Oil & Fuel So Valvoline produces ALL of Kubota lubricants...

[5030]

Found out that Valvoline produces 100% of all Kubota branded fluids.

Think I need to check out Valvoline's synthetic hydraulic AW42 fluid. I bet it's cheaper than the Kubota pail. In fact, I know it is. I use Kubota filters but with lubricants it's either Shell or Chevron.

 

[SDT]

Found out that Valvoline produces 100% of all Kubota branded fluids.

Think I need to check out Valvoline's synthetic hydraulic AW42 fluid. I bet it's cheaper than the Kubota pail. In fact, I know it is. I use Kubota filters but with lubricants it's either Shell or Chevron.

I've known that for years.

That said, suppliers produce lubricants to customer specifications. Who knows what the Kubota specifications say.

My local Kubota dealer has SUDT2, UDT2, and two other lower cost Kubota lubricants. Can't remember, but the number 42 rings a bell.

SDT

 

[5030]

I've known that for years.

That said, suppliers produce lubricants to customer specifications. Who knows what the Kubota specifications say.

My local Kubota dealer has SUDT2, UDT2, and two other lower cost Kubota lubricants. Can't remember, but the number 42 rings a bell.

SDT

I didn't until recently. That being said I wonder who makes their filters. I believe Donaldson will cross on Kubota air filters but the rest, I don't know. I always use Kubota filters anyway, Price difference between them and say Baldwin is not much.

One thing I did find interesting on Valvoline AW 42 synthetic hydraulic fluid is, if you look at the data sheet (which is a downloadable PDF file), there in no Kubota certification on it.

 

[Gordon Gould]

I didn't until recently. That being said I wonder who makes their filters. I believe Donaldson will cross on Kubota air filters but the rest, I don't know. I always use Kubota filters anyway, Price difference between them and say Baldwin is not much.

One thing I did find interesting on Valvoline AW 42 synthetic hydraulic fluid is, if you look at the data sheet (which is a downloadable PDF file), there in no Kubota certification on it.

I no expert by far. You better be pretty careful I think. As far as I know AW 42 hydraulic fluid is not made for service in anything like a transmission. It is for hydraulic circuits only.

gg

 

[MHarryE]

I no expert by far. You better be pretty careful I think. As far as I know AW 42 hydraulic fluid is not made for service in anything like a transmission. It is for hydraulic circuits only.

gg

Kubota specifies AW42 in construction equipment. Typically industrial hydraulic fluids aren’t specified for mobile equipment but for some reason Kubota does. They specify mobile hydraulic fluid for all ag including RTVs, mowers, etc.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Kubota specifies AW42 in construction equipment. Typically industrial hydraulic fluids aren’t specified for mobile equipment but for some reason Kubota does. They specify mobile hydraulic fluid for all ag including RTVs, mowers, etc.

Thank you Harry. I didn't realize that.

gg

 

[RickB]

Actually the Kubota Construction recommendation is for AW32 or AW46 depending on ambient temperatures. These oils are not recommended for Kubota tractors, mowers or RTVs.

 

[5030]

I no expert by far. You better be pretty careful I think. As far as I know AW 42 hydraulic fluid is not made for service in anything like a transmission. It is for hydraulic circuits only.

gg

Kind of a non issue with me anyway. I've been using Kubota filters but I use Chevron All Weather THC synthetic fluid or Rotella Hydraulic fluid in both my M's. Both are Kubota certified. I prefer the Chevron over the Shell because I get it from my jobber in 55 gallon drums whereas the Rotella is only available in 5's. I have a 54 quart change on each tractor btw. Pulling the drain plug is like tapping an oil well.

Both fluids perform very well but the Chevron does a bit better in cold weather plus the Chevron is orange whereas the Valvoline (Kubota) is clear as is the Rotella. The orange color of the Chevron makes determining oil lever easier on the dipsticks.

The M9 with the Rotella is parked all winter (don't use it) while the Chevron tractor does snow removal duty.

 

[5030]

It's my contention that the only time hydraulic fluids become really critical is in a Hydrostat drive. If I was running a hydrostat anyhting, I'd use the OEM specified fluid, whatever that would be. The only exception would be no 303 spec fluid in anything. 303 series fluids are obsolete and contain no seal preservatives or anti wear additives. Obsolete but places like TSC still sell them. TSC branded cheap fluid is 303 series. You get what you pay for.

 

[Grumpycat]

Found out that Valvoline produces 100% of all Kubota branded fluids.

Think I need to check out Valvoline's synthetic hydraulic AW42 fluid. I bet it's cheaper than the Kubota pail. In fact, I know it is. I use Kubota filters but with lubricants it's either Shell or Chevron.

Is not safe to say Valvoline branded products are same as Kubota branded no matter Valvoline manufactured. But it is reasonable to believe a Valvoline product advertised to meet Kubota specs should be satisfactory especially considering as how Valvoline should know any secret requirements of Kubota.