What is a Hydraulic Power Unit? Hydraulic Power Units are the main driving components of hydraulic systems. Consisting mainly of a motor, a reservoir and a hydraulic pump, these units can generate a tremendous amount of power to drive most any kind of hydraulic ram. Hydraulic Power Units are based on Pascal's law of physics, drawing their power from ratios of area and pressure. Hydraulic Power Units are used in a wide range of applications, including: Machine Tools Automation Meat Processing Machinery Mobile Equipment Aerospace Test Equipment Rolling Mill Machinery Material Handling Agricultural Equipment Paper Mill Machinery Government/Military Oil Field Oil Spill Clean Up Equipment Industrial Process Marine Equipment Construction Equipment Theatrical & Production Equipment Hydraulic Power Units can generally be used in any application that requires heavy and systematic lifting or other requirements for the repeated use of powerful and directional fo...