Is My Hydraulic Power Unit Actually a KTI? How to Identify the Brand
Check the remote first — every KTI remote pendant has "KTI" printed on it without exception. Then look for the silver KTI nameplate on the motor or manifold body. If either says KTI, it's KTI. The Universal Manifold® design with H-pattern cartridge cavities is also unique to KTI.
Check 1 — Look at the Remote Pendant
Pick up your wired remote and look at it closely — front, back, and sides. Every KTI remote has "KTI" printed or embossed on it without exception. It may appear as "KTI" molded into the yellow plastic body, "KTI Hydraulics" on a label, or "KTI Hydraulics Inc." on the cable or connector housing.
On a used trailer, the remote could have been replaced. A KTI remote does not guarantee a KTI pump if the trailer has been serviced with mixed parts. Always confirm with the pump nameplate as well.
Check 2 — Find the Nameplate on the Pump
| Location | What You'll See |
|---|---|
| Motor body (cylindrical) | Stamped metal tag reading "KTI Hydraulics Inc." with model number, serial number, voltage, and address (Santa Ana, CA) |
| Manifold block (aluminum) | KTI logo and model designations (DC26, DC36, DC-45597) cast or stamped into the manifold |
| Reservoir | KTI logo sticker on poly reservoirs; stamped tag on steel reservoirs |
| Solenoid valve coils | KTI-specific part numbers: LSV-08-2NCP, LSPC-08-4-00, LSV2-08-4CO |
Check 3 — Recognize the Universal Manifold®
KTI invented and holds the patent on the Universal Manifold® — the machined aluminum block the motor, pump, and valves all attach to. Key visual characteristics: small dense aluminum block roughly brick-sized, four threaded cartridge cavities in an H-pattern on the face, SAE O-ring port fittings, clean machined finish. If your hydraulic valves are self-contained cartridges threaded into a compact aluminum block, it's almost certainly KTI.
Check 4 — Identify KTI-Specific Part Numbers
| Part Number | Component |
|---|---|
| DC26, DC26-S, DC36 | Complete single-acting power unit model designations |
| DC-45597, DC-45598 | Double-acting and single-acting complete unit series |
| LSV-08-2NCP | Gravity-down solenoid valve (single-acting pumps) |
| LSPC-08-4-00 | Load-holding valve (double-acting pumps) |
| 1245-15, 1245-18 | 12V DC motor models used across the KTI line |
| PL-2.10 | Gear pump used in most KTI single and double-acting units |
What If I Still Can't Tell?
Send us a photo. Text or call (517) 225-1991 with photos of the motor nameplate, the manifold block, and the remote — we'll identify it from the photos. This matters most when ordering replacement valves, motors, or wireless controllers, since KTI part numbers are specific and won't fit non-KTI units.
