Sorry, one more grease question for the loader

Ivan1547 · Jun 6, 2009

I have read hundreds of posts on line here about what type of grease to use on loaders.

The 2 common threads are:
1) Use Moly based grease.
2) Grease often.

My MF 1547 loader user manual states " Lubricate the following grease fittings using AGCO Super Lithium No. 2 grease or equivalent multi purpose Lithium grease, every 10 hours of loader operation".

I have 100 hours so far on the tractor and 2 years left on warrenty. So, should I switch over to Moly grease, would that void the warrenty?

If Moly grease is so much better than Lithium grease, why does MF still say to use Lithium?

Thanks for looking,

Ivan

Eagleview · Jun 6, 2009

Use whatever chassis grease you have , the warranty would not apply to these components anyway as they are classed as wear items . Grease the loader often and while it is at rest so the grease can get to the working side of the pins and bushes .

WH401 · Jun 6, 2009

I use a red grease by Valvoline on everything, truck chassis's, tractors, loaders, you name it. Now as to whether or not it's similar to the specifications in the manual is something I couldn't tell you, I haven't checked on that. But I'm not too worried about it, as long as you have some type of grease going in those zerks than that's all that matters.

Eagleview · Jun 7, 2009

That's right , all chassis greases are made for similar usage . Shackle pins on trucks etc are no different to the loader pins . I use any grease that is designated "Tacky" , it sticks to the part and does not make a mess . If you put it between your index finger and thumb , you will see it stretches when you move your fingers apart .

DieselPower · Jun 7, 2009

Iron Horse said:
That's right , all chassis greases are made for similar usage . Shackle pins on trucks etc are no different to the loader pins . I use any grease that is designated "Tacky" , it sticks to the part and does not make a mess . If you put it between your index finger and thumb , you will see it stretches when you move your fingers apart .

Loader and bucket pins are not quite like spring shackle pins. They have a much higher load placed on them and also have a greater range of movement.

DieselPower · Jun 7, 2009

Ivan1547 said:
I have read hundreds of posts on line here about what type of grease to use on loaders.

The 2 common threads are:
1) Use Moly based grease.
2) Grease often.

My MF 1547 loader user manual states " Lubricate the following grease fittings using AGCO Super Lithium No. 2 grease or equivalent multi purpose Lithium grease, every 10 hours of loader operation".

I have 100 hours so far on the tractor and 2 years left on warrenty. So, should I switch over to Moly grease, would that void the warrenty?

If Moly grease is so much better than Lithium grease, why does MF still say to use Lithium?

Thanks for looking,

Ivan

Moly and Lithium are two different things. Moly is a additive that can be added to any grease. Lithium is the base type. The grease base type can range from Lithium, Calcium, Calcium 12-Hydroxysterate, Poly Urea to Barium. You will often find the same grease in two different types, one with and one without Moly. So to answer your question Moly isn't better than Lithium but Moly fortified Lithium would be better than plain Lithium grease.

Eagleview · Jun 7, 2009

DieselPower said:
Loader and bucket pins are not quite like spring shackle pins. They have a much higher load placed on them and also have a greater range of movement.

I don't know that the shackle pins in my 68 tonne B double rated prime mover travelling on our roads , oscillating millions of times a year would agree with that .

tom4018 · Jun 7, 2009

Wonder if this grease is any good.

Traveller Premium Truck and Tractor Grease, 14 oz. - 0804983 | Tractor Supply Company

DieselPower · Jun 7, 2009

Iron Horse said:
I don't know that the shackle pins in my 68 tonne B double rated prime mover travelling on our roads , oscillating millions of times a year would agree with that .

Nope, still not the same. You have to remember that the amount of rotational travel in a spring pin on a suspension is very small. Loader and bucket pins have a much higher rotational travel. In addition to the heavy load the increased travel tends to act like a scraper and not only press but also wipe grease off the pins and bushings. That's the reason manufacturers of excavation equipment and loaders spec a Moly fortified grease and suspension manufacturers don't.