IHI IS40G compact excavator. What type of hydraulic fluid

[racerboy832]

I need to flush the whole system among other things. I am just unclear of what type of fluid it uses. My HST tractor I have been using the travelers UTF. Does anyone know that they recommend. I do not have a book and cannot seem to find one.

 

[dfkrug]

Newer excavators use HST drives, so I would definitely use a name-brand or certified
equivalent tractor-hydraulic fluid. I don't know if your machine has wet-clutch type
brakes. Don't use a plain hydraulic oil.

Anyway, I buy Chevron 1000 THF, Conoco 76 THF, and more recently Service Pro THF.
All have Kubota UDT and Deere J20C (as well as CAT, CASE, etc) listed as equivalents.

If you live near a big city, go to an oil distributor to save money. Walmart and NAPA
DO have certified oils in 5-gallon pails, however. Tractor dealers sometimes have
teaser discounts on oil, too.