Backhoe Removed backhoe, grease cylinders while covered?

Nemmy · May 14, 2018

I removed the backhoe off my Kubota. The manual says to grease the exposed cylinders while it sits waiting for next use. It doesn't say which grease to use for the cylinders. Should I use the same grease that I put in the pivot zerks or ???
Thanks

4570Man · May 14, 2018

I don’t think it matters. You’re only trying to prevent the rods from rusting. I’d probably use the wheel bearing grease that’s in a tub.

Luke'sScreenName · May 14, 2018

I've been told that white lithium won't hurt the seals (and by inference, other greeses can)

Nemmy · May 14, 2018

Thanks, was not worried about the rods as much as the seals when I start using it again and some of the grease makes it inside.

zoltanthegypsy · May 14, 2018

Dang, now _I'm_ worried. My habit has been to coat exposed rods with LPS3 when the hoe comes off. Clean them off with LPS2 before mounting again.

hmmmm,
Z.

Agvg · May 15, 2018

Is it very low quality on the chrome? Have cylinders beeing out in the weather for decades and no rust.

4570Man · May 15, 2018

Agvg said:
Is it very low quality on the chrome? Have cylinders beeing out in the weather for decades and no rust.

That might be a stretch. Virtually all the unprotected decades old hydraulic rods I’ve seen are rusted.i wouldn’t bother greasing the rods if it was sitting unused for 2 weeks, but if it’s sitting outside long periods it’s probably a good idea. And whenever possible just leave the cylinders retracted.

mljenkins · May 15, 2018

Luke'sScreenName said:
I've been told that white lithium won't hurt the seals (and by inference, other greeses can)

That would be awesome considering you can get white lithium in a spray from WD40 and other brands. Anyone know if white lithium is definitely ok?

Great thread I’ve wondered the same as I get near to detaching my backhoe for most of the summer while I have my cutter on.