(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

What Hydraulic Fluid Is Clear?

J

John from NH

Member
I found out today that my tractor has a clear hydraulic fluid in the back-hoe and loader system. It has a very slight yellow tint. I thought, except for Skydrol, hydraulic fluid/ATF was red. Any idea what it might be?

John
 
John, I have never seen red hyd. fluid. hyd. is usually thicker than ATF although there is light weight Hyd. available. You can put cheap fluid from your locally owned auto parts store in that unit.
Colin in NH
 
I believe what they call ISO 32 is a light weight hydraulic oil that is kind of clear and has a light yellow tint to it. That is what I have in my one M5. I believe it is 10w or 20w. I think they used to have red hydraulic oil years ago MM did, was referred to as Type 55, but like showcrop said it is usually a little thicker than ATF. (I think Oliver also used it in their over under hydraul shifts). I was told that the current ATF supersedes Type 55.
 
Chevron has a tractor Hyd-trans fluid that is red. It is used in Massey Fergusons Fords Internationals and JDs From 1965yr to today. Shell has the same product. Last year it had blue dye this year it is clear. They are as thick as ISO-68 maybe slightly thicker. They do perfrom much better then straight Hyd-oil. I perfer the Shell. It holds up better in hot weather and heavy loads. Hyd-oil just does not cut it. It ends up with a burned smell.
 
Hi Hand, I use strictly Hy-tran in my power shift tractors but straight and separate hydraulic systems such as fork lift and older tractors get mfg. spec hyd. oil in the hyd. system and mfg. spec. oil in the tranny. If I had to work one a significant amount outdoors in the winter then it would get the mfg. spec for that temp.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

cbrake
Ford 860 Hydraulic fluid leak
2
Replies
21
Views
556
cbrake
cbrake
M
IH2444 Tranny Fluid / Hydraulic Fluid Question
Replies
7
Views
527
mustangmarty
M
M
NH TC35 hydraulic fluid
Replies
2
Views
376
Mike(NEOhio)
M
P
350 U. Rethinking the 1 way power steering
Replies
3
Views
248
Janicholson
Janicholson
B
Crank Driven Hydraulic Pump Oil
Replies
3
Views
467
Bill VA
B
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top