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walhondingMF
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Is there a place to buy permatran online? I can’t seem to find it unless I go through a dealer.
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JWR
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I don't find any source online for Permatran brand (AGCO) hydraulic/transmission oil. I personally do not think it matters so long as one of the major sources/brands claims it's product to be compatible and equivalent. Put another way, no piece of AG equipment should ever be sold that was so sensitive to lubricant brand that it would ever make a difference. People have habits and comfort zones of sticking to a brand (or to the original manufacturer's) just for their own satisfaction that they are living right. Ok by me. They are paying the bills.
hube2
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AGCO 79037107 OIL
Buy AGCO Permatran 821XL Semi-Synthetic Oil in a 1 gallon bottle at Lindstrom Equipment. This high-quality fluid works as transmission and hydraulic oil.
www.lindstromequipment.com
JWR
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Well, yeah, but Lindstrom Equipment is just another dealer. WalhondingMF was looking for non-dealer sources.AGCO 79037107 OIL
Buy AGCO Permatran 821XL Semi-Synthetic Oil in a 1 gallon bottle at Lindstrom Equipment. This high-quality fluid works as transmission and hydraulic oil.
DMW
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The GC and other SCUTs run hotter than larger tractors. Heat really degrades the hydro fluid. Do noy try to save a few bucks by buying an oil that "meets specs". The hydro takes 11 liters, the front axle 4 liters. A 5 gallon pail looks great until you try to pour it in a long neck funnel by yourself. Do your self a favor and use smaller containers, buy just what you need. My recommendation is Kubota SUDT2, available in 1 and 2.5 gallon containers. That 5 liters left in the 5 gallon pail will sit for years, wasted, unless you develop a bad leak. It is a better choice than Agco fluids according to the specs. Resistance to heat and water emulsifiers to stop comtamination are a huge part of it.
Order from a dealer, saves a lot of running around. Massey Ferguson gc2400 filter service pack MFFLTKITD, along with the hydro filter gives you everything you need for a fluid change. You are not paying for the name with the Kubota SUDT2, you pay for what you get, a quality fluid, widely available throughout the world. For the engine oil, a diesel rated semi/full synthetic 5W40 works very well. With the price of fuel, getting stuff delivered sometimes makes more sense than picking it up yourself.
Order from a dealer, saves a lot of running around. Massey Ferguson gc2400 filter service pack MFFLTKITD, along with the hydro filter gives you everything you need for a fluid change. You are not paying for the name with the Kubota SUDT2, you pay for what you get, a quality fluid, widely available throughout the world. For the engine oil, a diesel rated semi/full synthetic 5W40 works very well. With the price of fuel, getting stuff delivered sometimes makes more sense than picking it up yourself.
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Yeah I'm in the boat of just not having a ton of time to use in driving the 2 hours to get the fluids from a massey dealer if I can have it delivered. I defiantly do not want to use a TSC or rural king oil. I just don't trust that they are even what the label says.
From what I am seeing, other quality brand hydro oils will work just as good as the permatran. There are all kubota, case/IH and yanmar dealers all just in town. Maybe I will just stop at one of them and pick up what I need. I m sure southeastern equipment (they sell large construction equipment) will have a good GL-4 oil.
From what I am seeing, other quality brand hydro oils will work just as good as the permatran. There are all kubota, case/IH and yanmar dealers all just in town. Maybe I will just stop at one of them and pick up what I need. I m sure southeastern equipment (they sell large construction equipment) will have a good GL-4 oil.
Not a fan boy, but have run Amsoil in my 2014 GC1710 and now my 2019 GC1723e with good results, about 1200 hours combined.
One of the major benefits is being a preferred customer makes the price not horrible and it is delivered to my door.
One of the major benefits is being a preferred customer makes the price not horrible and it is delivered to my door.
The hydraulic transmission fluid is the life's blood of your tractor.
This is no place to save a few bucks.
Yes, it's all basically 30W oil. But, the additives are what you are paying for.
It has to perform many different functions, besides moving the hydraulic rams. To do those functions well, it needs those additives.
I would use Permatran, Amsoil, or another Manufacturers fluid, if they are the only close dealership.
This is no place to save a few bucks.
Yes, it's all basically 30W oil. But, the additives are what you are paying for.
It has to perform many different functions, besides moving the hydraulic rams. To do those functions well, it needs those additives.
I would use Permatran, Amsoil, or another Manufacturers fluid, if they are the only close dealership.
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A word of advice! Get the GC2400 rear skid plate. If it is not already installed, this ~$250 investment can save you a larger ~$2,000 potentially long delayed repair. The transmission fan and filter are vulnerable to sever damage. A common result is the filter broken off the transmission taking the spin-on nipple with it. BTW, loss of the filter results in no FEL, 3 point, steering, and movement. Don't let this happen in a inaccessible area.
Don't ask how I know. ;-)
Don't ask how I know. ;-)