3901 HST transmission oil change

[Smokeless]

My operator manual indicates transmission filter change at 50hrs, then every 200.

Popped in to the dealer and told them i changed engine oil/filter and transmission filter. Was immediately asked if i changed transmission oil. I said no, manual only instructed to change filter at 50hrs.

I am getting mixed signals. Is there a mandate by Kubota to change hst transmission oil at a certain time?

Thanks

 

[Muzzy]

If I change the Filters, I change the Fluids. My dealer recommends to change Transmission Oil at the 50 hour mark.

 

[Tropical Jack]

Kubota recommends the filter only at 50 hours. You will find some people here that follow that; and others who cannot change a filter without changing the fluid. There is no right answer - but there are a lot of opinions!

Jack

 

[rjcorazza]

My L4060 has the same hst intervals, and is what I am following. Some folks change both filters and fluid at 50h for break in concerns and peace of mind.
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.


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[Smokeless]

Thanks folks, believe i will hold tight to my manual. Oil looks great. At 101.5.....all ok. Maybe at 200, 400 for sure.

Being a 40's and 50's Farmall guy, this tractor is a huge blessing

Thanks for replies

 

[rtallichet]

My operator manual indicates transmission filter change at 50hrs, then every 200.

Popped in to the dealer and told them i changed engine oil/filter and transmission filter. Was immediately asked if i changed transmission oil. I said no, manual only instructed to change filter at 50hrs.

I am getting mixed signals. Is there a mandate by Kubota to change hst transmission oil at a certain time?

Thanks

My manual schedule reads after first 50 then every 400 thereafter

 

[The Evil Twin]

No issue with not doing it at 50 hr. It's not like engine oil that suffers a lot more during initial use. There are no combustion byproducts and fuel contamination and no high speed wearing in of parts. I would almost be willing to bet there is no discernable difference between new and 50 hour old hydraulic oil.

 

[TheOldHokie]

My manual schedule reads after first 50 then every 400 thereafter

My 2021 L3901 manual is quite clear on the matter.

Dan