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    • December 13, 2018 at 2:08 pm #48389
      GNXGuy
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        I inquired last week about what Hydraulic fluids to use in my tractor. I seem to get all sorts of answers probably because my question is not as clear as it should be.

        I have a Foton 704 and have used the following fluids in the respective locations for the past 9 years. Everything has worked without issues. Some have suggested using 80-90 weight gear oil in the rear Gear/ Transmission.

        Probably only put 25-30 hours a year on the tractor

        -Front Axle–Universal Hydraulic Oil
        -Front Hubs–Universal Hydraulic Oil
        -Power Steering–Universal Hydraulic Oil
        -Rear Gear / Transmission (same fill location)–Universal Hydraulic Oil
        -3pt / FEL–Universal Hydraulic Oil

        Should I change what I have been using?

        Thank you

        Joe

      • December 14, 2018 at 2:31 pm #48392
        DavidPrivett
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          if I was going to use hydro oil where gear oil is required, universal is what I would use. It is a heavier weight so the oil surface on the gears should hold better. And if used in cold temps would make it flow easier except in the power steering still a bit heavy there. But if mostly used in hot locations it would be ok in the power steering but to thin everywhere else. Let me state this if the tractor is pulling a load like a plow or bog harrow use the correct oil for each sump. It does not take that many hours with the incorrect lube it mess things up when loaded.

        • December 14, 2018 at 4:45 pm #48393
          GNXGuy
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            Thank you

            Whenever I asked this question in the past everybody just says use hydraulic oil but they didn’t pinpoint the specific locations. I always thought that gear oil should be used in the front hubs and in the front Differential.

            Only load I put on the tractor is picking up pallets with FEL or running a 8 foot wide brush hog for 20 or so hours per year.

            So this is where I am now.

            -Front Axle–3 gallons 80w90 gear oil
            -Front Hubs–1 gallon 80w90 gear oil
            -Power Steering–.66 gallons AW46 Hydraulic Oil
            -Rear Gear / Transmission (same fill location)–15 gallons Universal Hydraulic Oil
            -3pt / FEL—-5.5+ gallons AW46 Hydraulic Oil

            How does this look now???

            This Foton 704 uses over 25 gallons of fluid total plus 2.5 gallons of 15w40 engine oil. About $350.00 per fluid change plus filters.

            Thank you

            Joe

          • December 15, 2018 at 10:00 am #48395
            DavidPrivett
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              that looks like it will work, I think your tractor and mine are similar in fluid layout. One thing engine oil is the most important to replace as long as the other systems are kept water free .

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