Looking for inexpensive AW46 - Hydraulic Oil

[dlbraly]

@Sawyer Rob Nice, I bet you have fun with that.

My Great uncle had a D9. Not the biggest Track vehicle Ive ever driven, but it was a lot of fun.
He was in the hospital not expecting to make it, and his wife asked him what he wished he had done. He said he always wanted a dozer, so he got one when he got out. He used to clear trees on his property. He lived a few more years after that. He was retired Air Force. Great guy, I miss him. Very kind person.

@Gord Baker - Maybe, but I like to learn and do things.

I find enjoyment in working on old cars, trucks, figured I get my own tractor.
I will probably screw up my driveway a few times before I get it to where I like it as well, but I will have fun doing it.

I will share some pictures when I get to that point. Give you guys something good to talk about. LOL

"I can't believe...." Well you're looking at it....

 

[Williy]

Places to get AW46 hydraulic oil

AW46 - Hydraulic Oil - Google Search

willy

 

[Mathis89]

I’ve been using hydraulic oil 46 for my equipment, and it’s been solid. Their Traveller AW46 is about the cheapest you’ll find without sacrificing quality, and it meets a bunch of industry standards.

 

[rScotty]

I’ve been using hydraulic oil 46 for my equipment, and it’s been solid. Their Traveller AW46 is about the cheapest you’ll find without sacrificing quality, and it meets a bunch of industry standards.

What industry standards? The only industry standard I know of for trans/hydraulic oil only tracks viscosity and flash point. I don't believe there are industry standards for all the other things that are measured on motor oils for example.

 

[D&D]

What industry standards? The only industry standard I know of for trans/hydraulic oil only tracks viscosity and flash point. I don't believe there are industry standards for all the other things that are measured on motor oils for example.

ISO - 23.100 - Fluid power systems

www.iso.org

See section 23 and 75 to start, then follow links and tables as appropriate.

 

[DarkBlack]

I use tractor supply travellers AW46 in a rig. No issues. It’s a good deal when they put it on sale

 

[rScotty]

ISO - 23.100 - Fluid power systems

www.iso.org

See section 23 and 75 to start, then follow links and tables as appropriate.

I don't find ISO standards & certifications on common trans/hydraulic oils. In Europe, maybe.

 

[mboulais]

Remember…..the OP wants the cheapest chit. He doesn’t care, because he bought a cheap tired piece of chit…
You and I would like better than cheap….he DON’T CARE!!

Wow that's helpful.

 

[5030]

It was actuallty, cuts to the chase. Cheap is cheap no matter what it pertains to.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I use tractor supply travellers AW46 in a rig. No issues. It’s a good deal when they put it on sale

I won't use it, cheap or not.

I dug DEEP into THEIR specs, and the fine print said, "not for heavy duty hydraulic use". What does THAT mean? When am I using my hydraulics "heavy duty"?

I'll just pay a bit more and use better oil, so I don't have to worry/think about that line!

SR

 

[Fixastuff]

Cheapest I’ve found is old KFC oil. Gotta filter it some though.

I agree it is hard to pin down OEM requirements compared to aftermarket oils. The most annoying part is I’m 99% sure no equipment company actually makes the super duper oem only fluid they sell themselves.

 

[DarkBlack]

I dug DEEP into THEIR specs, and the fine print said, "not for heavy duty hydraulic use".

My use is intermittent, non-commercial, so I’m not worried, but curious, where it says that?

 

[mboulais]

It was actuallty, cuts to the chase. Cheap is cheap no matter what it pertains to.

No. It was mean spirited and bitter. Not everyone has the same amount of disposable income you and I do. Sometimes it is necessary to be frugal. My dealer literally told me as long as the oil says it meets the standard in my manual the manufacturer doesn't care what brand. Hydraulic Oil changes are expensive if you insist on mobil delvac, which doesn't even claim to meet ap gl-4 and isn't aw46 wieght . It is just marketed as premium hydraulic oil. And don't even mention the "303" bs or the j20c marketing. At least TSC has gl-4 and aw46 on the container......

 

[Fixastuff]

Al

No. It was mean spirited and bitter. Not everyone has the same amount of disposable income you and I do. Sometimes it is necessary to be frugal. My dealer literally told me as long as the oil says it meets the standard in my manual the manufacturer doesn't care what brand. Hydraulic Oil changes are expensive if you insist on mobil delvac, which doesn't even claim to meet ap gl-4 and isn't aw46 wieght . It is just marketed as premium hydraulic oil. And don't even mention the "303" bs or the j20c marketing.

Isn’t gl4 a stinky gear oil not hydraulic fluid?

 

[5030]

No. It was mean spirited and bitter. Not everyone has the same amount of disposable income you and I do. Sometimes it is necessary to be frugal. My dealer literally told me as long as the oil says it meets the standard in my manual the manufacturer doesn't care what brand. Hydraulic Oil changes are expensive if you insist on mobil delvac, which doesn't even claim to meet ap gl-4 and isn't aw46 wieght . It is just marketed as premium hydraulic oil.

That's bullsnot and far as disposable income is concerned, I'm on Social Security, how's that.

There is always a difference between cheap lubricants and expensive ones, if, you bother to read the fine print.

 

[mboulais]

Al

Isn’t gl4 a stinky gear oil not hydraulic fluid?

Gl4 is a specification for oils used in transmissions ad all tractor hydraulic oil is. It is generally required for synchromesh and hst compact tractors

 

[mboulais]

That's bullsnot and far as disposable income is concerned, I'm on Social Security, how's that.

There is always a difference between cheap lubricants and expensive ones, if, you bother to read the fine print.

I don't disagree there's a difference. But I think your machine will outcast you on cheap oils.

 

[Fixastuff]

Gl4 is a specification for oils used in transmissions ad all tractor hydraulic oil is. It is generally required for synchromesh and hst compact tractors

Yeah the stinky stuff. I’ve seen it in front axles but not hydraulic systems who calls for gl4 spec for hydraulics?

 

[DarkBlack]

No. It was mean spirited and bitter. Not everyone has the same amount of disposable income you and I do. Sometimes it is necessary to be frugal. My dealer literally told me as long as the oil says it meets the standard in my manual the manufacturer doesn't care what brand. Hydraulic Oil changes are expensive if you insist on mobil delvac, which doesn't even claim to meet ap gl-4 and isn't aw46 wieght . It is just marketed as premium hydraulic oil. And don't even mention the "303" bs or the j20c marketing. At least TSC has gl-4 and aw46 on the container......

Regarding GL-4 rating.. I think you’re mistaking their “Premium Tractor Hydraulic fluid” rating with their ISO 46 hydraulic fluid.

 

[RayIN]

If the fine print on the label lists "meets or exceeds the requirements for (insert machine brand)", thats' as good as you get.