Hydraulic Fluid Recommendations

[skyharborcowboy]

I spoke with the previous owner about my leaking seals. I asked him if he ever replaced the Hyd. Fluid and he explained that he just kept adding fluid as it leaked down. I am going to completely drain the tractor and start from scratch.

Which fluid is recommended for a 656 Diesel with gear drive? How much does it usually cost in the 5 gallon buckets?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[Wisconsin Cowman]

I would use Hy-Tran you can get it in 5 gallon pals or 55 gallon barrels at any Case IH dealer. Could not tell you price on 5 gallon pails because I buy the 55 gallon barrels.

 

[georgeky]

UTF will work just as well for almost half the price of Hy Tran as it is high dollar stuff. Will cost around 100 dollars for the UTF and a filter.

 

[skyharborcowboy]

What is UTF? Is that a brand or a spec?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[georgeky]

Universal transmission fluid. Several companies make it. As long as it says on the bucket that it is compatable with Hy Tran it will work fine.
Bad as I hate to mention it Wal Mart even sells it in 5 gallon pails.

 

[DLJ in NC]

Napa has a hydro fluid that states it is compatable to IH Hytran and cost about $13/14 per gallon.

 

[dhermesc]

I'd also check out Tractor Supply, the Majestic hydraulic fluid that is Hytran compatible is supposed to be better than actual IH Hytran.

 

[bc]

TSC sells some hy-tran for about $35-$38 for a 5 gal bucket. Orscheln carries two types. A basic hy-tran (and it may be universal for all I know) for a little over $20 to $22 for 5 gal. They sell better multi viscosity hy-tran for about $28 or so for a 5 gal. bucket. A while back they ran it on sale for around $22 for the better stuff. I bought 4 buckets for about $90 with tax. I think the basic stuff was comparable to the majestic brand from TSC for a lot less money.

I wouldn't be afraid to use anything as long as it states it is comparable to IH hy-tran.

I haven't seen any at a walmart. Guess I will have to ask. I know it doesn't fit on any shelves they have.

 

[georgeky]

Every Wal Mart around here has on a shelf in the oil section. On the bottom shelf. All stores may not carry it.