Hello everyone. I bought ct440 2 1/2 years ago, brand new. About 18 months ago I did my 50 hour service as directed by owners manual. I bought everything from local Bobcat dealer......filters and new hydraulic fluid.
Problem is I have since discovered they sold me the wrong hydraulic fluid, ("Bobcat, All season, hydraulic/hydrostatic"). They should have sold me ("Bobcat Transmission/differential"). This was discovered when I sent my wife in to pick up a gallon to replace some fluid I lost due to a busted o-ring in a rear controller.
I called the dealer and asked the counter man if it mattered. He consulted a mechanic. I was then told to bring the tractor in so they could flush system, replace filters and fill with correct fluids. This at no cost to me.
This is all good, however my QUESTION is..... I have been using the tractor 18 months with the wrong fluid. The tractor has about 108 hours on it. I have had two issues with the hydraulic system. One being the o-ring, and two, a stuck valve in the rear lift arms. The warranty has expired. I was able to figure out and fix both issues myself, but what else may be wrong, or what other problems may this cause in the future?
Also, does anyone know what is the difference is between these two fluids? Bobcat has taken extreme measures to keep it a secrete. Apparently in an effort to force you to buy the fluids from them as there is nothing on the containers which designate the the type of fluid within?
It is really aggrivating when you buy a brand new tractor, trust the dealer, and have this happen.
Thanks in advance
Tim
Problem is I have since discovered they sold me the wrong hydraulic fluid, ("Bobcat, All season, hydraulic/hydrostatic"). They should have sold me ("Bobcat Transmission/differential"). This was discovered when I sent my wife in to pick up a gallon to replace some fluid I lost due to a busted o-ring in a rear controller.
I called the dealer and asked the counter man if it mattered. He consulted a mechanic. I was then told to bring the tractor in so they could flush system, replace filters and fill with correct fluids. This at no cost to me.
This is all good, however my QUESTION is..... I have been using the tractor 18 months with the wrong fluid. The tractor has about 108 hours on it. I have had two issues with the hydraulic system. One being the o-ring, and two, a stuck valve in the rear lift arms. The warranty has expired. I was able to figure out and fix both issues myself, but what else may be wrong, or what other problems may this cause in the future?
Also, does anyone know what is the difference is between these two fluids? Bobcat has taken extreme measures to keep it a secrete. Apparently in an effort to force you to buy the fluids from them as there is nothing on the containers which designate the the type of fluid within?
It is really aggrivating when you buy a brand new tractor, trust the dealer, and have this happen.
Thanks in advance
Tim