My old bob-cat had the seperate pumps and wheel motors and my current Deere has the integrated units. I do like the fact that I don't have to worry about leaks at hose fittings, which I did have on my bob-cat a time or two. I also find that the integrated units I have on my Deere feel stronger and like they have more torque when compared to my old bob-cat. But that could just be a difference between one mower that was a 2005 and another mower that is a 2010.

I would have no problem going with either type of hydraulic system.

 

My old bob-cat had the seperate pumps and wheel motors and my current Deere has the integrated units. I do like the fact that I don't have to worry about leaks at hose fittings, which I did have on my bob-cat a time or two. I also find that the integrated units I have on my Deere feel stronger and like they have more torque when compared to my old bob-cat. But that could just be a difference between one mower that was a 2005 and another mower that is a 2010.

I would have no problem going with either type of hydraulic system.

Thanks for the reply. It seems more and more companies are going to the hydro-gear units. Is the 3400 ok or should I only be looking at machines with the 5400?
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Thanks for the reply. It seems more and more companies are going to the hydro-gear units. Is the 3400 ok or should I only be looking at machines with the 5400?
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I think that would depend largely on what machine you use, and what the weight of it is, the wheel/tire size combo, and the size of the deck which will all require more power, the larger you go in size. For example- a 26 HP with 22"-24" rear wheels, and a 54" or smaller deck, I doubt you'll have any problem with the 3400's being under powered/sized.