What to use in my B7100 transmission

[NewClimber]

I have a 1977 B7100 with a manually transmission, when I bought the tractor, the guy even had the original owners manual. It say to use SAE80 oil for the transmission/hydraulics.

A dealer I went to for the first time, told me that this is UTF fluid, the same I use for the FEL? Is this correct? I know that the transmission fluid is also the hydraulic fluid for the 3 point lift. Just want to make sure I was not getting bad advice from my local dealer..

 

[firecop167]

That is what I used in mine, I have the same tractor 1978 model. The reservoir is for the trans, FEL, & 3 PT hitch.

 

[DieselPower]

I would have to agree that UTF is what you should use. In addition to being a hydraulic oil UTF is also designed to be a gear lubricant.

 

[chrisjbell]

Yup, just hydro fluid. We get the stuff by the 55 gallon drum at work - none of this fancy shcmancy Kubota only brand stuff.

(For far more in depth discussions of the different types of oil there is a forum dedicated to Those That Believe...)