Tractor hydraulic/tranny fluid

[djt]

Hi,
Getting ready to change the fluids and filters (50 hour service) and was looking for hydraulic fluid brand suggestions.

Thanks, Dave

 

[JoelD]

I used oil from autozone, in red 5 gallon pails. Key is to use tractor hydraulic fluid, any good all purpose should do. The manual should also spell out what should be used.

 

[TractorLegend]

Even the costco in our are has it, napa too. You'll need about 7 gallons and a BIG drain pan.

 

[DirtHauler]

I use Chevron 1000 THF in my CK30, unfortunately my local jobber only has it in 5 gal. buckets.

 

[Noland]

Any fluid that meets specs should do fine.
The first time I changed mine I used the premium TSC fluid. There was nothing wrong with it but prior to warming up for a good length of time, it was noisy in sub-freezing temps, as was the original fluid.
I changed to Kubota Super UDT last year and my CK20H was noticeably quieter upon startup in cold temps this past winter.

 

[rimshot]

Hi,
Getting ready to change the fluids and filters (50 hour service) and was looking for hydraulic fluid brand suggestions.

Thanks, Dave

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WalMart carry's SuperTech Tractor fluid (Hydraulic & HST) in 2 gallon plastic cans. Forget the two gallon plastic containers.........just buy a five gallon pail.

Lucky for me I had a big tub to dump fluid from tractor. It was a 1 1/2" too tall with my bachhoe extension frame so I parked tractor tires on four pieces of 2 X 8 on the flat. Pay particular attention to magnet on drain plug for Hydraulic fluid resovoir. Mine was loaded with shavings confirming the need to change out fluid on new systems at 50 hours.

Ford Garage was glad to take the used fluid. They use it for heating by burning it in the winter.


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[PA hayseed]

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Pay particular attention to magnet on drain plug for Hydraulic fluid resovoir. Mine was loaded with shavings confirming the need to change out fluid on new systems at 50 hours.

Ford Garage was glad to take the used fluid. They use it for heating by burning it in the winter.


rimshot

Mine was loaded too, I also had a ton of it on the magnets on the filter bolt. I used a 16 gal feed tub for my fluid changes. Had to partially empty it to do all the fluids on my 45. Do not be surprised if you have some difficulty getting your sockets on the plugs the first time, seems like you have to break the paint to get them on.

My dealer uses the sams club hst fluid at his shop, works for me too ( and pretty cheap).

 

[rimshot]

Mine was loaded too, I also had a ton of it on the magnets on the filter bolt. I used a 16 gal feed tub for my fluid changes. Had to partially empty it to do all the fluids on my 45. Do not be surprised if you have some difficulty getting your sockets on the plugs the first time, seems like you have to break the paint to get them on.

My dealer uses the sams club hst fluid at his shop, works for me too ( and pretty cheap).

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I'm racking my brain in my recent 50 hours inspection for my new CK20 in trying to figure what you mean by filter bolts. Hope I didn't miss something. What in the world are filter bolts? Are you talking about the two additional drain plugs for the hydraulic reservoir?

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[djt]

Thanks for the info. I noticed walmart carried supertech and Rotella. was wondering if anyone was using either.

 

[JoelD]

I use the rotella, most guys here seem to recommend. Seems like good diesel oil.