SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest
Event Reported):  November 7, 2001

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	0-21835	59-2754337
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1500 West University Parkway Sarasota, Florida		34243
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 941-362-1200

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Press Release of Registrant dated November 7, 2001

Item 5.     Other Events.

Press Release

     On November 7, 2001, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing third quarter earnings.

Item 7.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)	Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
	None.
(b)	Pro Forma Financial Information.
	None.
(c)	Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release of the Registrant dated November 7, 2001.

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Richard J. Dobbyn
	Richard J. Dobbyn
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal
	Financial and Accounting Officer)

Dated:  November 7, 2001

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release of the Registrant dated November 7, 2001.

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