WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID??

Muleskinner · 07-10-2005, 07:08 PM

It's not a matter of cost, just convienence. I have been using Super UDT in my B7800 changing it every 200 hours after the first 50 hour service. Since I now have a L4330 also, I will be changing oil more often.

I still will use Kubota filters as my dealer ships them to me via UPS, but I wonder if I should chance using a general purpose hydraulic fluid from the auto parts store. I live and work in the hot So CAL high desert. My tractors are used a lot in the summer heat. Winter temps are not a concern.

_RaT_ · 07-10-2005, 07:11 PM

Why will you be changing it more frequently? The manual is 50, 200, 400 hours on the hydraulic fluid. I would not have any issues using a hydraulic fluid that meets UDT specifications. In fact, thats what I am using. Chevron's All Weather hydraulic fluid. The stuff at NAPA stores meets it as well the last time I checked.

Gatorboy · 07-10-2005, 07:14 PM

No valid reason to use Kubota's oil -- in fact you can get by using NAPA oil filters as well.

Muleskinner · 07-10-2005, 07:40 PM

The reason I will be changing more often is I now have TWO tractors to service. That's more oil to buy. The Kubota dealer is 1 1/2 hours away from me. I thought about using Amsoil but buying from an Amsoil dealer with shipping costs gets expensive.

The Auto Zone in town sells five gallon buckets of universal hydraulic fluid and I have been tempted to try it. I like synthtic oils like Super UTD as I run in a hot climate and need all the protection I can get.

gsxr1100 · 07-10-2005, 07:45 PM

I agree 100% [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Muleskinner · 07-16-2005, 09:16 PM

Also, I was unable to edit the heading on this post. It was supposed to say, "Would you use NON Kubota fluid, not "no Kubota fluid." [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

CostaRica · 07-16-2005, 10:56 PM

where I live, I cannot get the Kubota UDT, and my Kubota manual lists like 10 other brands of oil they approve for use, the one I use is Shell DONAX, and it works the same as the original UDT the tractor came with, also for the engine oil I use Shell RIMULA, and the front axle Shell 80-90. That way, I use the same oil for my gas SUVs, my diesel truck and the tractors, so I buy big containers of oil and the Shell distributor brings them to my farm..........no complications.....

TractorLegend · 07-16-2005, 11:36 PM

Theres something to be said for convenience, espec. when it comes to carting multiple fives of oil about... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Garrabo · 07-17-2005, 04:45 PM

I use amsoil, They just ship it to me.

RichNJKubota · 07-20-2005, 08:33 PM

Super UDT synthetic?
My local Kubota dealer and Kubota corp claim it's not synthetic (as of about 4 yrs ago when I checked).
I use synthetic tractor hydraulic fluid in my HST. The label claims it's comaptible w/Kubota.

Rich
NJ

07-10-2005, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Muleskinner Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pioneertown, So CA Posts: 385	WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? It's not a matter of cost, just convienence. I have been using Super UDT in my B7800 changing it every 200 hours after the first 50 hour service. Since I now have a L4330 also, I will be changing oil more often. I still will use Kubota filters as my dealer ships them to me via UPS, but I wonder if I should chance using a general purpose hydraulic fluid from the auto parts store. I live and work in the hot So CAL high desert. My tractors are used a lot in the summer heat. Winter temps are not a concern.

07-10-2005, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
_RaT_ Super Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Granite Bay, California Posts: 5,245	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? Why will you be changing it more frequently? The manual is 50, 200, 400 hours on the hydraulic fluid. I would not have any issues using a hydraulic fluid that meets UDT specifications. In fact, thats what I am using. Chevron's All Weather hydraulic fluid. The stuff at NAPA stores meets it as well the last time I checked.

07-10-2005, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gatorboy Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 3,100	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? No valid reason to use Kubota's oil -- in fact you can get by using NAPA oil filters as well.

07-10-2005, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Muleskinner Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pioneertown, So CA Posts: 385	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? The reason I will be changing more often is I now have TWO tractors to service. That's more oil to buy. The Kubota dealer is 1 1/2 hours away from me. I thought about using Amsoil but buying from an Amsoil dealer with shipping costs gets expensive. The Auto Zone in town sells five gallon buckets of universal hydraulic fluid and I have been tempted to try it. I like synthtic oils like Super UTD as I run in a hot climate and need all the protection I can get.

07-10-2005, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
gsxr1100 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,382	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? I agree 100% [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

07-16-2005, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Muleskinner Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pioneertown, So CA Posts: 385	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? Also, I was unable to edit the heading on this post. It was supposed to say, "Would you use NON Kubota fluid, not "no Kubota fluid." [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

07-16-2005, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
CostaRica Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 25	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? where I live, I cannot get the Kubota UDT, and my Kubota manual lists like 10 other brands of oil they approve for use, the one I use is Shell DONAX, and it works the same as the original UDT the tractor came with, also for the engine oil I use Shell RIMULA, and the front axle Shell 80-90. That way, I use the same oil for my gas SUVs, my diesel truck and the tractors, so I buy big containers of oil and the Shell distributor brings them to my farm..........no complications.....

07-16-2005, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
TractorLegend Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Normandy Park, WA and Randle, WA recreation property Posts: 834	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? Theres something to be said for convenience, espec. when it comes to carting multiple fives of oil about... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

07-17-2005, 04:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Garrabo Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: GA Posts: 508	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? I use amsoil, They just ship it to me.

07-20-2005, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
RichNJKubota Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ Posts: 395	Re: WOULD YOU USE NO KUBOTA HYDRAULIC FLUID?? Super UDT synthetic? My local Kubota dealer and Kubota corp claim it's not synthetic (as of about 4 yrs ago when I checked). I use synthetic tractor hydraulic fluid in my HST. The label claims it's comaptible w/Kubota. Rich NJ

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode