Case Study: Custom Hydraulic Pump Build for Frost Protection

  • September 1, 2025
  • Posted by: Ashur
  • Category: Hydraulic design
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When it comes to custom hydraulics, no two jobs are the same and that’s exactly how we like it at Jonel Hydraulics. Our latest custom build was designed to meet a very specific need: raising and lowering fan masts for frost protection.

The Build

This unit features a 5.5 Hp Kohler engine, paired with a Hydro-Tek 2.3cc pump and a 25-litre tank. We also fitted a manual lever double-acting valve for precise control. The real custom magic? We designed and manufactured the adaptor plate/bellhousing entirely in-house to make sure everything fit like a glove. Once assembled, the unit was fully tested in our workshop to guarantee it would perform in the field without skipping a beat.

The Result

The end product was a tough, reliable pump system ready to take on the frost season—built to fit the exact application and tested to perform when it matters most.

Why Custom Builds Make Sense

At Jonel Hydraulics, we know that off-the-shelf solutions often miss the mark when it comes to unique applications. That’s why we offer a full custom build service; tailoring your hydraulic solution to not just meet, but anticipate, the demands of your future projects. Whether it’s hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, RAM component manufacture, or servicing, our fully trained and qualified technical team has the expertise and facilities to deliver.

With high pressure, heavy lifting, and ruggedised RAM manufacture as our specialty, big cylinders and big jobs don’t scare us. Our purpose-built facilities can handle every aspect of hydraulic cylinder construction, and we customise every build so it’s fit for purpose from day one.

If you’ve got a project with unique hydraulic requirements, we can design, build, and test it right here in-house—just like this frost protection pump. Because when it comes to hydraulics, we believe the perfect fit should always be custom.

At Jonel, we’re not just building hydraulics; we’re building solutions for your future projects. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help with your custom builds!