another Kubota UDT vs TSC premium hydro fluid?

[DVR]

I don't know where you guys buy your Kubota fluid, but I need to find out!


Dave

Dave,
I went tot the local kubota dealer and basicly paid retail at $55.xx per pail plus tax. a more rural dealer was asking $58 per 5.
this was for UDT fluid, Not super UDT.

 

[rtrent]

Check out 70000-40105 Kubota 5gal Super UDT for great prices!! I bought 5 gal SUDT back in December online and it was a LOT cheaper than the local dealer, with shipping too!! Great people to deal with.

 

[DieselPower]

That's still $16.84 per gallon. For that price you could upgrade to TRC's UTF which is $16.60 per gallon in a 6 gallon pail.

 

[Muleskinner]

Check out 70000-40105 Kubota 5gal Super UDT for great prices!! I bought 5 gal SUDT back in December online and it was a LOT cheaper than the local dealer, with shipping too!! Great people to deal with.

That's the same price my dealer quoted me for SUDT.

 

[haybaler9]

this kind of stuff keeps me up at night. here is exactly what the manual for my L4200 says under the lubricants section. Kubota UDT or SUPER UDT fluid* *"The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydraulic fluid. to insure proper operation of the hydraulic system and complete lubrication of the transmission, it is important that a multi-grade transmission fluid be used in this system. We recommend the use of KUBOTA SUPER UDT FLUID for optimum protection and performance" Now my question is, all brands aside, why don't they specify why you should use super udt over standard udt. Tempature, glide shift or gear shift??? this is driving me nuts. it says you can use either one, then they say it's better to use the super, but WHY?!?!?

 

[Greenfield Dave]

Thanks Everybody!
I will either go with Amsoil Synthetic Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil
SAE 5W-30 (ATH) or Kubota SUDT Fluid, maybe the dealer was mistaken...or very greedy....

 

[Greenfield Dave]

this kind of stuff keeps me up at night. here is exactly what the manual for my L4200 says under the lubricants section. Kubota UDT or SUPER UDT fluid* *"The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydraulic fluid. to insure proper operation of the hydraulic system and complete lubrication of the transmission, it is important that a multi-grade transmission fluid be used in this system. We recommend the use of KUBOTA SUPER UDT FLUID for optimum protection and performance" Now my question is, all brands aside, why don't they specify why you should use super udt over standard udt. Tempature, glide shift or gear shift??? this is driving me nuts. it says you can use either one, then they say it's better to use the super, but WHY?!?!?

Probably because the make more money off of the "Super" fluid!!!!

 

[KennyV]

haybaler9…
The reason they recommend SUDT over UDT is that SUDT is multi viscosity and in cold temperatures it will flow better at start up…
If you are located where the temp regularly gets into single digits, then you may want SUDT instead of UDT. However the price of SUDT is as high as a quality synthetic, so if you are willing to spend that much for a multivisc why not get a synthetic? ?
Greenfield Dave is not far off with “Probably because they make more money off of the "Super" fluid!!!!”

hwew has me convinced that Chevron synthetic All Weather THF is the best choice, BUT, like others have found, I discovered it’s only available in 55 gallon drums. (I could see getting 15 gallons but I’m not interested in storing a 55 gallon drum)… So I’m back to regular UDT. I am in Kansas so there is no reason to get multi viscosity, a few minuets extra time to allow the trans/hydro fluid to warm at start up is not a bad idea anyway. I’ve always allowed a little time at idle to circulate fluids anyway, and to let the cab start warming on my L4200…
I will probably go back to TSC Premium hydraulic fluid. I have never found a problem using it and the price is low enough you could change it often if you like. KennyV.

 

[GregH]

haybaler9…
The reason they recommend SUDT over UDT is that SUDT is multi viscosity and in cold temperatures it will flow better at start up…
If you are located where the temp regularly gets into single digits, then you may want SUDT instead of UDT. However the price of SUDT is as high as a quality synthetic, so if you are willing to spend that much for a multivisc why not get a synthetic? ?
Greenfield Dave is not far off with “Probably because they make more money off of the "Super" fluid!!!!”

hwew has me convinced that Chevron synthetic All Weather THF is the best choice, BUT, like others have found, I discovered it’s only available in 55 gallon drums. (I could see getting 15 gallons but I’m not interested in storing a 55 gallon drum)… So I’m back to regular UDT. I am in Kansas so there is no reason to get multi viscosity, a few minuets extra time to allow the trans/hydro fluid to warm at start up is not a bad idea anyway. I’ve always allowed a little time at idle to circulate fluids anyway, and to let the cab start warming on my L4200…
I will probably go back to TSC Premium hydraulic fluid. I have never found a problem using it and the price is low enough you could change it often if you like. KennyV.

It is available in 5 gallon pails, just have to find a distributor willing order it.
Greg

 

[MDM]

I just picked up 6 gallons of SUDT at my dealer. He didn't carry the 5 gal pails, just 2.5 gal and 1 gal jugs.

2.5 gallon jug- $39.95
1 gallon jug - $17.60

That's 5 gallons for $79.90 and that's about as cheap as anyplace I have seen online.