Branson 3015h hydraulic fluid?

[fishingbucks]

What hydraulic fluid is everyone using? I can稚 find what痴 listed in the manual anywhere. My dealer recommended Super S Premium.

 

[K5lwq]

I am running Mobil 424 in my tractors.

 

[Cougsfan]

There are seemingly dozens of threads on this same subject. Any premium tractor fluid will work. Everyone seems to have there favorite, which can lead to a lot of frivolous discussion.

 

[Asteral]

from what we were told by branson when our service department sked them this they told us , any premium tractor hydraulic fluid will work( pick one relative to your climate conditions ) but to not use any of the 303 branded oils as they aren't suited for Branson's equipment.

 

[Taktiks]

Branson Service in Rome, GA said 303 is fine??? Dunno.

 

[K5lwq]

303 is not fine unless your Branson was manufactured before 1974. 303 is not recommended by any manufacturer for any equipment manufactured after 1974. Do not use this stuff in your Branson.

 

[Asteral]

Branson Service in Rome, GA said 303 is fine??? Dunno.

PLEASE DO NOT USE 303 BRANDED FLUIDS!!!!, that fluid like K5 said is only for equipment from before 1975 if you put that in your tractor you will find a steady drop in lifting power through your hydraulic system, basically the 303 spec'd oil are far to thin and while they technically wouldn't cause any damage to your gears and seals, you'll find the tradeoff of that cheaper fluid is not worth the loss of usability on your equipment. you could even experience loss of driving power( i have seen this a few times), long story short use a premium tractor hydraulic fluid, tractor supply's brand of traveler's is relatively cheap in terms of cost but will provide you with exactly what you need to keep your hydraulic system and drive system in working order, well lubricated and wont break your wallet. Atwood's brand( i forget the name of it) works equally as well.

 

[YanmarFever]

In my Bransons, I put Napa premium tractor fluid, it comes in 5 gallon pails and works great.

 

[Sooner79]

I use and recommend this.

 

[ptsg]

I use Petronas Arbor MTF 13W30 for transmission/hydraulic oil and Petronas Ambra Super Gold 15W40 for the engine.

Petronas makes the AMBRA fluid line for New Holland Ag and construction.