Compare hydraulic oils. 10w and ISO46? Which to use?
Sep 16, 2011 · 10W (6.1cSt viscosity @ 100 degC) is right in between an ISO 32 (5.4cSt @ 100 degC) and ISO 46 (6.7cSt @ 100 degC). So if your spec calls for 10W you might possibly run into overheating issues if you use ISO 46.
SAE 10W for hydraulic oil - TractorByNet
Apr 1, 2007 · In another life, I worked for a Caterpillar dealer as a mechanic, trainer, and technical contact guy. Caterpillar specified 10w engine oil as hydraulic fluid. They also used 50w engine oil as gear lubricant in stead of 90w. The engine oil and the gear lubricant had the same viscosity just different way of measuring viscosity.
10W-30 HYD replacement or substitute - TractorByNet
Apr 28, 2011 · If Wacker specifies 10w-30 oil that means engine oil. This is a fairly common recommendation for hydraulic and hydrostatic systems NOT containing clutch packs or wet brakes. May 6, 2019 / 10W-30 HYD replacement or substitute
Hydraulic oil vs 10-30 vs tractor hyd fluid - Heavy Equipment Forums
Sep 24, 2015 · My problem with using engine oil for hydraulics, is hydraulic oil IIRC is made to allow the dirt to settle out in the sump (where there should be a drain). Engine oil is loaded with detergents, that keep the dirt in suspension. (And removed by the filter only)
10W-30 oil for hydraulics - Heavy Equipment Forums
Jul 9, 2019 · The hydraulic fluid/oil is designed for one thing only and that is as a hydraulic fluid. UTF type products have a greatly different additive package than plain hydraulic oils. They have friction modifiers as are needed in hydrostatic transmissions, EP (extreme pressure) additives for things like gears, usually have a much higher anti-foam ...
Hydraulic Oil - what do the numbers mean? - TractorByNet
Mar 27, 2002 · An ISO 32 has the viscosity equivalent of an SAE 10w oil. An ISO 68 rating would equal an SAE 20w oil requirement. John Deere's LOW VISCOSITY HY-GARD (JD20D) has a viscosity rating of 32cST@ 40C.
CAT HYDO Hydraulic Oil Alternatives? - Heavy Equipment Forums
Sep 6, 2023 · An SAE10W hydraulic oil from any reputable oil company (Mobil, Shell, Conco, etc) would be my suggestion. They will all produce an oil of an equivalent specification to Cat HYDO 10W. Mobil used to produce the oil for Cat, I'm not sure if they still do. Look for any oil that passes the Eaton/Vickers 35VQ25 Vane Pump test, that is a good guideline.
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Jul 9, 2019 · After doing a little research, I discovered most tractor transmission /hyd. fluids are 10W-30 and low temp. is 5W-30 but some list a temperature range instead of the weight. The best bang for the buck I found for a premium conventional fluid is …
10W40 Oil Versus Hydraulic Fluid--Again - TractorByNet
Jul 4, 2003 · A data point--I have a John Deere skid steer--1995 vintage. The hydro fluid recommendation from the manufacturer is 10w 30 motor oil--detergent motor oil. A second data point--a Toro "Z" series mower. The hydraulic fluid is Mobil 1. A detergent synthetic oil. I think that many modern hydraulic systems are designed to be used with detergent oils.
10W40 motor oil in hydraulics? - TractorByNet
May 2, 2009 · I just bought a Ford 1600 with an ARPS 728 backhoe. The BH service manual called for 10W40 oil to be used in the reservoir. Do they make 10W40 hydraulic fluid or are they calling for regular 10W40 motor oil? Thanks for the help.