I have a 485x with the loader attacment do I have to use the jd trans oil or another type is ok ? If so what kind ?
Richie K
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kennyd
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I always use the JD branded oils, they really do not cost more when compared to other name brand quality products.
I always use the JD branded oils, they really do not cost more when compared to other name brand quality products.
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Nope, no reason to have to use the JD oil. There are numerous manufacturers of UTF's that meet and exceed JD spec oils. Some better than others just like everything else.
unit40
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I found your X485 manual on-line at JD website.
"NOTE: Machine is filled with John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® (J20D) transmission oil at the factory. DO NOT mix oils.
These machines are equipped with a internal wet disc brake transmission. Use only Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil. DO NOT use type "F" automatic transmission fluid.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Use John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil to reduce transmission noise and to increase response time for the hydraulics and power steering.
John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil is specially formulated to provide maximum protection against mechanical wear, corrosion, and foaming."
It is the same with Kubota. They have a SUPER UDT or a regular UDT hydro fluid. One is Low Visc. the other is 'regular'.
"NOTE: Machine is filled with John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® (J20D) transmission oil at the factory. DO NOT mix oils.
These machines are equipped with a internal wet disc brake transmission. Use only Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil. DO NOT use type "F" automatic transmission fluid.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Use John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil to reduce transmission noise and to increase response time for the hydraulics and power steering.
John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil is specially formulated to provide maximum protection against mechanical wear, corrosion, and foaming."
It is the same with Kubota. They have a SUPER UDT or a regular UDT hydro fluid. One is Low Visc. the other is 'regular'.
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Not many that spec the low viscosity. That's good to know and I will have to write that down in my application guide. A good replacement for the J20D is TRC's Special Low Temp Universal Torque Fluid.
