Australia’s agriculture sector is deeply ingrained in the culture of the country, employs hundreds of thousands of people and is one of our major economic drivers with a reputation for producing large volumes of safe, high-quality products.
It’s also a sector that thrives on the reliability and efficiency of its operations, which makes trusted support from industrial equipment and solutions providers such as Motion, critical. Such a varied and wide-ranging sector needs support that’s just as flexible.
As Fellipe Ramos, Category Manager for Fluid Control Systems, explains, Motion’s hydraulic solutions for the agriculture sector can be tailored to meet their customers’ needs, however simple or comprehensive they need to be.
“We offer everything from minor modifications to fully custom-engineered systems – it just comes down to the needs of the customer,” he says. “It could be a simple modification to a customised solution for a sprayer. Or it may be something bigger altogether – Motion’s Engineering and Services Team is capable of designing complete hydraulic systems, which we can help install as well as provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.”
Motion’s commitment to meeting customer demands includes staying ahead of trends and continuing to expand its capabilities through improved or increased product and service offerings. “One area we’re in the process of expanding is filtration,” he says. “Every fluid power system requires filtration, and filters require regular replacement. If you don’t keep up with that basic maintenance, it’s going to mean more contamination in the system, and more breakdowns. By prioritising filtration, we help our customers keep their system running cleanly and efficiently.”
This, Fellipe says, is the perfect example of the value Motion can bring to customers in the agriculture sector and beyond: the Motion team can schedule routine replacement of key consumables, ensuring the right stock is always available.
“It’s just one less thing for our customers to worry about,” he says.
Network upgrade
In June 2024, Motion’s portfolio was significantly boosted by the acquisition of Hydraulics Network, a wholesale supplier of hydraulic components.
Founded in Melbourne in 2005, Hydraulics Network evolved from a humble hydraulic cylinder supplier into a leading provider of quality parts from major hydraulics manufacturers around the world.
Now with purpose-built distribution centres in Melbourne and Brisbane, Hydraulics Network carries more than 4,000 products including hydraulic valves, motors, brakes and valves, gear pumps, gear motors, gear flow dividers and much more.
“Hydraulics Network’s product range, combined with their technical expertise, greatly enhances and expands Motion’s Fluid Power Solutions, complementing our existing comprehensive Hydraulics & Industrial Hose offering,” Fellipe says.
He says this will benefit customers in a few ways – including providing access to a wider range of products, and with quicker turnaround.
“Our Hydraulics Network facilities in Victoria and Queensland maintain extensive stock, with plans to expand into Western Australia and New South Wales in the near future to better service our existing and new customers,” Fellipe explains.
Motion is now better equipped than ever to support customers’ fluid power needs in the agriculture sector – whether it’s supplying a single part or delivering a full project from concept and design through to delivery and installation.
“We have a stronger offering than ever now,” Fellipe says. “We have the stock; we have the expertise, and we deliver great value.
Hydraulic Cylinders: Converts hydraulic energy into linear motion for lifting, tilting, and steering in agricultural machinery, ensuring smooth operation and reliability.
Oil/Air Cooler Integrated Tank: Combines oil storage and cooling to prevent overheating, extending equipment life and ensuring consistent performance in demanding farm conditions.
Hydraulic Motors - Gerotor and Geroler: Compact, high-torque motors ideal for conveyors, augers, and sprayers, providing efficient and durable power in agricultural applications.
Hydraulic Power Units - DC Power Units: Self-contained power source for mobile equipment, enabling efficient hydraulic functions without an engine-driven pump.
Proportional Valve: Provides precise flow control, optimising performance in seeding, fertilising, and harvesting while improving efficiency and reducing fuel costs.