So what did we gain by going to a split hydro unit other than a lot more noiseIJ Are they more reliable than the old onesIJ Easier to fixIJ Cheaper for AGCO to buyIJ Just wondering - 'cause if there are no advantages, I'd say it's a step backward. I've not been around a newer machine. but if the noise is noticable in the cab, that ain't good. I have always been impressed with the quiet hydros on our Gleaners compared to the howling Axial Flow that cuts our neighbor's crops. AGCO must be buying the same or very similar hydro units as Basket CaseIH. Tom langan