Eaton began manufacturing gear pumps and motors for the growing aerospace industry in the 1960s. Today, these products are delivered to customers worldwide for a broad range of mobile and industrial applications that need higher pressure, quiet operation, long life, and a full range of options and features. Eaton external gear pumps are available in a wide range of standard configurations, including many with integrated valves and controls. Multi-pump combinations and special designs are also available to fit application needs. Their combination of efficiency and economy make Eaton external gear pumps the first choice of many customers in the construction, agriculture, material handling, aerial lift, turf care, utility, forestry, mining, earthmoving, molding, primary metal, automotive manufacturing, entertainment, and machine tool industries. They are also widely used in mobile fan drive systems.