Perhaps the confusion is due to the manufacturer being different today than when the machine was built. The Case 371560A1 motor was originally developed and manufactured by the CharLynn division of Eaton. In recent years Eaton was bought by Danfoss. Certain product lines were pushed out to...
Not necessarily, but the spline engagement could have been on the verge of failing last time the machine was used. The splines see the most torque at start-up and at high system pressure.
I would say that the most likely cause is that you lost your input drive for the main hydrostatic pump. The drive coupler and/or shaft splines could have stripped. Not terribly uncommon. The gear pump for the hydraulic lift is mounted by itself, so it would still function. Let me know if you...