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How powerful are the motors that move the 107″ Harlan J. Smith Telescope, and what pressure is exerted by the hydraulic bearings?

April 26, 2017Bearings exerted hydraulic motors powerful pressure

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How powerful are the motors that move the 107″ Harlan J. Smith Telescope, and what pressure is exerted by the hydraulic bearings?

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(Dave Doss/Earl Green): Earl said that for slewing the motor runs at about 1/2 horse power. I think the bearing hydraulic pressure is around 900psi.