MF Permatran III - found dated info about it, looking latest and and greatest info on it and possible alternatives

[artcarneyagr]

My manual calls out MF Permatran III

I have found many threads/posts about Permatran III but they were all a bit dated. What's the latest and greatest on the MF Permatran III ? Is it still the go-to or do better and less expensive options now exist?

MF Permantran III is specified for my hydraulic system, transmission, power steering, and front axle which totals up to 9 gallons

Stick with Permatran III or go with something else?

 

[Snobdds]

Stick to Permatran III.

Don't over think this.

 

[artcarneyagr]

Stick to Permatran III.

Don't over think this.

I know, but man it sure is hard to ignore the price of the Traveller Universal Trans/Hydraulic Fluid

It says it's recommended for agriculture equipment and off-highway machinery requiring M-1135 Permatran III

 

[artcarneyagr]

And now I have found this stuff at NAPA (currently out of stock) that looks like it might work. Would it be sufficient if I can find it in stock later on?

 

[artcarneyagr]

Or maybe this one, I've never heard of Providence, but the back of the bucket says Permatran III, this is at Rural King for $50 for 5 Gal:

 

[artcarneyagr]

Looks like Mobil Delvac is what I'll get. Lots of great reviews, great price, and it says it meets MF 1141

 

[jonsstihl]

What transmission does your tractor have. If HST don't mess with the cheap stuff unless you are trying to flush out severe contamination or water. If it's a gear tractor use whatever fluid is cheapest that still says it meets the spec.

 

[artcarneyagr]

What transmission does your tractor have. If HST don't mess with the cheap stuff unless you are trying to flush out severe contamination or water. If it's a gear tractor use whatever fluid is cheapest that still says it meets the spec.

No HST, it's a shuttle shift.

 

[LouNY]

The Mobile you show is a good product,
the others who knows.

The current Permatran 821XL Semi-Synthetic is compatable,
msrp is around $65 for a 2 1/2 gallon jug.

 

[WilliamBos]

Been running 5w40 syn in the engine since first oil change.
Here is what we run In our MF1635 Powershuttle.