Patent ID: 8042332
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
1. An axle driving device comprising: a hydrostatic transmission having a center section, a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor wherein the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor are in fluid communication with one another through a closed circuit within the center section, and wherein the center section is provided with an oil hole for supplying fluid to the closed circuit, and is formed integrally with a magnet holding portion; an axle capable of being driven by driving power of various speeds from the hydrostatic transmission; a housing which houses the hydrostatic transmission and the axle, wherein an inner space of the housing defines an oil reservoir to which an open end of the oil hole of the center section is opened; an oil filter placed in the oil reservoir; and a magnet held by the magnet holding portion of the center section so as to adjoin the oil filter.