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Old Pilgrim would know as he has one. I have the geared 3016 and I used 9 gallons +
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Old Pilgrim would know as he has one. I have the geared 3016 and I used 9 gallons +
oldpilgrim
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You'd think I would, wouldn't you? I just checked the manual.....
Geared version: 35 qts
Hst version: 36 qts
Front axle: 4.2 qts Hydro fluid.
I know why I said 11 gals earlier. I bought 11 gals when I got the fluid.
dickfoster
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Mahindra can't make up it's mind on whether to use hydraulic oil or gear oil in the front axles. My operator's manual said to use hydraulic oil but the service manual speced gear lube. Since I've torn down and rebuilt a few diffs myself, I tend to prefer high quality synthetic gear lube so used it in mine.
RNeumann
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My dealer said either is OK and it depends on the climate. In warmer areas use the gear oil. I'm the cooler areas use the hydraulic fluid. Even though my area will see several 90° + days he still recommended the hydraulic fluid for my 1538. It's in the 20-30°s all winter.
oldpilgrim
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My owners manual and my service manual both say hydro fluid. Go figure.
dickfoster
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I use multi grade gear lube so have the range of operating temperatures covered.
There is really nothing different about the front diff in the tractor as the differential in a truck or car, at least in my truck which sees severe off road duty. I've never seen or heard anyone recommend putting hydraulic fluid which is much like auto tranny or power steering fluid in a differential or any other strictly mechanical gear box like a diff, transfer case or mechanical transmission. Those all run with gear lube.
