Conventional hydraulic systems with a central power supply generally offer significant potential for improving energy efficiency. The use of more efficient components can already yield a slight improvement, while innovative system architectures offer much greater potential. The technical possibilities are diverse, although the ideal solution always requires a careful weighing of technical and economic factors. The presentation introduces various approaches, which are illustrated using a case study involving a telehandler.

• The most significant factor in energy efficiency is the system architecture
• Efficient mobile (electro)hydraulic systems are possible
• The optimal solution depends on the specific application