Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report dated February 27, 2009, accompanying the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report of Sun Hydraulics Corporation on Form 10-K for the years ended December 27, 2008 and December 29, 2007. We herby consent to the incorporation by references of said report in the Registration Statements of Sun Hydraulics Corporation on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-30801, effective July 3, 1997, File No. 333-83269, effective July 20, 1999, File No. 333-62816, effective June 12, 2001, File No. 333-66008 effective July 27, 2001, File No. 333-119367, effective September 29, 2004, and File No. 333-124174, effective April 19, 2005).

/s/ Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A.

Clearwater, Florida

March 11, 2009