Product Selection · Application Guide

TMS03 TMK

Road Roller

Vibratory drum drive meets rear-axle traction — how the TMS03 radial piston motor (shaft or wheel type) and the compact TMK series motor pair up for soil compaction and asphalt paving duty.

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In soil compaction, asphalt paving, and large-scale road construction, road rollers (compactors) play a pivotal role. To achieve a flawless, high-density surface finish in harsh operating environments, these heavy machines require powerful driving force, high load capacity, and precise control.

Here is how THOTH Hydraulics’ high-performance hydraulic solutions—the TMS03 Radial Piston Hydraulic Motor (available in shaft and wheel type) and the TMK Series Motor—work together to maximize the operational efficiency and durability of modern road rollers.

Spec Sheet · The Pairing

THOTH TMS03 modular radial piston hydraulic motor

TMS03

Modular Radial Piston Motor · Shaft / Wheel Type

Displacement160 – 400 ml/r
Speed range2 – 250 r/min (TMS series)
Shaft loadAxial + radial load capable
OptionsBrake module, dual displacement, valves
Role in this machineVibratory drum drive — smooth, ripple-free torque at very low speed for uniform compaction.
TMS03 product reference →
TMK04

TMK04

Compact Inner-Curve Radial Piston Motor

Displacement270 – 400 ml/r
Torque974 – 1,460 N·m
Speed range100 – 120 r/min
IntegrationMotor + shaft + parking brake in one unit
Role in this machineRear-axle wheel traction — precise low-speed drive with built-in parking brake for slope holding.
TMK04 product reference →

1. The Core of Powerful Compaction Drive: TMS03 Radial Piston Hydraulic Motor

Because road rollers must move heavy drums and chassis smoothly across uneven surfaces and steep inclines, the torque delivered directly to the driving wheels is of utmost importance.


2. Reliable and Efficient Powerhouse: TMK Series Hydraulic Motor

A road roller’s efficiency relies heavily on a well-balanced hydraulic system that can handle dual-drum drives or auxiliary propulsion systems reliably.


3. Synergistic Effects of Hydraulic System Integration

The combination of THOTH Hydraulics’ TMS03 radial piston motor and TMK series motor takes road roller productivity to the next level.

By simultaneously enabling powerful wheel drive, high load-bearing capacity, and precise speed synchronization, this integrated hydraulic system shortens cycle times, prevents equipment wear, and contributes significantly to improved fuel efficiency.


THOTH Hydraulics delivers optimal engineering solutions by supplying high-performance hydraulic components, ensuring your construction equipment achieves peak performance on every job site.

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