Ford CL 40 Skidsteer Loader Info

I also noted on this unit it shows M-2c48a motor oil as the lube for the hydro, but I read this is discontinued. I also read the M-2c134c is the replacement(and saw NH 134 too), Is this new replacement a motor oil or a tranny type fluid? I notice quite a confusion on this -anyone have a good answer?

I also wonder if I can top off the 48a with the 134 ?
Thanks ahead

I'd imagine that one of those properly taken care of would probably provide good service, crude by todays standards for a skid steer, but nonetheless, I thought it was a good machine, after using if for snow removal and cleaning up the yard.

They ran this thing low on coolant, never changed the oil, grease, nothing and it ran a long time, I hate to see equipment abused, makes me want to hand them a shovel, then they'd appreciate that machine.

I'm unfmailiar with the drive train, these must have come out in the late 70's, we had a Ford dealership, late 60's mid 70's, never saw one of those until the lumber yard. Motor is a tough one.

Do use care getting in and out of that CL-40, don't recall a safety lock out for the levers, makes em a bit dangerous if you grab or bump into one while it's running, not hard to do either.

I was told the company is out of business, assets sold at local auction, and nobody continued the line.

A good welder, and a good hydraulic shop, can take care of most of the problems, except the engine. Look at the ford archives, as they refer to a Saab engine that might work.

May be somebody from Central Ohio knows the history. I'm curious.