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Hydro-Gear is a manufacturer of drivetrain solutions including hydrostatic drives, transaxles, and fully electric drive systems.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Hydro-Gear describes itself as the world's leading manufacturer of drivetrain solutions such as hydrostatic drives, transaxles, and fully electric drive systems, used in applications ranging from heavy-duty industrial machines to residential mowers. The company is headquartered in Sullivan, IL, and operates four manufacturing facilities with offices around the world. It was founded in 1991 as a joint venture to create and manufacture transmission and axle combinations. Its product lines include residential, commercial, and electric drive products, with highlighted products such as the ZT-2200 (EZT) integrated unit and the ZT-5400 Powertrain transaxle.

History

Hydro-Gear was founded in 1991 as a joint venture to create and manufacture transmission and axle combinations. According to the company, Danfoss (Ames, IA) produced a hydraulic transmission for OEMs and Agri-Fab (Sullivan, IL) produced an axle assembly for OEMs, which OEMs would pair together; Hydro-Gear was formed to combine these into transmission and axle combinations. The company states it has been operating for over 30 years, is headquartered in Sullivan, IL, and operates four manufacturing facilities with offices around the world.

Products and positioning

World's leading manufacturer of drivetrain solutions, serving residential, commercial, and electric applications.

  • ZT-2200 (EZT)

    Described by Hydro-Gear as its most popular integrated unit.

  • ZT-5400 Powertrain

    Described by Hydro-Gear as its largest transaxle, handling the biggest and toughest jobs.

  • D3e Deck Motor

    Entry commercial grade deck motor based on a brushless DC motor, designed in USA and made in Indianapolis, with peak 7.6 kW and continuous 1.4 kW.

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