Here is the exact quote that I referred to:
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"Yeah, I was told of this before by a local Linde sales rep but from what I gathered from this forum, switching to a Linde is no easy task. A steep learning curve for operators. Also told that it might experience leaking problems.

What can I do with my existing fleet?"
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Do you always believe everything that you read or do good managers go the extra step and investigate products first hand? Sure the Linde operates differently than standard torque converter trucks. They do require the operators to do things differently than they have been accustomed to. They are also more fuel efficient, require less maintenance, are easier on the operator, and have a lifecycle at least 50% longer than other trucks. The new NACCO truck is designed to "mimick" a Hydrostatic drive. They have tried to copy the way a Linde operates without having a hydrostatic drive unit. It remains to be seen whether or not this will work. From what I hear, they are having real problems.
If the gentleman that I was reffering to wants to continue with high fuel costs, brake, transmission, torque converter, and differential problems, then he should continue with the "status quo". If not, ask the local Linde dealer to bring a machine out for an extended demo. He could then make an accurate assessment himself.

One man's definition of insanity: "Continuing to do the wrong things over and over."