Posted 6/13/2012 09:06 (#2427894 - in reply to #2427620) Subject: RE: Hyd drive vs. mech. drive on JD planters?
NE SD
We've had hydraulic drive since 2003. Never had an issue in that time. The hydraulic drive planters usually only have a chain between the motor and driveshaft so 2 chains on most planters. I've never seen a ground drive planter with less than double that. No more transmissions for me.