Back in the 60's I carried a rigging like you describe made out of a Hudson sprayer on my cabover International. It had a hydraulic clutch which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I used it for brakes too. I would probably still be using it or one like it if I hadn't bought a Branick at an auction and no one else knew what it was. The vacuum type bleeders are worthless in my opinion.
Ok but what about 1/2 ton - 1 ton?