Designed for demanding hydraulic applications, the Danfoss / Eaton Gear Motor Assembly is a Char-Lynn branded Series 26 gear motor built for reliable torque delivery in mobile and industrial equipment. Its compact form factor makes it well suited for installations where space is limited, while the quiet operation characteristic of this design reduces noise in sensitive or operator-proximate environments.
Rated for a minimum working temperature of -20°C, this gear motor maintains consistent performance in cold-start conditions common in outdoor and heavy-duty mobile machinery. The unit measures 5.12 inches in width and is classified within the HS Gear Motors category, making it a straightforward replacement or upgrade option for compatible Series 26 configurations.
Been lookin at this for a cold weather application, we get some pretty rough winters and machines sit outside overnight. What's the lowest temp this thing is rated to handle on startup?
Answer by: Customer Support on Jul 8, 2025, 6:16 AM
Cold starts down to -20 degrees Celsius are within the rated range for this motor. That covers most outdoor winter conditions you'd run into with mobile equipment, so you shouldn't see performance fall off just from sitting outside in freezing temps overnight.
Question by: Freddie C on Nov 4, 2025, 8:06 AM
Will this gear motor hold up in cold weather? I got equipment that runs outdoors year round.
Answer by: Customer Support on Nov 5, 2025, 12:12 PM
Rated for a minimum working temperature of -20°C, this gear motor is designed to maintain consistent performance even in cold-start conditions common in outdoor machinery.