Log loader working in the forest

Hydraulics to keep the toughest industries moving

Motus designs and manufactures hydraulic cylinders and fluid power solutions for OEMs and industrial customers.

4 Year Warranty, 60 Years, ISO 9001

160,000

Cylinders, annual capacity

13 million

Metres of hose, annual capacity

60+

Years, since 1963

6

Locations in 4 countries

Capacity figures are based on current manufacturing capability and will vary according to cylinder size, complexity, specification and product mix.

One supply partner

Complete hydraulic supply

Motus brings custom manufacturing, hydraulic hose and fluid power components together through one experienced supply partner. This gives OEM and industrial customers fewer suppliers to manage, greater product compatibility and one team accountable for ongoing supply.

Finished cylinders hanging on the paint line

Cylinders

Hydraulic cylinders built for demanding equipment

Standard and custom hydraulic cylinders for mobile equipment, industrial applications and OEM machinery.

A hydraulic hose being crimped

Hoses & Fittings

Hose and fittings for complete hydraulic systems

Hydraulic hose, fittings, adaptors and connection components for demanding mobile and industrial applications.

Motus hydraulic cartridge valves

Valves & Manifolds

Hydraulic control where it matters

Cartridge valves and manifolds for pressure, flow and directional control across mobile and industrial hydraulic systems.

Hoses & Fittings

Hydraulic hoses and components

Low, medium and high pressure hose, complete assemblies and protective sleeves for demanding operating environments.

Hydraulic Hoses & Components

The Motus factory in Hastings at dusk

Hastings, New Zealand. Since 1963.

Manufacturing in New Zealand and India. Stock and support in New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Canada.

Two Motus people talking at a workbench

OEM supply

Built for OEM supply

01

Reliable product supply

Forecast first, stock held locally, monthly replenishment.

02

Custom cylinder options

Standard and custom hydraulic cylinders for OEM machinery.

03

Fast turnaround

The 100 Hour Promise: any ram from the RamBuilder range built and on its way within 100 hours, or it’s free. New Zealand and Australia.

04

Technical backup

Three generations of know-how.

Build your own cylinder

1

Choose bore, rod and stroke

2

Pick mounts and ports

3

See your price and order

Cylinder rod ends, close up

Built for the real world

Agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, construction, forestry, industrial and transport.

Agriculture

Horticulture

Viticulture

Construction

Forestry

Industrial

Transport

Industries

Where Motus works

Global reach

Motus around the world

6 strategic locations in 4 countries: Hastings, Queensland, Melbourne, Western Australia, Michigan and Ontario. Manufacturing in New Zealand and India.

  • CanadaOntario · Distribution centre1404 Cormorant Road, Ancaster, Hamilton, ON L9G 4V5US & CAN 437 245 6179
  • United StatesMichigan · Distribution centre31465 Stephenson Highway, Madison Heights, MI 48071US & CAN 437 245 6179
  • IndiaLarge scale manufacturing
  • Western AustraliaPerth · Distribution centre60 Tullock Way, Canning Vale WA 6155AU 1800 839 249
  • QueenslandYatala · Distribution centre123 Darlington Drive, Yatala 4207AU 1800 839 249
  • VictoriaMelbourne · Distribution centreAU 1800 839 249
  • New ZealandHastings · Headquarters, manufacturing and distribution25 Poporo Way, Hastings 4175NZ 0800 668 874

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Motus Mates

What our customers say

“Excellent service and consistency, top-quality rams! We use Motus rams on a lot of our products and wouldn’t use anything else.”

Tom Fyfe
Landquip

“They’ve become a partner of ours, and they produce a very good product with an excellent backup.”

Neil O’Fee
Neilo

“The hydraulic cylinders used in our equipment is one of the most demanding parts of the machine. The reliability of Motus cylinders has been very, very good.”

Jeremy Disher
Southstar Canada

“The key for us is reliability and backup service, in which we have found Motus Hydraulics to be excellent.”

Karl Chirnside
Kerfab Australia

FAQs

Questions

Yes. Every cylinder is pressure tested before it leaves the factory.

Yes. Motus makes standard and custom hydraulic cylinders for mobile equipment, industrial applications and OEM machinery. Start with the cylinder builder or talk to Motus.

Stock and support in New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Canada.

Hoses being assembled at the bench