Hydro-Gear
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
Hydro-Gear, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sullivan, Illinois, is an industrial machinery manufacturer employing 501-1000 people. The company designs and manufactures precision drive solutions for commercial, residential, and electric markets and operates multiple manufacturing sites with global operations. It markets residential-grade hydraulic products under the Hydro-Gear brand, commercial-grade hydraulic products under the Hydro-Gear Commercial brand, and electric products under its Smartec brand. Hydro-Gear's product portfolio includes high-performance hydrostatic drive systems such as transmissions, gear reduction drives, piston pumps, wheel motors, and related accessories, along with electric offerings that include motors, controllers, lithium-ion batteries, sensors, and accompanying mobile apps for installation, status updates, and configuration. The company has received supplier awards and formed industry collaborations, including Honda presenting a 102Ki Supplier Quality Award in 2026, Bad Boy Mowers' 2024 Supplier of the Year award, a 2024 Best Supplier of the Year recognition, and a 2025 partnership with Kawasaki Engines USA to offer the FT730V EFI engine.