Grease

[Carl Bert]

Trying to find out which grease is the absolute best choice for my B26. I was very surprised to find out how much grease the tractor requires per greasing. So before I go out and buy a case of the stuff, I want to make sure I know what I'm buying. Thanks

 

[DarrylH20]

Trying to find out which grease is the absolute best choice for my B26. I was very surprised to find out how much grease the tractor requires per greasing. So before I go out and buy a case of the stuff, I want to make sure I know what I'm buying. Thanks

I use anything with molly in it.

 

[daman1]

I use anything with molly in it.

x2 on above..

anything moly(extreme pressure additive)fortified is what you want for FEL or backhoes. If wet conditions exist in your operations find a aluminum complex thickener grease MUCH better thickener then lithium.

anything that "slides" like 5th wheels,pins/bushings,etc that's what you want.

 

[Transit]

Don't go nuts over thinking the problem. The most economical way to grease is from a 5 gal pail; reload your grease guns with any molly grease.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

We use red tacky grease.

 

[WH401]

I've used moly grease, lithium grease, Super Tech brand, Valvoline brand, and currently I'm using Amsoil brand. While all of them are very different, they all have one thing in common, they provide protection for parts that need lubrication. Basically, any grease is better than no grease. Moly will work the best on the FEL because it'll stay reasonably in place. But, any lithium or other grease will be fine, you'll just have to a grease it a little more often. With most FEL greasing schedules being about 10 hours, that length in between greasings with any grease is more than adequate for proper protection.

 

[crashz]

I'm with 401.

I've tried a bunch. I tend to stick with a grease that has a Timken load of 80 - 100lbs which are usually a moly fortified grease. Pick a base soap and stick with it, as there are compatibility issues between them.

Keep in ,mind that no additive is superior enough to combat the wear caused by particles that get trapped in the joints. Sand and idrt that get in the joints will do some serious wearing of the pins and bushings. Also the oils in the grease will separate over time, so even though the machine may not have a lot of hours between greasing, time can play a factor.

It sounds ridiculous, but I grease my tractor and loader each time I use it, other than a quick move. Since it sits for long periods and then gets used for a day or so, it works out to be every 6-8 hours of use.