NH 140 hydraulic fluid equivalent

[rkcr]

Is this identical to something I can get without making the long drive to the dealer? Besides that, I kinda like to know what I'm using.
Thanks
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[rkcr]

Duh, my mistake, it's NH 134. It's used in a common sump supplying hydraulics, axle and hydro. Do other manufacturers use common supplies?

[Gone2dMtns]

I've always been hesitant to use anything other than what the OEM specifies... but we all know the dealer makes his money on aftermarket sales. I recently changed my hydro fluid on the TC-33D and used the Hydro/Trans fluid that Sams Club has on the shelf. The label states compatability with NH 134 and quite a few others... plus I saved some $$$. I know that a few other outlets sell hyro/trans fluid... like Tractor Supply, etc. You'll have to check the compatability.

As a side note... I was speaking with my NH sales guy and I mentioned that I was performing the 300 hour service on my TC-33D. He said "Mike... most people NEVER change their hydro fluid". Well, I can't speak for "most people" but I can tell you that I am really glad that I dropped the oil when I did. Some of it (hydro fluid) looked like a milk shake when it I removed the drain plug. I'll definitely be sticking to the service intervals despite what "most people" do.

[Dutch-NJ]

There are differences in hydro oil. Even Sam's Club sells two different grades. I don't know what the differences are, and I don't want to waste my time trying to figure it out.

For older machines that need work anyway, I use anything.

For good machines, I use OEM fluid, filters, and belts. It may cost more, but the way I see it........... Why take a chance?

[dd85]

There are differences in hydro oil. Even Sam's Club sells two different grades. I don't know what the differences are, and I don't want to waste my time trying to figure it out.

For older machines that need work anyway, I use anything.

For good machines, I use OEM fluid, filters, and belts. It may cost more, but the way I see it........... Why take a chance?

The major difference in the 2 hydraulic oils is one is hydraulic oil, hydraulic use only (it has no bearing lubricant).
The other is a Transmission/hydraulic oil (it has bearing lubricant).
It is better to use the Factory oils, especially if under warranty.

The 300 hour hydraulic oil change is just for the reason that was stated. Normally the 300 hours is over 3 to 4 years. Thats a long time on oil that gets as hot as it does in a hydro. :goodl:

[rkcr]

Thanks for the responses. I think I will stick with OEM at least through the warranty, maybe longer. Gonna try to care for this tractor like I used to care for cars.
rr

[Gone2dMtns]

Thanks for the responses. I think I will stick with OEM at least through the warranty, maybe longer. Gonna try to care for this tractor like I used to care for cars.
rr

We sound a lot alike... I'm pretty anal when it comes to performing service at the specified intervals. I wanted to come back to state that I did have to deliberate a while to make the decision to use another brand of hydro/trans fluid. I think the motivating factor was the fact my NH dealer wasn't open on Saturday (it was the off season) and I needed to "get r done". It also occured to me that NH, JD, and others aren't in the oil refining business and they merely private label the stuff. Now if we can only figure out where they get it... hmmmm :confused: