Hydraulic Fluid

/ Hydraulic Fluid #1  

sherpa

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Location
North Carolina Mountains
Tractor
2004 NH TC33D & 2014 NH Boomer 24
Who uses Tractor Supply Premium Hydraulic Fluid and how often do you change your fluid? I own a 2014 Boomer 24.
 
/ Hydraulic Fluid #2  
Your manual should say your change interval. I use John Deere low viscosity Hygard but I suspect there is nothing wrong with Tractor Supply fluid as long as it meets spec.
 
/ Hydraulic Fluid #3  
Put the NH fluid in it. Saving $40 on 5gal of fluid isnt going to sound so good if you need to change any hard parts.

I believe that machine is hydro drive.

Hydraulic fluid dosnt have 3rd party testing like the API for engine oil. This means any oil manufacturer can state anything on the jug and no ones checking it.

I should state that I do use off brand fluid in things that don't have hydro drive, wet clutches or wet brakes. I also use it in things like log splitters. Just not for something expensive.
 
 
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