Benefits of Hydraulic Pumping Systems

Hydraulics vs Shaft-Drive is a Hot Topic Within Our Industry

Pumping systems are the key to creating efficiency and upholding your performance standards. At Seneca Tank, we understand that choosing between a shaft-drive and hydraulic pump system can be a hassle, so we aim to highlight the differences between each.

With flexibility being a favorable component of a pumping system, hydraulic systems outshine shaft-drive systems in this category. Hydraulic systems provide you with remote mounted pumps, combating limitations on exhaust and emissions setups on chassis. As a more compatible setup, hydraulic drive systems pair with more chassis and transmissions models as they only need access to one PTO port. These systems also provide increased safety for the operator. Hydraulic systems use less moving and exposed components to operate, resulting in reduced safety issues while greatly increasing the lifespan of your system.

One special aspect of a hydraulic system is its capacity to prevent a total system failure, by utilizing a hydraulic relief valve. These vital mechanisms can save you tens of thousands compared to a shaft driven system with the protection of major components such as PTO and transmission.

Interested in learning more about the differences between each hydraulic system? Watch the video below or reach out to 515-262-5900 to learn more.