Oil & Fuel What Type Of Oils to use in my BX2230

[torrin]

Good Morning;

I just recently purchased a BX2230 (670 hrs.) and would like opinions about hydralic and engine oils. My old BX1500 used only Kubota oils, but they are pricey. Is there a good alternative to these oils out there?

 

[RaydaKub]

I have Kubota SUDT in my HST, but I'm thinking I might try the SUDT2 next time because of the whine.
My engine, I have Shell Rotella T6 full synthetic. The 3 cylinder diesel engine can really vibrate a "LOT", especially at low idle. This made a huge difference. Now it only vibrates a "lot".

 

[davesl708]

I would stick with UDT, SUDT or SUDT2 in the trans. I tried universal hyd. oil and was a mistake. Ran hotter and noisier. Rotella T6 is great for the engine.
I use SUDT2 in the trans and much better performance and quieter.

 

[BXman98]

Used the super udt if you live in the places where it can get quite cold during the winter months. I haven't used rotella T6 at all, so i cant tell you anything about that. I used Kubota Super UDT and Kubota engine oil in my BX2370 and I love the way that it runs.