Greasing tractors +/-

AntiqueIron · 2025-12-10T20:31:03-0500

Valvoline synthetic moly grease for everything except high temp bearings. Those get dedicated hi-temp grease.

edgarrian · 2025-12-11T05:38:16-0500

Id say location of zerks and how often you grease is the most important aspect of greasing

Lineman North Florida · 2025-12-11T06:48:39-0500

big bubba said:
for the tractor, i don't obsess about the grease type, just frequency of lube.
i've found over the years that grease hardens & can be a bear to break loose.
so time interval is just as important as hrs on the machine between lubes

as a footnote, i've found Lucas marine grease resists hardening over time & moisture conditions

Agreed 100% I'm still using grease from out of my dads barn that is probably 15 years old, he's been gone for 10 years but he believed in greasing, he would always tell me a nickle's worth of grease will save you a lot of dollars over time. The only downside is it is a given that I am going to get grease on a brand new western shirt if I go near the tractors or skidsteer, lol.

JeepHead · 2025-12-11T07:15:00-0500

Just be aware that not all grease can be mixed, and some that are mixed together will have ill effects.

Lineman North Florida · 2025-12-11T09:23:02-0500

JeepHead said:
Just be aware that not all grease can be mixed, and some that are mixed together will have ill effects.

I've pumped every different type and variety of grease in zerk fittings on tractors, loaders , skidsteer's and equipment and I have never experienced I'll effects. Not being a smart alleck but what are the ill effects, I'm all about learning. Charlie.