John Deere Low Viscosity Hy-Gard(Snow plows)

[roadrunner1]

Originally Posted By: ARHND
If I have an oil that exceeds J20C, J14C specs, I can use it in my JD tractors no matter the brand of the lubricant?


An important reminder with hydraulic fluids is that there is no API specs like motor oil, anyone can claim that they meet a certain spec.

There is no governing body regulating anyone, each manufacturer has their own spec, and an approved fluid to match. There is no API CJ-4 or SN across the board cover-all spec.

Buyer beware when it comes to hydraulic fluid "deals".

 

[daman]

Well just thought I'd give a little update in case any future reader sees this.

Haven't been plowing to much been a mild winter so far here in Michigan but the few times we been out this oil has worked outstanding, just today -30 bellow wind chills and the pump worked flawlessly speedy in all directions.

Flow is NOT a problem,very pleased with pump performance and will be using this oil from here on out.

 

[MolaKule]

So did you settle on the HYGard Low Vis, or the TSC Traveller?

Apparently Shell Donax TDL also meets specs.

 

[daman]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
So did you settle on the HYGard Low Vis, or the TSC Traveller?

Apparently Shell Donax TDL also meets specs.

Yep settled on the low vis. HYgard,we have it here in the shop in bulk so its always readily at hand.

 

[ARHND]

Thanks for your answer, basically is for farming. The oil I have is a 76 Hydraulic Tractor Fluid and complies with te JD specs.