Heavy Equipment Hydraulic Fluid

You can run others in the hydraulic system but only use the case stuff in the trans and diff.

Heavy equipment hydraulic fluid. Each oem specifies the type of hydraulic fluid and viscosity grade suitable for their machines says alex smith heavy duty off road natural gas segment manager for castrol. Free shipping on many items. The fluid is controlled directly or automatically by control valves and distributed through hoses. It s expensive but it s the right fluid for the machine.

Heavy construction vehicles are a common example. As far as hydraulic oil recommendations go for commercial reasons relating to warranty it is wise to follow the equipment manufacturer s recommendations. Hydraulic machines use liquid fluid power to perform work. Aw or anti wear type fluids have their own uses in commercial heavy equipment in systems designed for this type fluid most commonly where the hydraulic system is segregated to hydraulic components only such as excavators skid steer loaders and other machines that do not have clutch or brakes discs operating in the common sump.

In this type of machine hydraulic fluid is pumped to various hydraulic motors and hydraulic cylinders throughout the machine and becomes pressurized according to the resistance present.