Branson 2400h - Transmission, Steering, Front axle fluid

[gdrew]

I took a better picture of the back label of the Wal-Mart Super TECH oil that says it suitable for John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Case ect. so I'm thinking it will be good to go in the 2400h...

 

[Texasmark]

I was advised that 80w90 was suitable even though my 2400 also has 90w embossed on the fill plug.

Me too.

 

[Asteral]

so when we service Bransons Here We use the following Oils.
Engine 10w40 or 15w40 Diesel Engine Oil (Depends on what the customer has been using)
Front Axle - 80w90 or 85w140 Gear Oil ( Depends on what the customer has been using)
Transmission/Hydraulics - Premium Tractor Hydraulic( NO 303 Oils)

 

[ignitzme]

thank you.

 

[lfson]

When one sees 10W40, or 80W90, the oil weight is actually the first number, but has additives (one example is STP) which makes the oil perform at the high temperature specification temperature preform the same as the larger second number. I think these numbers are 25C and 100C (been 45 years since engineering school, so....). For example; 10W40 has the 10 weight viscosity at the lower temperature, but 40 weight at 100C. With out the additive, the high temperature viscosity would be much lower.

Hope this helps

 

[Texasmark]

The easiest spec to look for would be that a product exceeds JD Hygard C for hydraulic and transmission.

Hy-Gard oil can be used in most applications calling for 10W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil for transmission and hydraulic oils. Note: Hy-Gard should be used in all applications calling for JDM J20C

When buying fluid, the only spec I look for is the J20C. If it has that I'm good to go.