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Tim Hosmer
12-20-2018 19:42:26
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What fluid do you guys use?... I was picking up a lift cover gasket/o-ring kit today and my local Ford dealer asked my that question. I told him I was planning on using Supertrac from Tractor Supply. He told me it was to thin and would cause problems. I needed something thicker. Has anyone on here ever had trouble with it?
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BlueSteel
12-25-2018 09:43:59
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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Apache_58
12-25-2018 08:37:19
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/249230e6#/249230e6/12
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Apache_58
12-25-2018 08:28:21
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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Google “Yellow Bucket Oils” they have been outlawed in at least one state. TSC sells these oils out front every day.
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showcrop
12-24-2018 19:37:27
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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Yup, sotxbill, No clutch packs, dry brakes, the cheap stuff works better than the most expensive because the cheap stuff doesn't suck moisture out of the air like the good stuff does. I wonder where Larry buys his Beemers and Gucci shoes if all retailers are constantly screwing him.
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sotxbill
12-24-2018 09:00:25
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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Would depend on the tractor. If 10 series or newer, you will need to go with the "BETTER" fluids. If older than 1986, then the record speaks for itself, a UTF fluid will work fine.
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Larry NCKS
12-24-2018 06:31:16
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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. Retailers do it all the time!
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Larry NCKS
12-21-2018 06:22:10
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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Oh boy. Here we go again, People recommending cheap junk. Look up the specs for your tractor and find a fluid that "meets or exceeds" them. Cutting corners on cost on lubrication is just plain stupid. Lubrication is such a small portion of the cost of maintaining a piece of equipment. Why not give it the best lubricant for its specs, rather than the cheapest!
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Texasmark1
12-24-2018 06:09:32
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Larry NCKS, 12-21-2018 06:22:10
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I really doubt TSC can afford to sell "cheap junk" in their multitude of stores due to possible legal problems.
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showcrop
12-21-2018 05:43:18
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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A tractor with nothing but steel gears and no clutch packs is just fine with the cheapest. In fact in some climates where there is a lot of temperature and humidity changes and condensation you are better off with the plain hydraulic because since it has less of a tendency to absorb moisture than universal oil you can remove the condensation by just loosening the drain plug.
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Tim Hosmer
12-20-2018 20:22:41
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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Texasmark1
12-21-2018 05:37:01
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 20:22:41
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TSC regular trans-hyd (currently selling a 303 labeled 5 gallon bucket) works just fine in my 2000 and 3000 as they are pre 1974. After that amenities added to tractors require more additives (per readily available published data) requiring Premium trans-hyd fluid like their Premium Traveller. I use that in my '88 3910 (wet brakes and IND PTO, clutch packs) and in newer Bransons with lots of goodies.
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Mike(NEOhio)
12-20-2018 20:19:38
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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I use TSCs Universal Trans-Hydraulic in my 2000 for the transmission and rear end.
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Shaun Wallace
12-20-2018 20:05:46
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid in reply to Tim Hosmer, 12-20-2018 19:42:26
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What tractor N or NAA and newer ?
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