Eaton Hydraulics Vickers DG4V-3 (design 60)
Vickers DG4V-3 (design 60) solenoid-operated hydraulic directional control valves, ISO 4401 size 03, for pressures up to 350 bar and flow rates up to 80 l/min.
The DG4V-3 is the solenoid-operated hydraulic directional control valve of the Vickers range, also known to customers as the Eaton-Vickers DG4V; the current documentation of the range is the catalogue published by Danfoss. The catalogue presents it in two performance versions: DG4V-3 (high performance, up to 80 l/min) and DG4V-3S (standard performance, up to 40 l/min), both at 350 bar. The mounting face complies with ISO 4401 size 03, and the coils can be changed quickly, without leakage from the hydraulic system.
The model code has 16 positions. The most commonly used are the series (DG4V-3 for high performance, DG4V-3S for standard), the spool type and the spring (for example 2C, centring spring), the coil type and the connector (for example U for ISO 4400/DIN 43650 connector), the coil voltage and the maximum pressure at port T (for example H7: 24 V d.c. and 207 bar), and finally design 60. For a quotation, please send us the complete code from the label and a photo of the valve; we confirm the code and availability in the quotation.
Models and codes
| Code | Note |
|---|---|
| DG4V-3-2C-M-U-H7-60 | example of a structure built from the code legend (not a confirmed order code): 2C spool with centring spring, ISO 4400/DIN 43650 connector (U), 24 V d.c. coil (H) with port T at 207 bar (7), design 60. |
| DG4V-3-2C-M-U-D6-60 | example of a structure from the code legend (not a confirmed order code): 220 V a.c. coil at 50 Hz / 240 V at 60 Hz (D), port T at 207 bar for high performance a.c. models (6). |
| DG4V-3S-2C-M-U-H5-60 | example of a structure from the code legend (not a confirmed order code): standard performance variant (S), 24 V d.c. coil, port T at 100 bar (5). |
| DG4V-3-2C-M-FWL-H7-60-EN21 | code given by the Danfoss PowerSource product page, marked there as withdrawn: coil with free leads and housing with 1/2 inch NPT thread, indicator lights, 24 V d.c., CSA approved. |
Key specifications
| Maximum pressure at ports P, A and B | 350 (5075 psi) bar |
|---|---|
| Maximum pressure at port T | 210 (DG4V-3); 100 (DG4V-3S) bar |
| Maximum flow rate at 350 bar | 80 (DG4V-3); 40 (DG4V-3S) l/min |
| Mounting face | ISO 4401, size 03 |
| Minimum pressure drop | 2.5 bar at 30 l/min |
| Coil voltages (position 13 of the model code) | 12 V c.c. (G), 24 V c.c. (H), 28 V c.c. (DS), 110 V c.a. 50 Hz / 120 V 60 Hz (B), 220 V c.a. 50 Hz / 240 V 60 Hz (D) |
| D.c. coil power (full-power coils) | 30 (12 V and 24 V); 18 for low-power coils GL and HL, available only on certain versions W |
| Response time DG4V-3, 2C spool at 40 l/min and 175 bar | AC: 15 ms on pull-in, 23 ms on drop-out; DC: 45 ms on pull-in, 28 ms on drop-out |
| Seals | Viton standard; nitrile (Buna) as option F6 |
| ISO 4400 coil protection with the connector correctly fitted | IP65 (IEC 144) |
| Tested service life | over 20 million cycles |
The Danfoss catalogue "Industrial Valves – Directional Control Valves" (BC475984423737, 2024) presents the DG4V-3 design 60; on the Danfoss PowerSource product page one specific variant (DG4V-3-2C-M-FWL-H7-60-EN21) appears as withdrawn, so the status of an exact code is confirmed in the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DG4V-3 and DG4V-3S?
The catalogue presents DG4V-3 as the high performance version, up to 80 l/min, with port T at 210 bar, and DG4V-3S as the standard version, up to 40 l/min, with port T at 100 bar. Both have a pressure of 350 bar at ports P, A and B and the same ISO 4401 size 03 mounting face.
How do I read the model code?
It is read from left to right: the series, the performance (nothing or S), the spool type, the spring arrangement (A, B, C or N), the manual override options, the coil type and connector, the coil voltage, the pressure at port T and design 60. Example: DG4V-3-2C-M-U-H7-60. If a code has letters other than those in the legend, you can send us a photo of the label; we confirm the variant in the manufacturer's documentation.
What data do I send for a quotation?
The complete code from the label, the coil voltage and current type, the connector used at present, and the pressure and flow rate in the system. When ordering, the lead time is usually 1–4 weeks; we confirm availability and the exact lead time in the quotation.
The page presents data from the DG4V-3 design 60 section of the catalogue; design 70, the DG4V-3M variants and exact dimensions per coil type are read in the catalogue. The spool and coil are chosen based on the pressure, flow rate and voltage in the system.
Updated: 2026-11-12