[AT] Off-topic: Bobcat hydraulic fluid

[Spencer Yost]

The other reason I do not want to use bobcat brand is because the dealership is about 45 minutes away. Tractor supply is 12 minutes :-).  Since I am just topping off I only need to buy the gallon jug so we're not talking about a big monetary difference. It's more about convenience and lack of free time for unnecessary driving.

Thanks for all the advice!

Spencer Yost

> On Aug 26, 2017, at 8:32 AM, Stephen Offiler <soffiler at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I'm pretty much with Mike M on this.  What I would do is research what the
> Bobcat fluid crosses over to, assuming that info is available.  Then I'd go
> with the fluid that has the right combination of proven reputation, cost,
> and availability.
> 
> SO
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 12:57 AM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Allow me to replace the word "feeling"  with the word "proven". Mobil
>> 424 fluid is a well respected fluid among people that use their machines
>> daily.  Is John Hall "feeling" when he dumps red into green and green
>> into red?
>> 
>> Mike M
>> 
>>> On 8/25/2017 11:56 PM, Dave wrote:
>>> “Using a brand name gives me a better feeling” may sound silly to
>> some/many, but the way a man “feels” about what he does counts a LOT to
>> that particular man! We all need to do what we know is RIGHT—FOR US!
>>>      Dave
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 25, 2017, at 11:38 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Spencer, TSC fluid is as cheap as you can get when it comes to
>>>> additive's and quality control. I recently needed to change the fluid in
>>>> my Mahindra tractor and used TSC fluid. It works fine, but i do notice a
>>>> chatter when the bucket is raised that I didn't have before, nothing
>>>> major. I'm due for another change at 1000 hours and have ordered Mobil
>>>> Fluid 424 online. It was a little more, but I'm sure much less than the
>>>> Bobcat brand. Using a brand name gives me a better feeling, plus the
>>>> pour point was much better in cold weather, something you don't need to
>>>> worry about, but I do. Unless you have a major leak and are only topping
>>>> off a quart a year, I would fill it with whatever was locally available
>>>> that meets Bobcats' specs.
>>>> 
>>>> Mike M
>>>> 
>>>>> On 8/25/2017 9:08 PM, Spencer Yost wrote:
>>>>> I have a mid-1990s bobcat model 753. I need to top off the hydraulic
>> fluid. The current fluid is recent fluid change and is a bobcat brand,
>> because there was a main hydraulic line that had to be replaced so they
>> completely redid the oil when they did the line. Can I get something from
>> tractor supply to top it off? Or should I use bobcat brand only? I've hit
>> up The construction forums but there seems to be a bunch of guys whose use
>> their equipment for commercial use, and they just simply don't want to risk
>> offbrand oil's. So not much help.   They just say use Bobcat.  But for my
>> little farm I don't mind risking it. I run it 30 hours a year.   Not 30
>> hours a week.
>>>>> 
>>>>> What type/weight would you get?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Spencer Yost
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> AT mailing list
>>>>> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ---
>>>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
>>>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> AT mailing list
>>>> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> AT mailing list
>>> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> AT mailing list
>> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
>> 
> _______________________________________________
> AT mailing list
> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at