Engineered Control for Your Machines
MX is a sectional hydraulic control valve platform designed for integrated electro‑hydraulic (EH) control, giving OEMs flexibility in how machine performance, control strategies, and operator feel are engineered. MX enables OEMs flexibility with:
- Zero Compromise PCLS / LUDV capability, offering a flexible, scalable range that balances multi‑function performance, simplicity, and controllability
- Modular, mix‑and‑match sectional design to right‑size flow and performance by function
- OEM‑specific tuning freedom for priority, metering, and smooth operation “machine feel”
- Future‑ready flexibility, supporting multiple circuits and control architectures across one valve family from MX07 to MX25
The result is smoother multi‑function operation, improved efficiency, and a valve platform that adapts as machines and control architectures evolve. MX also enables active hydraulic energy management by allowing OEMs to deliberately prioritize, distribute, and recover flow where it creates the most value.
MX Family at a Glance
MX07
26mm section
70 l/min @ 15 Bar dP
310/350 Bar rating
MX10
32mm section
100 l/min @ 15 Bar dP
310/350 Bar rating
MX10+
38mm section
130 l/min @ 15 Bar dP
310/350 Bar rating
Interchangeable Sections
MX12
40mm section
140 l/min @ 15 Bar dP
310/350 Bar rating
MX18
48mm section
180 l/min @ 15 Bar dP
310/350 Bar rating
MX25
75mm section
300 l/min @ 15 Bar dP
350/380 Bar rating
Interchangeable Sections
What Makes MX PCLS Different
MX supports Husco’s Zero Compromise PCLS approach — engineered to improve multi‑function controllability and smoothness without the complexity typically associated with traditional load‑sensing designs.
MX PCLS architectures leverage differentiated circuit concepts such as series pump connection for predictable priority, along with infinitely variable compensator bypass behavior to enable tailored flow sharing and softer transitions between functions under changing loads and operating conditions.
Control Architectures & Advanced Capability
MX is a modular, production‑proven hydraulic control platform engineered to scale across machine sizes and control strategies while reducing oversizing and system losses.
Its sectional design supports multiple hydraulic architectures within a single valve family—allowing OEMs to tailor performance today and remain adaptable as machine requirements evolve.
MX supports a wide range of control architectures, including: Open Center · PCLS / LUDV · Multi‑Pump · Positive Control · PCPC
For advanced systems, MX enables PCPC (Pump Controlled, Pressure Compensated) architectures, delivering coordinated pump‑valve control for improved efficiency, enhanced multi‑function performance, and optimized system layouts.
FAQs About the MX Platform
What is the MX platform?
The MX platform is Husco’s modular, electrohydraulic main control valve system
designed for mobile and off‑highway machines. It is built on a common sectional architecture that scales across machine sizes, flow ranges, and hydraulic control strategies.
What control architectures can be implemented with MX?
MX supports multiple hydraulic control architectures within the same modular
valve family, allowing OEMs to match system complexity and performance needs without changing valve platforms.
Supported architectures include: Open Center, PCLS / LUDV, Multi‑Pump Systems, Positive Control, and PCPC (Pump Controlled, Pressure Compensated).
What does “Zero Compromise PCLS” mean in the MX platform?
“Zero Compromise PCLS” refers to Husco’s approach of delivering strong
multi‑function controllability and smooth operation without the complexity typically associated with traditional load‑sensing or compensator‑heavy designs.
MX enables PCLS solutions that balance performance, simplicity, and tunability across a wide range of applications.
What makes Husco’s MX PCLS architecture different?
MX technical architectures incorporate differentiated circuit concepts such as Series Pump Connection (often referred to as “Z‑core”) for priority logic and Metered Comp Bypass and Variable Compensator Bypass behaviors.
These features support tailored multi‑function flow sharing, predictable priority control, and smoother transitions between functions under changing load conditions.
What is PCPC in the context of the MX platform?
PCPC (Pump Controlled, Pressure Compensated) is a system architecture in which
electronic pump control is coordinated with pressure‑compensated valve sections.
When implemented with MX, PCPC can improve hydraulic efficiency, enhance multi‑function performance, and enable cleaner, more optimized system layouts for advanced machine control strategies.
Can different MX section sizes be combined in one valve assembly?
Yes. MX’s modular sectional design allows multiple section sizes to be combined within a single valve block. This enables high‑flow work functions to use larger sections while lower‑flow or auxiliary functions remain compact.
How does MX support OEM‑specific tuning and machine feel?
MX enables OEM‑specific tuning of priority, metering, and flow‑sharing
behavior. This allows machine response and overall “machine feel” to be optimized by application rather than fixed by the valve design.
What integration options are commonly associated with MX?
MX is designed to be system‑integration‑friendly and is commonly referenced in configurations that support features such as priority functions, pilot enable logic, ride control, dual pressure circuits, and other application‑specific integrations. Exact implementations vary by machine.
What types of machines commonly use the MX platform?
The MX platform is used across a wide range of mobile equipment, including skid steers, compact and large excavators, telehandlers, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, aerial work platforms, and other off‑highway machines requiring scalable hydraulic control.
Where is the MX platform manufactured and supported?
MX presentations reference a global manufacturing and support footprint,
including production and support capabilities in the United States, United Kingdom, India, and China, enabling worldwide OEM programs.