Data Sheet

Open Circuit Piston Motors

Reverse Displacement Motor (RDM)

For more than 40 years, Danfoss has been developing

state-of-the-art components and systems for mobile
machinery used in off -highway operations around
the world. We have become a preferred supplier by
offering the best of what really matters: the hardware
inside your vehicle application.

The Reverse Displacement Motor (RDM) is designed

for use in mobile open circuit applications. It offers
reverse functionality without external valves, and
provides system robustness with available anti-
cavitation and shock valves. The RDM uses the
existing and proven technology of the Danfoss L/K
motor. These motors have been optimized with
regard to options, life, package size and installed cost.

The RDM is a two-position reversing motor, with

smooth, shift-on-the-go capability. The integrated
proportional shifting valve uses system pressure. It
allows reversing functionality without external valves
and external pressure supply.

Features

Designed for Durability and Flexibility Wide Range of Options ‒ Metric O-Ring boss
• Especially designed for open circuit • Fail Safe: Without control signal, the ‒ SAE O-Ring boss
applications with a need for reverse motor is biased to maximum forward ‒ Split flange
functionality speed • A speed sensor is available
• Five displacements allow the optimum • Damped shifting from reverse to
selection of a hydraulic motor to fit your forward Applications
application • Shaft options with dust seal protector • Fan Drives with reverse functionality
• Reliability - uses existing and proven • Integrated system protection - anti- • Conveyers
technology of Danfoss L&K motors cavitation and shock valve • Etc.
• High capacity bearings to withstand
Installation and Packaging benefits axial fan forces
• Complimentary to Danfoss Series 45
• Short and compact Comprehensive technical literature online
open circuit pumps with electronic
• High efficiency - nine piston rotating at powersolutions.danfoss.com
proportional control
groups with an 18 degree maximum
• ®
PLUS+1 micro controller with fan drive
angle
software available
• Uses system pressure for shifting – no
• This motor has the capability to be held
external pressure supply needed
at or near neutral for potential added
• Integrated shifting valve enables
system power savings or faster heating
reversing – no external valves needed -
of the engine at start-up
less hoses - less losses - simple and
• Variety of porting options allow for
clean installation
easier system configurations system
• 12 VDC and 24 VDC valves
configurations
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Technical Specifications

Parameter Unit LM25 LM30 LM35 KM38 KM45

Displacement (maximum) cm3 25 30 35 38 45
[in3] [1.50] [1.83] [2.14] [2.32] [2.75]
Weight kg [lb] 17.5 [38.6]
Theoretical torque N·m/bar 0.40 [244] 0.48 [293] 0.56 [347] 0.60 [366] 0.72 [439]
[lbf·in/1000 psi]
Output speed Rated min-1 (rpm) 3400 3500 3600 3600 3500
Max. 3950 4150 4300 4000 3900
System pressure(1) Max. bar [psi] 350 [5075] 350 [5075] 325 [4715] 350 [5075] 350 [5075]
Case pressure Rated bar [psi] 0.5 [7] above outlet pressure, 2 [29] absolute pressure
Max. 2 [29] above outlet pressure, 6 [87] absolute pressure
Voltage VDC 12, 24
Current 12 VDC mA 1500
24 VDC 750
Connector - DEUTSCH connector DT04-2P
(1) Refer to L and K Frame Variable Motors Technical Information 520L0627 for pressure definitions

Fan Drive Circuit

Microcontroller
(PLUS+1TM)

Reservoir Filter

Temperature
Sensors T1
Engine Control
Module (ECM) Diesel Engine

T2

Variable Pump
(Series 45)

Reverse
T3
Displacement
Motor (RDM)

P108732

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Dimensions

(72)
B 101.6 ± 0.8
D (57.4) 95 ± 2.5 (2x)
37.5 ± 0.8 (2x)

(87.4)

(22)
0.3
∅ 15.6 ± 0.15 (2x)

4±
∅
A
78.75 ± 0.2 (2x)
C 54.6 ± 0.8

134.6 ± 0.8 E

108.3 ± 1.5
80 ± 0.8

66 ± 1.5 (2x)

77 ± 1.5
P109030

Description Metric Inch

A/B System port ISO 6941-1, M 27x2 ISO 11926-1, 1-1/16-12
C Case Drain ISO 6941-1, M 18x1.5 ISO 11926-1, 3/4-16
D Solenoid connector DEUTSCH DT04-2P
E Control gauge port ISO 6941-1, M 14x1.5 ISO 11926-1, 9/16-18

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