hydraulic fluid

[auctioneer dave]

Does any one know if the hydraulic fluid you buy from the Kubota dealer a thicker fluid than you would buy at tractor supply. thanks for any info that anyone can give me on this.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Kubota UDT is thinner than most generic hydraulic fluids.
You can get some generic fluids that have the same properties as UDT.
SUDT is a synthetic UDT.

 

[Bulldog]

I don't know about thicker but the fluid from TSC will not perform like the Kubota fluid. I use it in my bobcat because it has a couple of leaks and it sux compaired to quality fluid.

 

[ipz2222]

tsc carries another fluid, Mystic ( J, 5, or something) It's a much better fluid that the regular tsc.

 

[Bluegill]

Does any one know if the hydraulic fluid you buy from the Kubota dealer a thicker fluid than you would buy at tractor supply. thanks for any info that anyone can give me on this.

Odd question... Why do you ask?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I use Mystic JT5, it is made to the same standard as UDT.

As far as the universal hydraulic fluid being thinker than UDT, you probably don't see or notice much difference in the warmer areas, I really noticed a difference at -20F last winter, the universal was like syrup and the UDT was still thin and flowing.

 

[CJN8]

Properties Super UDT2 Fluid
Gravity, degree API 34.5
Viscosity @ -40º C, cP 16000
Viscosity @ 100º C, cSt 8.1
Viscosity @ 40º C, cSt 37
Viscosity Index 199
Pour Point, ºC max -42
Zinc, % wt. 0.1122

Almost an ISO Grade 68, similar to 20 weight oil if you look at the viscosity charts.

Nate