What is Best Hydraulic Fluid for M7040HD?

[Buzzard7]

I am about to perform my first 50 maintenance on my M7040HD. I have read several discussions about the Kubota UDT or Super UDT transmission/hydraulic fluids. My owners manual says to use either one. I was planning on using the Super UDT, but no Kubota dealers in my area carry it. They say it is too expensive. They do carry the UDT for $92 for 5 gallons.

A local Kubota dealer is trying to sell me a product called "Power Tech Transmission & Hydraulic Fluid". On the container is states " Super UDT Fluid for use in Kubota Tractors". It is sold by Royal Mfg. whose affiliates are Troco Oil and Wright Oil. It sells for $74 for 5 gallons.

Does anyone have any experience or comments (good or bad) about this product? It is a good alternative to the Kubota fluids?

 

[crbr]

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I'l do a 50 hour service this fall or winter and my opinion is to stick with the SUDT and Kuboata product. However I do realize that the dealer does not carry your request. Messicks will ship you the entire change kit.

 

[mark2610d]

I paid $92.00 for 5 gallons of super udt just 2 days ago. It sounds like they are to high on the regular udt. I would not run anything but super.

Mark
08 3240hstc 724 loader

 

[DieselPower]

Sounds like SUDT has gone up again. It's now the same price as TRC's UTF fluids, $18.40 pr/gal and the TRC fluid comes with free oil analysis.