Integrated ZTR transaxles

[MultiMow]

I've been comparing ZTR transaxles for a build.

So far, I've found two options... the Hydro-Gear 5400 and Parker HTG.

I like the Hydro-Gear for its hi/lo range final drive, but it's only rated for a 2,000lb GVWR.

The Parker is rated for 2,500lb GVWR, but it lacks the two-range final drive. The lack of geared finals is great from a dependability standpoint (less opportunity for fluid contamination)... but this build desperately requires finite control at low speeds.

Does anyone know of any comparable units from other manufacturers?

 

[MinnesotaEric]

My mower weighs a little over 1200 pounds. It has 5400s. Hydrogen claims their largest drives, the 5400, can handle machines that weight 2200 pounds. Leading Manufacturer of Precision Drive Solutions - Hydro-Gear - ZT-5400 Powertrain®

 

[BoylermanCT]

What are you building with the drives? Assuming it is not a mower as most of us buy those already built!

 

[MossRoad]

Is that 2200# vehicle per PAIR of those?

If so, that's about 1100# per one.

Which is even less when you consider at least some of the weight would be on the front, non-driven wheels.

Just something to think about.

Give them a call and ask.

 

[MultiMow]

I've already talked to them at the GIE+Expo in Louisville.

Yes, that's 2,200lb total.

It basically amounts to wether I want to build it lighter with more control, less capacity, and increased transit (no load) speed with the Hydro-Gear...

...or run the Parkers for greater dependability and higher capacity, and choose a single speed compromise between low speed control and transit speed.

 

[MultiMow]

What are you building with the drives? Assuming it is not a mower as most of us buy those already built!

An implement carrier.

 

[MossRoad]

I've already talked to them at the GIE+Expo in Louisville.

Yes, that's 2,200lb total.

It basically amounts to wether I want to build it lighter with more control, less capacity, and increased transit (no load) speed with the Hydro-Gear...

...or run the Parkers for greater dependability and higher capacity, and choose a single speed compromise between low speed control and transit speed.

As we talked previously.... beware the lack of low speed/high torque if you need any pulling power. In other words... choose your compromise wisely.

 

[MultiMow]

Indeed.

That was another reason why I was leaning toward the Hydro-Gear 5400.

 

[BoylermanCT]

An implement carrier.

Do you have a picture or plans we can look at? Very curious about it. Thanks!

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Indeed.

That was another reason why I was leaning toward the Hydro-Gear 5400.

The biggest Parker HTG will also require remote oil reservoirs just like the 5400s. There seems to be no way to make a direct comparison via specs as Parker doesn't even publish the same specs as Hydro-Gear. I've never tried the Parkers but the 5400s have a very nice, light touch to their controls. On my Ferris, like most OEMs, they do not mess around with the two speed and so I cannot speak to the lower torque 18mph travel setting.