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Sorry guys, one more thought: The Deuce already uses a hyd system for critical systems with an undersized resivoir, THE BRAKES.
No one says OMG we need complex mechanical linkages to each wheel.
And those lines are closer to harm than a steering clyinder would be. And yes there is a mechanical...
I only have two more useful opinions,
First: I have blown many hyd hoses in my time. They were all damaged from normal use ( bucket end of excavators/back-hoe's/dozers) These hoses drag in the dirt and rocks, catch on roots simply by where they need to be located) It is expected that those do...
This may not be popular: But I operate a fully hydrostatic rig, As compared to our older mechanical rigs. I put my life under loaded hydro systems daily. And i consider them safer than mechanical systems. Hoses just don't blow. They will be torn/frayed/smashed/swelled/ etc. but you will see...