Poclain

Poclain, historically known as Poclain Hydraulics, is a French brand and former manufacturer of hydraulic components and propulsion systems. The company is best known for its hydraulic motors, which have been widely used to power construction and industrial equipment. Founded in France in the mid-20th century, Poclain developed compact, high-torque hydraulic motors that became standard solutions for mobile machines such as excavators, loaders and winches.

Over the years, Poclain expanded its product range beyond motors to include related hydraulic products, such as pumps, hydrostatic transmissions, control valves and integrated drive systems. The motors are typically radial-piston or axial-piston designs and have been produced in a variety of displacements and torque ratings to suit different applications.

Poclain established a global distribution and service network to support maintenance, repair and upgrades of hydraulic systems. Through the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the corporate structure of the Poclain hydraulics business evolved through mergers and acquisitions, with ownership moving into larger industrial groups. Despite changes in ownership, the Poclain name remained associated with hydraulic drive technology and the development of hydraulic motors.

Today, products associated with the Poclain name are referenced by equipment manufacturers and service providers in sectors such as construction, agriculture and industry. The brand is commonly linked to the broader family of hydraulic motors and drive components that originated from Poclain’s innovations, and it is used to denote both specific motor designs and broader hydraulic technologies.