Insurance JD 2440 Hydraulic Fluid Alternative

[loganhorse]

Is there a reputable but cheaper fluid over Hy Gard? Been seeing Harvest King John Deere at the local rural king.

 

[beenthere]

Bottom line, what is the dollar difference between your cheapest and what the HyGard will cost?

 

[loganhorse]

Bottom line, what is the dollar difference between your cheapest and what the HyGard will cost?

Havest King - 45.99
Yellow bucket Extreme 334 - 34.99
Hy-Gard - $71

 

[beenthere]

I'd go with the Hy-Gard.. For only $25 difference.
Seeing in one of your pics from 2017 that you have Hy-Gard apparently when you changed out the fluid. How many hours since then that you are changing again?

 

[loganhorse]

I'd go with the Hy-Gard.. For only $25 difference.
Seeing in one of your pics from 2017 that you have Hy-Gard apparently when you changed out the fluid. How many hours since then that you are changing again?

Its self changing.....

No clue on the hours. I use it maybe once a month. Id say less than 100 hours since i changed it in 2017 when i acquired it. And I'd guess I've put 20+ gallons in it since then.

 

[beenthere]

I see, bad leak. Know where the oil is getting out?

 

[loganhorse]

I see, bad leak. Know where the oil is getting out?

Front around the pump I know. Was on the rear also but i have had it out today and haven't noticed it. Has hydraulic issues related to pressure also.

 

[Zebrafive]

Rear leak is probably draft sensing rod for lower links of the 3pt hitch, or breakaway coupler.

 

[loganhorse]

Rear leak is probably draft sensing rod for lower links of the 3pt hitch, or breakaway coupler.

I will check. It was down low I believe.