Hydraulic filter replacement

[TheOldHokie]

Never said I was opposed, but I’ve read owners manual and questions arise from what kubota has in there manual. So is Shell the OEM or is Kubota?

There has been some confusion here.

For the tractor line Kubota is quite clear on their reccomendation. SUDT2 is the reccomended yrans hudrauluc fluid and there are only a handful of products that even come close. Shell aint one.

You are asking about an SVL-95 and Whitetiger has stated the recommended lubricant for all Kubota construction equipment is ISO AW (anti-wear) hydraulic oil. There are many choices/brands including Shell. Here is a snapshot of one if the excavator manuals.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Not a tractor I’m talking about, this is for a CTL or as most are known as a skid steer. They would be considered purely hydraulic. Is that correct?

Yes and my apologies for contributing to the confusion. I jumped on the differences in the oils while missing the differences in the machinery. I need to be more careful. See my post above clarifying that.

Dan

 

[Sniners66]

All manufacturers say to only use their filters and fluids. Why wouldn't they?

I generally do use Kubota fluids and filters. Why?

• My machine (B2601) doesn't use that many filters or that much fluid, and I don't do a lot of hours so it doesn't hit service intervals very often
• In my part of the world the Kubota filters and fluids are pretty comparable in price to other good quality products. I wouldn't save much money (if any) using third party unless I bought low quality third party stuff
• I go past my Kubota shop often enough (every couple months) that it's not out of my way to get what I need whilst I'm going past
• I don't have to do any research or thinking, and I don't have to worry that maybe I got it wrong. They give me the parts that fit and I don't have to get part way through a service and then discover I've bought something that's supposed to be compatible but actually isn't

So, in short, going after market wouldn't save me any money, wouldn't save me any driving, and would require me to spend time working out what parts are compatible and then worrying whether the third party was lying when they said it was compatible and/or selling me sub-specification junk.

If any of those things are different for you, particularly if you're doing a lot of hours on a machine that uses a lot of fluids (an SVL meets that definition), and if you can find a reliable supplier of a product that meets the spec and is a lot cheaper, then you should totally do that. Your machine. But if you're doing a lot of research and taking a bunch of risk to save $50, I personally wouldn't do that.

All manufacturers say to only use their filters and fluids. Why wouldn't they?

I generally do use Kubota fluids and filters. Why?

• My machine (B2601) doesn't use that many filters or that much fluid, and I don't do a lot of hours so it doesn't hit service intervals very often
• In my part of the world the Kubota filters and fluids are pretty comparable in price to other good quality products. I wouldn't save much money (if any) using third party unless I bought low quality third party stuff
• I go past my Kubota shop often enough (every couple months) that it's not out of my way to get what I need whilst I'm going past
• I don't have to do any research or thinking, and I don't have to worry that maybe I got it wrong. They give me the parts that fit and I don't have to get part way through a service and then discover I've bought something that's supposed to be compatible but actually isn't

So, in short, going after market wouldn't save me any money, wouldn't save me any driving, and would require me to spend time working out what parts are compatible and then worrying whether the third party was lying when they said it was compatible and/or selling me sub-specification junk.

If any of those things are different for you, particularly if you're doing a lot of hours on a machine that uses a lot of fluids (an SVL meets that definition), and if you can find a reliable supplier of a product that meets the spec and is a lot cheaper, then you should totally do that. Your machine. But if you're doing a lot of research and taking a bunch of risk to save $50, I personally wouldn't do that.

PaulL
The main reason for this post is cost savings but mainly on the filters (hydraulic, oil and fuel) because I can get the Baldwin brand through my brother-in-law at cost -10%. I’m going to check specs between Kubota and Baldwin before I buy though. Side note I work at golf course which is city owned and mechanic says they use Baldwin filters in all equipment (excavators, garbage trucks etc.) throughout city. Thanks for your reply, very informative.

 

[Sniners66]

All manufacturers say to only use their filters and fluids. Why wouldn't they?

I generally do use Kubota fluids and filters. Why?

• My machine (B2601) doesn't use that many filters or that much fluid, and I don't do a lot of hours so it doesn't hit service intervals very often
• In my part of the world the Kubota filters and fluids are pretty comparable in price to other good quality products. I wouldn't save much money (if any) using third party unless I bought low quality third party stuff
• I go past my Kubota shop often enough (every couple months) that it's not out of my way to get what I need whilst I'm going past
• I don't have to do any research or thinking, and I don't have to worry that maybe I got it wrong. They give me the parts that fit and I don't have to get part way through a service and then discover I've bought something that's supposed to be compatible but actually isn't

So, in short, going after market wouldn't save me any money, wouldn't save me any driving, and would require me to spend time working out what parts are compatible and then worrying whether the third party was lying when they said it was compatible and/or selling me sub-specification junk.

If any of those things are different for you, particularly if you're doing a lot of hours on a machine that uses a lot of fluids (an SVL meets that definition), and if you can find a reliable supplier of a product that meets the spec and is a lot cheaper, then you should totally do that. Your machine. But if you're doing a lot of research and taking a bunch of risk to save $50, I personally wouldn't do that.

My main concern is the filter in this whole situation because of cost savings, as for the fluid I think there is a reply that would answer the question of using what type fluid.

 

[PaulL]

PaulL
The main reason for this post is cost savings but mainly on the filters (hydraulic, oil and fuel) because I can get the Baldwin brand through my brother-in-law at cost -10%. I’m going to check specs between Kubota and Baldwin before I buy though. Side note I work at golf course which is city owned and mechanic says they use Baldwin filters in all equipment (excavators, garbage trucks etc.) throughout city. Thanks for your reply, very informative.

I think Baldwin are a reliable brand, and once you identify the exact filters you need, then you can just buy them over and over again. So of the reasons I use OEM, that's two ticked off already (reliable brand, knowing exactly what to buy). If you have a way to buy them at a discount then that makes a lot of sense, particularly if you're putting a lot of hours on the machine.

 

[fried1765]

PaulL
The main reason for this post is cost savings but mainly on the filters (hydraulic, oil and fuel) because I can get the Baldwin brand through my brother-in-law at cost -10%. I’m going to check specs between Kubota and Baldwin before I buy though. Side note I work at golf course which is city owned and mechanic says they use Baldwin filters in all equipment (excavators, garbage trucks etc.) throughout city. Thanks for your reply, very informative.

Baldwin filters are widely know to be very high quality!
I have used them for years!