Oil & Fuel hydraulic fluid

[shakin]

one issue i have had since the beginning on my 2840 is sluggish or non responsive hydraulics in cold temperatures, i have done all scheduled service at the right intervals. i am using a napa hydraulic fluid that my dealer told me to get. in 10 degree weather if i dont run the tractor 10 to 20 minutes i cant even turn the steering wheel and i have tried engaging the pto and had it stall the tractor. my thought is the fluid is not suitable for my temps, i dont care about the warm up time im concerned that i might damage my pump over time. what is everyone else running for fluid and with what results. my friend has a kubota and while he lets it war up in cold temps he says his hydraulics are good to go right from the engine firing.

 

[BrokenTrack]

Try automatic transmission fluid. Pricey, but works in cold temperatures.

 

[Peter 315]

Maybe you can use kubota super udt2

 

[Doofy]

My Dealer recommended the NAPA Tractor Hydraulic Fluid for my LS xr3135. He said it meets all the LS Specs. Haven't tested in sub zero temps yet.

 

[shakin]

i currently running a napa fluid recommended by the dealer