HYDRAULIC BOW AND STERN THRUSTERS
Type BOW..HMD
These are the thrusters for the most demanding of work situations and are available in power outputs of 55 Kilograms
Force (Kgf), 95 Kgf, 160 Kgf, 230 Kgf, 310 Kgf, 410 Kgf and 550 Kgf. They operate in hydraulics systems delivering flow rates
ranging from 13 litres / 3.4 U.S gallons per minute to 91 litres / 24 U.S. gallons per minute, at pressures ranging from 165 bar/
2393 p.s.i to 280 bar / 4061 p.s.i., all depending on thruster model selected.
VETUS hydraulic thrusters are able to run continuously, although not as primary propulsion units. They delivery high power
and great reliability, with no electrical connections at the thruster or pump(s) and they need little routine maintenance.
These thrusters are available with several control heads, in three control regimens, including proportional control.
The skill and knowledge set required to plan, integrate and implement a hydraulic installation work is extensive, and
includes all of the skills required to install electric thrusters and a lot more. Such work should not be undertaken by persons,
however generally experienced in boat work, who have not received formal training in power hydraulics theory and
practice. Access to local hydraulic hose and fitting suppliers is also essential for a well-organized and successful installation.
If an existing hydraulic system can deliver the pressure and flow required by the thruster(s) appropriate for your vessel, it is
often possible to add VETUS thrusters to the system, but VETUS also offers complete hydraulic systems as described in this
catalogue section.
Whether you buy a complete hydraulic system from VETUS, or just the thrusters, a VETUS customer support team member
will review the entire system with you to ensure that your thrusters work well after installation.
See next page for specifications.
The connections and flow of oil for a thruster
Manifold and Valves
PRIME MOVER
ENGINE
Hydraulic pump
on PTO
Port Tank
Starboard
Case
Drain
High pressure
supply and
return -
interchangeable
depending on
direction of
thrust
Thruster
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HYDRAULIC BOW AND STERN THRUSTERS
Type BOW...HMD
Specifications BOW55HMD BOW95HMD BOW160HMD BOW230HMD BOW310HMD
Thrust N (kgf) (power output) 550 (55) 950 (95) 1600 (160) 2300 (230) 3100 (310)
Hydraulic motor power kW 3,5 6,0 12,3 16,4 26,8
Hydraulic motor speed rpm 3000 4100 3730 2540 2760
Hydraulic motor capacity cm3/rev 4,2 4,2 8,4 16,8 27
Flow rate l/min 13 18 28 40 70
Operating pressure bar 165 230 260 245 230
Internal tunnel diameter mm 150 185 250 300 300
A mm Ø 160 200 240 258 258
B mm 258 276 345 431 455
C mm Ø 150 185 250 300 300
Type Specifications Tunnel diam. (mm)
BOW55HMD Hydraulic bow thruster 55 kgf incl. hydraulic motor 3,5 kW 150
BOW95HMD Hydraulic bow thruster 95 kgf incl. hydraulic motor 6,0 kW 185
BOW160HMD Hydraulic bow thruster 160 kgf incl. hydraulic motor 12,3 kW 250
BOW230HMD Hydraulic bow thruster 230 kgf incl. hydraulic motor 16,4 kW 300
BOW310HMD Hydraulic bow thruster 310 kgf incl. hydraulic motor 26,8 kW 300
BP1053 Bronze propeller for BOW22024D / BOW230HM
BP1182 Bronze propeller for BOW310HM
Type BOW...HM
The hydraulic motor for types BOW410HM and BOW550HM is located
within the tailpiece.
Specifications BOW410HM BOW550HM
Thrust N (kgf) (power output) 4100 (410) 5500 (550)
Hydraulic motor power kW 22 33
Hydraulic motor speed rpm 1920 1920
Hydraulic motor capacity cm3/rev 45 45
Flow rate l/min 92 92
Operating pressure bar 180 280
Internal tunnel diameter mm 400 400
Tunnel
Type Specifications
diam. (mm)
BOW410HM Hydraulic bow thruster 410 kgf, incl. hydro motor 22 kW 400
BOW550HM Hydraulic bow thruster 550 kgf, incl. hydro motor 33 kW 400
BP1259 Bronze propeller for BOW410HM
BP1260 Bronze propeller for BOW550HM
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