by Richard Cosgrove | Thu 05 Mar 2026
Plant Parts sets a new standard in hydraulic motor testing
Plant Parts Ltd, a leading independent construction machinery parts supplier, has announced the arrival of its bespoke hydraulic motor test facility, The Rig, at its Suffolk headquarters.
This world-first system, which is scheduled to be operational in the next few weeks, is designed for swing drive and final drive hydraulic motors, capable of load testing up to 132 kW, and represents the company’s largest investment in its 30+ year history.
The facility will be available to customers, partners, and dealers, providing unmatched testing, quality assurance, and operational confidence.
The project represents an investment of around £1 million, making it the largest single investment in Plant Parts’ 30-plus-year history. It reflects a response to increasing technical demands within the industry, as well as a broader shift towards greater accountability and data-driven validation in aftermarket repair.
The Rig is the only facility of its kind in Europe and possibly the world. Fully operational by Spring 2026, The Rig expands Plant Parts’ capabilities to simulate real-world operating conditions with high accuracy and advanced data capture.
According to Dave Finch, Business Development Manager, “The Rig allows every repaired motor to be validated against OEM specifications, giving our customers unmatched confidence in reliability and longevity.”
Plant Parts can perform more rigorous testing than many competitors and even some OEMs, exceeding standard batch or function testing. This is particularly relevant for sectors such as mining, demolition, quarrying, construction, waste management, and heavy civil engineering, where performance and reliability are critical.
The project demanded extreme accuracy, broad test coverage, robust data acquisition, and meaningful regenerative return. Despite global supply chain pressures, Plant Parts and its specialist partners delivered a state-of-the-art facility that sets a new standard in hydraulic motor testing.
The Rig represents not only an investment in equipment but also in innovation, customer value, and long-term growth. Customers, partners, and dealers will be able to tour the facility and witness its capabilities firsthand at scheduled open days due to be announced soon.
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