Smarter Electric Powertrains Enabled by Parker NX8M Motor Technology
Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced a high voltage extension to its established NX8M mobile motor range. The new family is designed to meet growing demand for compact and efficient electrification systems across off road and mobile platforms. By offering higher battery voltages and increased power levels, the extended NX8M motors deliver enhanced performance for emerging electric applications.
The high voltage expansion evolves Parker’s existing NX8 motors, which have long been appreciated in the market for their compact size, reliability and flexibility. The new offering allows manufacturers to retain the original advantages of the NX8 design while applying it to vehicles that require more power to support duty cycles in construction, mobility and utility environments.
Higher Voltage Capabilities for Heavy Duty Electrification
The high voltage NX8M models support battery systems operating up to 800 VDC, with continuous power delivery up to 99 kW and rotational speeds reaching 8,000 rpm. These specifications meet the growing demand for electrified equipment that achieves longer duty cycles, simplified drivetrain packaging and improved energy efficiency.
Parker has introduced three new motor sizes into the high voltage family, each featuring a 156 mm square frame compatible with SAE A, SAE B and ISO 3019/2 mounting interfaces. This makes the new NX8M motors suitable for direct pump mounting, giving designers greater flexibility when integrating hydraulic systems into electric powertrains.
The compact footprint and high power density simplify system architecture where space and weight are at a premium. These benefits are particularly valuable in electrified vehicles such as small loaders, refuse trucks, cranes, electric actuators, airport ground vehicles and electric pleasure craft, where designers must balance performance, efficiency and packaging constraints.
Flexible Design for Diverse Vehicle Architectures
Multiple winding configurations allow powertrain designers to optimise rotation speed, torque output and efficiency based on different vehicle architectures and battery voltages. This level of design flexibility offers mobile equipment OEMs more control over performance characteristics, whether they are building high torque drive systems or fast rotating hydraulic pumps.
The NX8M’s robust design includes optional water or oil cooling and resolver based feedback, supporting reliable operation in harsh conditions. These features make the motors an attractive solution for off road duty cycles where thermal management, vibration resistance and environmental protection are essential.
“Customers asked for a high voltage version of our NX8 family so they could extend the motor’s proven benefits to higher power vehicles” said Bruno Jouffrey, Mobile Market Manager, Electric Motion and Pneumatic Division, Parker Hannifin. “The NX8M high voltage range preserves the compactness, ease of mounting and reliability our customers expect, while delivering the power and efficiency required for modern electrified mobile platforms.”
Application Engineering and System Support
Parker’s Electric Motion and Pneumatic Division provides engineering support for system sizing, cooling strategies and inverter pairing. This ensures the NX8M family can be integrated reliably into a wide range of mobile electrification projects while supporting desired performance characteristics.
Parker’s engineering experts also assist with powertrain optimisation, motor control design, hydraulic pump selection and system diagnostics. With electrification accelerating in construction, municipal, industrial and marine applications, such support is becoming increasingly valuable for OEMs transitioning from combustion systems to electric or hybrid platforms.
Enabling Efficient and Safe Electrified Systems
The Electric Motion and Pneumatic Division designs a comprehensive portfolio of electrification and automation technologies, including:
- Mobile motors and inverters
- Cylinders and actuators
- Pneumatic valves and air preparation systems
- Servo drives and servo motors
- AC and DC variable speed drive solutions
These technologies enhance safety, performance and efficiency across industrial, manufacturing, mobility and off road environments. System wide electrification improves precision, responsiveness and low speed control while reducing fuel consumption and overall maintenance requirements.
The division focuses on helping equipment manufacturers lower their energy costs, boost productivity and extend service life for critical assets. Its portfolio is widely used in mining, material handling, industrial processing, agricultural machinery, maritime platforms and municipal fleet applications.
Established Expertise in Motion Systems
Parker Hannifin operates as a Fortune 250 company and has been advancing motion, hydraulics and electrification technologies for more than a century. Its product lines have been central to many industrial breakthroughs, supporting improved safety, environmental performance and equipment longevity.
The NX8M development arrives at a strategic moment for global electrification. Rapid market shifts, stricter emissions regulations and increasing pressure on fleet operators to reduce ownership costs are accelerating investment in electric machinery. High voltage systems deliver better energy efficiency, reduced cable losses and higher power density, making them an important foundation for next generation mobility.
Meeting Global Demand for Electrified Mobility
Off road electrification continues to gain traction across construction, agriculture, logistics and marine sectors. Cleaner and quieter operation, reduced fuel consumption, improved responsiveness and lower lifetime emissions are driving OEM investment into high voltage architectures. The new NX8M family helps OEMs deliver those benefits without requiring significant drivetrain compromises.
Public and private sector fleets are increasingly transitioning towards low emission vehicles, particularly in urban and municipal environments. Electrified road sweepers, waste compactors, compact excavators and logistics vehicles are already demonstrating the operational advantages of electric drive platforms. Adding compact high voltage motor technologies enables stronger payload capability, reduced hydraulic losses and better cooling control.
Growing infrastructure support for electric power systems across airports, ports and municipal operations further strengthens adoption curves. As power density improves and battery costs fall, high voltage electric drivetrains are becoming viable for more demanding load profiles.
A Positive Outlook for Electrified Equipment
The NX8M high voltage expansion reinforces Parker Hannifin’s commitment to innovation in mobile electrification. The motors give OEMs a reliable way to upgrade system performance, simplify hydraulic pump mounting and deliver higher power outputs without sacrificing compactness.
With increasing demand for safe, efficient and environmentally responsible mobility, solutions like the NX8M will continue to play a central role in off road electrification. Parker’s technical support and extensive product ecosystem enable a smoother transition from combustion based vehicles to compact and powerful electric architectures while maintaining durability and performance.
Electric systems are becoming more attractive for heavy duty applications as component efficiency improves and operational constraints reduce. Parker’s NX8M development strengthens the engineering base for next generation vehicles, ensuring a resilient and cost effective path toward lower emission mobility.
Advancing the Future of Mobile Electrification
The momentum around electrified machinery shows no signs of slowing down. Manufacturers are increasingly looking for integrated solutions that improve system productivity, minimise maintenance and extend equipment longevity. Parker’s NX8M high voltage range allows system architects to create compact, powerful and modular drivetrains capable of meeting modern workload requirements.
As industry demand accelerates, Parker Hannifin remains positioned as one of the key providers of electrification engineering, helping design teams implement intelligent systems with greater energy efficiency and reliability.
