How does this work with remotes?

[rprecision]

So I let's say I buy, rent, borrow a implement for my L6060 which has been used on another tractor.

If I hook up and run it I will exchange whatever hydraulic fluid that's in the cylinders which is introduced into my system.

Since the hydraulics and transmission all utilize the same fluid what is the risk of contaminating my system causing potential damage to the entire system?

I know these systems are pretty sensitive to the incorrect fluid.

What say you?

 

[davrow]

Sensitive to the incorrect fluid? I wouldn't say that.

Kubota SUDTII may be superior to TSC Traveller brand, but both work without damage.

Mostly a non-issue, IMO.

 

[Fallon]

Your tractor is sleeping with any tractor that impliment has slept with... A quart or 2 of cheap hydraulic fluid is unlikely to dilute your nice SUDT2 significantly. But I worry about contaminated fluid (mostly metal, but could be other dirt & grit). The hydraulic filter is on the return line, not the suction (cavitation from a slightly plugged filter will do more damage to a gear pump than some contamination) so would in theory filter out most contaminants before they got to your sump. To be safe you could remove the QD off the other hose & extend/retract the cylinder or spin the motor until your fresh fluid pushed the mystery fluid out. Dumping some John Deere red hydraulic dye in your sump makes that easier (not to mention easier reading sight glasses or dipsticks).

Personally I drained the cylinder (in addition to other maintnance) on my new to me 3pt trencher before I started using it. I've thought hard about this subject relating to the local extension offices rental no till drill. Haven't ended up renting it, mostly for other reasons, but would likely "waste" a gallon of good SUDT2 purging it before risking contaminating my HST+ tranny.

 

[Gator6x4]

Your tractor is sleeping with any tractor that impliment has slept with... A quart or 2 of cheap hydraulic fluid is unlikely to dilute your nice SUDT2 significantly. But I worry about contaminated fluid (mostly metal, but could be other dirt & grit). The hydraulic filter is on the return line, not the suction (cavitation from a slightly plugged filter will do more damage to a gear pump than some contamination) so would in theory filter out most contaminants before they got to your sump. To be safe you could remove the QD off the other hose & extend/retract the cylinder or spin the motor until your fresh fluid pushed the mystery fluid out. Dumping some John Deere red hydraulic dye in your sump makes that easier (not to mention easier reading sight glasses or dipsticks).

Personally I drained the cylinder (in addition to other maintnance) on my new to me 3pt trencher before I started using it. I've thought hard about this subject relating to the local extension offices rental no till drill. Haven't ended up renting it, mostly for other reasons, but would likely "waste" a gallon of good SUDT2 purging it before risking contaminating my HST+ tranny.

Good response.

 

[captronr]

You could spring for a remote cylinder and hoses for your tractor. Then when renting/borrowing, have them take their cylinder off and you install yours. It's like practicing safe coupling for your tractor.

If you end up with an implement that needs a remote cyclinder, you are set.

Ron

 

[nybirdman]

We use our new to us grain drill(requires a cylinder) on three different tractors,Case,John Deere and Kubota;I own the Kubota and purchased my own cylinder and hoses/connectors are different also.

 

[Fallon]

You could spring for a remote cylinder and hoses for your tractor. Then when renting/borrowing, have them take their cylinder off and you install yours. It's like practicing safe coupling for your tractor.

If you end up with an implement that needs a remote cyclinder, you are set.

Ron

The only issue with this is that cylinder probably will only fit that one impliment. Fine if you borrow/rent that impliment a bit. But overkill for one use.

 

[rprecision]

Your tractor is sleeping with any tractor that impliment has slept with... A quart or 2 of cheap hydraulic fluid is unlikely to dilute your nice SUDT2 significantly. But I worry about contaminated fluid (mostly metal, but could be other dirt & grit). The hydraulic filter is on the return line, not the suction (cavitation from a slightly plugged filter will do more damage to a gear pump than some contamination) so would in theory filter out most contaminants before they got to your sump. To be safe you could remove the QD off the other hose & extend/retract the cylinder or spin the motor until your fresh fluid pushed the mystery fluid out. Dumping some John Deere red hydraulic dye in your sump makes that easier (not to mention easier reading sight glasses or dipsticks).

Personally I drained the cylinder (in addition to other maintnance) on my new to me 3pt trencher before I started using it. I've thought hard about this subject relating to the local extension offices rental no till drill. Haven't ended up renting it, mostly for other reasons, but would likely "waste" a gallon of good SUDT2 purging it before risking contaminating my HST+ tranny.

I think you are worried about the same potential STD problem I am.............. I appreciate the input!

Thanks for all the replies, I think the bottom line is one should be cautious but not paranoid. Best to pick a good clean implement partner first...........

 

[M5farms]

ThevThings people worry about is baffling. You should be more worried about how the old borrow equipment looks hooked up to your shiny tractor . What in the world will the neighbors think. LOL

 

[MHarryE]

Problem I have found with lines and cylinders on used equipment I have bought is water in the fluid. I check and drain if necessary. Otherwise we switch implements between tractors often and never have had a problem we considered fluid related.