Just about any tractor branded hydraulic oil will work well (New Holland, Case, Deere, Kubota, even Shell and Chevron.)
I agree. While I don't buy into the sales pitch that the OP heard, I do believe that high quality fluids are in investment, not a dead expense. I would rather pay fair money now, and stay on a regimented schedule, than pay parts and repair prices later, when it could have been avoided. Determine what standards are needed for your tractor, and then find an oil that fits your budget and meets those requirements. You will be fine- everybody else has been.You won't lack on opinions when it comes to lubricants and it does get ugly at times. Your dealer can't make or require you to use their brand fluid unless they give it to you free of charge. As long as you use a fluid that meets or exceeds manufacturer requirements you are protected by law, Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.
Yes the oil at TSC, Walmart and others will work but don't expect the same quality as the Kubota fluid or other brands of high quality fluid. Whether you pay the $22.50 gal. for SUDT, $80 or $90 for 5 gal. of New Holland Ambra or $185 for 5 gal. of Amsoil synthetic tractor hyd/trans fluid GWD said it right. The cost is spread out over 600hrs so it's really not as bad as it seems. I look at it this way, I never plan to sell my tractors and as far as I'm concerned I hope they will last forever. The little extra things I do now to maintain them will help in the long run to insure they last me the rest of my life and then my kids can worry about replacing them if need be.
hahahaha.....I know that from my motorcycle forum times, talk about arguments.
Toolman now you know in the bike world there are no arguments,,,,
M1 15W50 in the motor and Red Line in the Primary and tranney,,,lol,,
Really though this is pretty interesting cause my BX is comming due soon as well and like the man said its not bad over 600 hours,, but dayum its the sticker shock at the checkout counter!!
I don't ride anymore, but my last few years was a Goldwing with 1 oil in it all
Yep, one of our tractors takes 15 gallons and another a little over 11.hahahaha.....I know that from my motorcycle forum times, talk about arguments.
Toolman now you know in the bike world there are no arguments,,,,
M1 15W50 in the motor and Red Line in the Primary and tranney,,,lol,,
Really though this is pretty interesting cause my BX is comming due soon as well and like the man said its not bad over 600 hours,, but dayum its the sticker shock at the checkout counter!!
Some do and some don't, like I mentioned our dealer doesn't even carry the expensive stuff and is OK with using a different good quality fluid.
