Fluid Power Forum Examines the Impact of Hydraulic Assist for Vocational Trucks

Episode 28 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Scott Betzen of Poclain Hydraulics and Daniel Skelton of Terra Drive Systems (TDS). The duo provides insight into their work with hydraulic all-wheel-drive for on-highway vehicles and the impact it continues to make on the market.

Here’s a sample of what they had to say:

 

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This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New episodes will be released every other Monday. View the schedule for upcoming episodes below.

  • August 31 | “Automated Grading with Hydraulic Excavators” | Simon Yardley and Ben Holter of Husco
  • September 14 | “Increasing Student Participation in Fluid Power via the Fast Track Program” | Bill Haley of FORCE America, Inc.
  • September 28 | “Pump and Motor Advancements Solve Inefficiency Issues and Keep Hydraulics Competitive” | Jeff Watts and Kyle Capello of Bucher Hydraulics

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