Hello All,
I just joined this forum. I was looking for some info on Hydro Gear EZT transaxles.
I notice that this topic is not current, but about Hydro Gear transaxles.
I have a Troybuilt ZTM 50 " cut. When I bought this mower the left transaxle was never as strong as the
right one. I called Hydro Gear and was told if it worked it worked and that was it. I should have
insisted a new unit. Now with about 230 hours, the left unit quit pulling. I will try to repair
this unit if possible. A friend has called Hydro Gear about some differences in units and they just
give us get rid of this guy info. Call about the difference in a pair of transaxles and the guy said he
commented that one had a one inch shaft and the other had a 3/4 inch. Both had one inch. one had
the brake on opposite side. The web page states this can be move to the other side. We called and
asked about this and was told it was not advised. This is from Hydro Gear's service dept.
Personally I think the units are not well built and way to costly.
Hcube