Hello,
I have an old (1989) Altec AT200 bucket. This is a non-insulated telescoping type and its only used around my property a couple times a year. I try to maintain my equipment with the best parts and fluids, but lets be realistic... cost is significant factor on this one.
Altec replied to my inquiry saying that its either a gear or vane type pump and they recommended Conoco Super MV22 or equivalent. They mentioned that while I don't need dielectric oil, "most oils in this range are dielectric anyway".
I could be wrong...but I suspect that a dielectric oil is going to go through additional testing and certification which means $$.
For those not completely familiar with bucket trucks (or at least my bucket truck), its an open center system which consists of a pump, two hydraulic motors for rotation and extension, and two hydraulic cylinders for lift and bucket tilt, plus a bunch of electric valves and an 8 gal reservoir. That's it... no bearings, no transmission gears, no clutches.
Looking for your "much wiser than myself" recommendations before I run out and buy some TSC [censored] and call it a day.
Thank you
clint
I have an old (1989) Altec AT200 bucket. This is a non-insulated telescoping type and its only used around my property a couple times a year. I try to maintain my equipment with the best parts and fluids, but lets be realistic... cost is significant factor on this one.
Altec replied to my inquiry saying that its either a gear or vane type pump and they recommended Conoco Super MV22 or equivalent. They mentioned that while I don't need dielectric oil, "most oils in this range are dielectric anyway".
I could be wrong...but I suspect that a dielectric oil is going to go through additional testing and certification which means $$.
For those not completely familiar with bucket trucks (or at least my bucket truck), its an open center system which consists of a pump, two hydraulic motors for rotation and extension, and two hydraulic cylinders for lift and bucket tilt, plus a bunch of electric valves and an 8 gal reservoir. That's it... no bearings, no transmission gears, no clutches.
Looking for your "much wiser than myself" recommendations before I run out and buy some TSC [censored] and call it a day.
Thank you
clint