Conventional hydraulic systems with a central power supply often have much potential for increasing energy efficiency. The use of more efficient components can already bring a significant improvement, while innovative system architectures offer greater potential. The technical possibilities are many and varied, with the ideal solution always requiring careful consideration of technical and commercial factors. The presentation will offer a case study based on the electrification of the working hydraulics of a telescopic handler.

• The working hydraulics of mobile machines are major energy consumers
• The use of more efficient components can already bring significant improvements
• Innovative system architectures offer the greatest potential
• Deciding on an architecture is not least a trade-off between cost and efficiency