Super UDT2 in a Kioti

[MinnesotaEric]

JD20C trans/hydro fluid is the same spec as Mobilfluid 424 and available at every Fleet store and NAPA in the nation.

 

[goeduck]

I noticed after replacing my fluid with SUDT2 that the loader responds MUCH faster after startup when cold, HST is quieter as well. Overall just seems to run better.

 

[marchanna]

The SUDT2 has very good specs and in fact has the best viscosity index of any UTF I have seen. I use Klondike full syn in my Kioti because the price is reasonable and it has better low pour point specs than the SUDT2. The SUDT2 is a low viscosity UTF, lower than most I’ve seen, which would make the hydraulics flow faster, however, I think the Klondike would out-perform it in really cold weather; ie -35C.

 

[unimog_jason]

marchanna,

Where did you buy the Klondike oil? I see there is a distribution warehouse in Moncton but they don't list any resellers on their website?

My DK40 should have a hydro oil change before winter arrives.

Jason

 

[iflywhatevr]

Did my 50 hour on my CK3510SE today. Bought two 5 gallon buckets of the SUDT2 for $103 each. Took it for a spin afterwards so far so good. As far as quieter hard to say since it was 100 degrees out and tractor was still warm from before the oil change.

 

[747driver]

Just changed the fluid in the CK27 at 650 hrs. I went with Shell Spirax S4 TXM......Kioti approved. Got 2/ 5 gal pails at $45 a pail. Tractor runs fine, can't see spending $100 a pail when there is equal fluids far less. I got mine at the local Shell distributor which you will find is much cheaper.

 

[oosik]

Look - there has got to be a point where I say - - STOP!!! When the hydraulic fluid I put in my tractor costs more than the whiskey I drink.....................

 

[k0ua]

Look - there has got to be a point where I say - - STOP!!! When the hydraulic fluid I put in my tractor costs more than the whiskey I drink.....................

Perhaps you should look into a little higher grade of whiskey?

 

[Amvcane]

Super UDT2 and Shell spirax s4 thx are two totally different fluids. UDT2 has a JD20D spec and the Spirax has a JD20C spec. I had a JD20C spec fluid in my CK35 and it was to high a viscosity for the PA winters. I would have to warm up hydro fluid for 25 min before I could drive the tractor. I could lift the loader, but it would be into relief until the fluid was warm. With the Super UDT2, I can now start the tractor and start working.
Any fluid rated for hydraulics and wet brakes should be fine, just choose the temp range you will be operating in.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

As long as one is using their own attachments, keeps their QA, QDs capped and plugged and stores the machine where rain/snow or other water cannot enter the hydraulics, one should be able to maintain system integrity without a lot of effort. If fluid becomes contaminated or milky- a sign of water contamination, then change it out.

I didn't realize water could get into the hydraulics just by the tractor getting rained on. I don't have a covered area to park yet, just a tarp. Would like more information on how this could happen. Thanks!