.
For tippers up to approximately 14-16 cubic metres, an Eaton gear pump — the 4623, 5421, or 72400 series — delivers adequate flow at working pressure with fewer components, lower refurbishment cost, and faster turnaround when it fails. PumpGrid supplies refurbished Eaton tipper pumps with flow testing to confirm lifting capacity before dispatch.
Gear Pump or Piston Pump? Choosing Right for Your Tipper
Using the wrong pump type costs you either money (overspec) or performance (underspec). Use this guide:
Eaton Gear Pump — Right Choice When:
- Tipper body is up to 14-16 cubic metres
- Truck is 6-tyre or light 10-tyre (up to 25 tonne GVW)
- Tipping frequency is moderate (10-20 cycles/day)
- Budget is the primary constraint
- Existing pump on truck is an Eaton gear pump
- Truck is older (10+ years) — OEM no longer relevant
Piston Pump (Sauer Danfoss PV) — Right Choice When:
- Tipper body is 16 cubic metres or larger
- High-cycle tipping (50+ lifts/day at a quarry or mine)
- Truck is heavy 10-tyre or multi-axle (30+ tonne GVW)
- Existing pump is a Sauer Danfoss PV series
- Tipping load is consistently at maximum
- Pump efficiency and heat management matter
Available Eaton Tipper / Dumper Truck Pump Models
| Eaton Pump | Type | Pressure | Flow | Common Tipper Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton 4623 | Gear Pump | 200 bar | 23 LPM @ 1500 RPM | 6-tyre tippers, 8-12 cubic metre body |
| Eaton 5421 | Gear Pump | 200 bar | 21 LPM @ 1500 RPM | Compact tippers, skip loaders |
| Eaton 72400-029 | Piston Pump | 250 bar | 29 LPM variable | Medium tippers 12-16 cubic metre |
| Eaton 3320 | Gear Pump | 180 bar | 20 LPM @ 1500 RPM | Light duty tippers, farm trailers |
| Eaton 70423 | Gear Pump | 200 bar | 23 LPM @ 1500 RPM | Replacement for 4623 variant |
Model not listed? WhatsApp us your machine details — we source across the full Eaton range.
Our Eaton Quality Standards
New Gear Set Fitted as Standard
Gear pump wear is concentrated on the gear teeth — when these wear, flow drops. We replace the complete gear set in every Eaton tipper pump refurbishment as standard. This single step restores volumetric efficiency to near-new specification.
Flow Measured at Rated RPM
We test flow output at 1,500 RPM against rated specification. If the pump doesn't reach rated flow, it's reworked before dispatch. Your tipper needs full flow to lift the body under load — a pump producing 80% of rated flow will struggle on a fully-laden body.
Most Affordable Refurbishment in our Range
Eaton gear pump refurbishment is the most cost-effective hydraulic pump repair we offer — because the design is simple. The savings versus new OEM are significant, and versus a Sauer Danfoss piston pump for the same application, you save both on the pump cost and refurbishment cost.
3-Month Warranty
All Eaton tipper pumps carry a minimum 3-month warranty. For tipper fleet operators ordering 5 or more units, we offer volume pricing and extended warranty options.
Warning Signs in Your Tipper / Dumper Truck
Act on these early — delayed replacement risks secondary damage to cylinders, motors, and valves.