Greasing tractors +/-

[alexinPA]

What is wrong with kubota grease? Kubota tractor-kubota grease))

 

[grsthegreat]

I use the simple 1 handed grease gun also….never any issues in past 30 years.

 

[f2000ez]

Castrol Ployplex EP2

 

[semo54]

What is wrong with kubota grease? Kubota tractor-kubota grease))

I would think nothing at all. Like I said in an earlier post today, the frequency of the greasing task is probably more important than the brand. That is if it is recommended by the manufacturer. The 2 brands that are listed in my Kubota operators manual are Shell Alvania EP2, and Mobilux EP2. I chose Mobilux because I found a good price on line from a reputable dealer for a 5 gal. bucket. I wonder if either Shell or Mobilux is made for Kubota and sold as Kubota grease. Just a thought.

 

[1Mech]

This is what I carry in my side box of my semi-truck, has a few million miles on it!

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Bought it over 40 years ago ... I don't use the bleed screw on this, or the button on my M12 Milwaukee to purge the air, I just don't screw the tube in all the way, then pump or squeeze the trigger until it's happy!

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I actually prefer the manual over the electric ...

I have a couple of pistol grip guns too, but with a longer hose. I used to have a lever action gun, but I like the pistol grip much better!

 

[RayIN]

I use plain ole GL2 grease, in fact I've been using the same 5G pail of grease for the last 10 years. It's almost empty now, and it get tiresome removing the air grease gun and remixing the grease because the oil seperated; so rather than buy another 5G pail I'll switch to tubes for my electric gun that I use to grease the MH chassis.

 

[1Mech]

A link to a short article about the meaning, or no meaning of the color grease.

Red Grease, Blue Grease: What Does Grease Color Say About Grease?

What does a red, blue, green, white or even pink grease tell you about that grease? Does it imply certain types or additives? Different levels of quality or cost? These are all common questions, and they can all be answered in one word: no. Or, more specifically: not necessarily.

www.machinerylubrication.com

 

[Rvrrat14]

Ridgid battery powered grease gun with TSC Premium Heavy Duty Grease NLGI #2.

 

[Tinhack]

This is what I carry in my side box of my semi-truck, has a few million miles on it!

View attachment 4582797

Bought it over 40 years ago ... I don't use the bleed screw on this, or the button on my M12 Milwaukee to purge the air, I just don't screw the tube in all the way, then pump or squeeze the trigger until it's happy!

View attachment 4582798

I actually prefer the manual over the electric ...

I use the simple 1 handed grease gun also….never any issues in past 30 years.

Those pistol grip grease guns make my arthritic fingers hurt just looking at them. I have trouble with oil cans some days. Electric all the way!

 

[Crank Shaft]

I use Shell Gadus V220 for all rolling element bearings like on PTO shaft and snowblower/mower bearings.

I use Shell Gadus V460 for all plain (sliding) bearings like on my loader.

No complaints. They seem to do the job. I think any quality grease should work. If in doubt contact the representatives of the grease manufacturer and they will help you select the grade and type that is most suited to what you need.

The important point is that you should probably use a different grease for higher speed rolling element bearings vs the bushings on your loader.

 

[Fetch_21]

Lucas Marine - found that it hangs around better & doesn't wash out / get hard. Wife got me the DeWalt powered gun a while back...that's been really nice. I bought the lock-n-lube fittings a few years ago. That made it even better.

 

[Lavender Valley]

for the tractor, i don't obsess about the grease type, just frequency of lube.
i've found over the years that grease hardens & can be a bear to break loose.
so time interval is just as important as hrs on the machine between lubes

as a footnote, i've found Lucas marine grease resists hardening over time & moisture conditions

You are correct; tractors work in adverse conditions and withstand extreme impacts and vibrations. I grease daily when tractors and implements are cultivating and planting, and grease is cheaper than replacing the gear.

 

[big bubba]

i don't grease as frequently as i should...whether pneumatic or lever grease guns, i struggle with cartridge replacement, all about purging that air bubble, it's messy, hate it in my advanced years

but not to get into that tangent, too much discussed already.
if they've already had the Rover on Mars for decades, why not a manual grease gun that accepts new cartridges w/o a mess to purge? regards