cold weather hyd fluid

[grainger12002]

Need some advice for cold weather fluids,my 336 works great but takes a long time to warm up enough to operate the loader, recent service w filter and screen clean,good fluid just not sure if theres an option for cold weather ? Thoughts ?

Thanks

 

[grsthegreat]

they do make cold weather hydraulic fluids. I use Shell Tellus S2V22 i my hydraulic snowblower tank. They make a synthetic version also.

However , it might me way cheaper and easier to add a stick on electric heater to the tractors main hydraulic storage area if you know where on your tractor it is. I added a Wolverine Heaters - The Most Trusted Engine Oil Heater For Cold-Weather Starts style heater to my tank, made all the difference in the world. 1-2 hours heating and i was always good to go.

 

[DeereMann]

Deere Low Vis Hygard. Mobilfluid 424.

 

[winston1]

Quite a few use transmission fluid in cold climates. Tractor Ernie, a former dealer recommended it and his opinion is to be trusted.