A vehicle includes an integrated drive module coupled to an axle thereof.
The module includes a hydraulic motor configured to provide motive power
at an output shaft, and a differential for distributing the motive power
to right and left portions of the axle. The hydraulic motor and the
differential are encased within a common housing. The vehicle may include
a second integrated drive module having, within a housing, a second
hydraulic motor (or multiple hydraulic motors), and a second differential
coupled thereto and configured to distribute motive power to right and
left portions of a second axle. The second module may also include a
transmission within the same housing. The transmission may be a two speed
or other multi-speed transmission. The second module is configured to
operate in neutral while power demand is below a threshold, and to engage
while the power demand exceeds the threshold. The second module may be
configured to remain engaged for full-time four-wheel-drive operation.