massey 35 differentail oil

[jiminpa]

what oil do I use? gonna change it soon, but I don't think mineral oil is still around.it's a 1962 model.

 

[goeduck]

what oil do I use? gonna change it soon, but I don't think mineral oil is still around.it's a 1962 model.

I have a Massey 245 and I am pretty sure I just put the same fluid as my other tractors. I think I had Deere Hy Gard on hand at the time.

 

[aczlan]

IIRC, that is common with the transmission fluid.
I would use a decent generic hydraulic fluid (unless you will be swapping hydraulic powered implements with a newer tractor, then get whatever that needs).

Aaron Z

 

[jiminpa]

I would use a decent generic hydraulic fluid (unless you will be swapping hydraulic powered implements with a newer tractor, then get whatever that needs).
it has a "Bull" hose on it, can lift but gravity lowers it! not a 2 line system. never used it.

 

[jiminpa]

found it! tsc traveler all mineral sae 90. sku 80660099

 

[aczlan]

I would use a more modern oil if you are planning on using it in the winter. That should be better for cold starts.

Aaron Z

 

[jiminpa]

went with the mineral oil type. something about my tractor has brass gearing and the modern fluid might damage it. anyway my 3pt will stay up now, no sneaking down!