Octopus Autopilot Drives 12V Reversing Hydraulic Gear Pump

The Octopus Autopilot Drives 12V Reversing Hydraulic Gear Pump is a compact hydraulic autopilot pump (also called an autopilot drive unit) for hydraulically steered boats. It comes from the design team behind the Octopus hydraulic drives. The pump is smaller, lighter and quieter than traditional drive units, so it suits sailboats and other vessels where noise and space matter.

Key Features:

• High efficiency: Power consumption stays low, even under demanding conditions that need higher flow rates.
• Quiet operation: Lower noise and vibration make the pump a good choice for sailboat installations.
• Compact footprint: The small size gives you more flexibility when choosing an installation location.
• Cylinder compatibility: It works with both balanced and unbalanced steering cylinders.
• Cost saving: The pump's efficiency lets it work with smaller autopilot course computers than comparable drive units.
• 12V DC system: The reversing gear pump is built for 12-volt systems. Octopus also offers its gear pump models for 24V systems.
• Marine-ready ratings: The pump is IP55 waterproof rated. It has ignition protection to ISO 8846 and SAE J1171, and it meets EMC standard EN60945-9-2002.

The Octopus gear pump line gives boat owners a reliable, efficient way to add or upgrade hydraulic autopilot steering. Choose the variant that matches your cylinder size and flow requirements.