Hershberger shared some of these technologies with PTE during a post-show recap including the MPR radial piston motor, the MCR-F motor for wheel drives, RS valves, eLION motors, HMI for mobile machines, compact hydraulic solutions and more.

“A smaller, more compact design is the main feature of our MPR radial piston motor. Whether you’re talking about conveyor systems, ground drive systems, etc., this motor fits very well into areas where customers are downsizing and optimizing their construction equipment,” Hershberger said.

The Bosch Rexroth MCR-F is a compact, robust radial piston hydraulic motor specifically designed for direct wheel drive applications in mobile machinery. Operating in a radial piston design principle, it delivers high starting torque, mechanical efficiency, and smooth low-speed performance in open or closed circuits.

Additionally, Bosch Rexroth valve technology continues to expand with larger sizes and more scalable product portfolios. Rexroth Flow Sharing (RS) valves are optimized for electro-hydraulic actuation and ready for operator assistance functions targeting applications in areas such as construction, material handling and forestry.

The eLION product line continues to gain traction with technologies to manage thermal output and deliver optimal conditions for critical battery and electronic components performance. The flexibility of these drives, for example, enables higher power densities and noise optimization for high-speed electric motors. Easy integration, sensor-based monitoring and several strategies for drive solutions round out the key capabilities. Bosch Rexroth’s knowledge of construction equipment is a huge advantage during the design phase of the eLION platform.

“We’re seeing a push towards simplifying component design in this area as well,” Hershberger said. “Now we’re mixing and matching with traditional hydraulic power transfer or now with electronic technology and letting customers select the best drive solutions for their particular applications so they can select the products they need without getting bogged down in the details.” This is the impetus for ‘Simplified Solutions.’

The expanded HMI portfolio hints at making machine operation as efficient and safe as possible. This includes joysticks, foot pedals, power brakes and other products that can be selected. They provide intuitive component control and offer unique capabilities based on each individual machine.

“Trade shows like ConExpo are so important to meet face-to-face with our customers and have conversations about the obstacles they’re currently facing in these markets. There were plenty of discussions on utilizing electrified solutions and specifying smaller and more compact components for future machine designs,” Hershberger said.

Facing 2026 Industrial Challenges

Localization is as important today as it has been, however, tariffs, global economic uncertainties and the need to have service and support as close as possible to your customer base is imperative. Hershberger said these are the areas Bosch Rexroth is looking at today in the mobile machine market.

“Electrification discussions have slowed. It’s happening in some areas faster than others and we’re seeing the price of diesel and fuel in general fluctuate regularly. How many hours of operation will you get with electrified solutions? You know exactly what you’re going to get with a fuel tank on the machine, so navigating which types of machines, industries and use cases can bemefit from electrification continues to be evaluated,” Hershberger said.