As a homeowner mowing 4+ acres, are the newer drive units, such as the ZT3400, as reliable as the separate pump/wheel motors? I have previously owned a 52" Dixie Chopper ZTR that lasted 11 years without any hydraulic problems, finally gave it to my nephew. Purchased a Ferris 48" ZTR in '05 and still currently using it, also without any hydraulic problems after more than 500 hrs. Both had/have separate hyd. pumps and wheel motors on them. In looking around at the new ZTR mowers it seems that most are now using the combo pump/wheel motor units. Both were/are commercial grade mowers. Not ready to replace the Ferris yet, I really like the suspension springs/shocks on it, but enjoy looking at the new models. Just wondering..........
Curt
Curt