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An excavator hydraulic pump is rated for an output of 200 L/min at 2000 RPM. If the engine speed is reduced by 25% due to an operator selecting economy mode, and assuming the pump is a fixed-displacement type, what would be the approximate new flow rate?

For a fixed-displacement pump, the flow rate is directly proportional to the input speed. A 25% reduction in RPM means a 25% reduction in flow: 200 L/min * (1 -

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Question: An excavator hydraulic pump is rated for an output of 200 L/min at 2000 RPM. If the engine speed is reduced by 25% due to an operator selecting economy mode, and assuming the pump is a fixed-displacement type, what would be the approximate new flow rate?

Answer options: ✅ 150 L/min

  • 160 L/min
  • 175 L/min
  • 200 L/min

Correct answer: 150 L/min

Explanation: For a fixed-displacement pump, the flow rate is directly proportional to the input speed. A 25% reduction in RPM means a 25% reduction in flow: 200 L/min * (1 - 0.25) = 150 L/min.

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