I am A Cat guy, so I cant tell you specifics. Hydraulic pumps do work at higher pressures, BUT, their shaft seals are almost never under pressure, rather they they are often vented to the pump inlet, which is typically below atmospheric pressure, (vacuum). Sometimes hydraulic pumps are "piggy backed" on the transmission pump. If the pump seals go out, transfer is possible there too. Often on an old machine, the hydraulic leaks can match the transfer rate, and be tough to find. Cat sells some red dye that may help track it. Good luck.