QuestionI was bushhogging and the hydraulic lift quit working. Checked fluid it is low. What weight fluid do I need to use. What weight for the transmission also.
I live in Alabama,USA
Thank-you for your time, Billy
AnswerBilly here is a list of oils recomended by Castrol here in australia for your tractor you may need to get a matching oil in your country.
FORD (Also see NEW HOLLAND, VERSATILE) [Tractors]
2000
Crankcase
CASTROL AGRI MP PLUS
A quality multi-purpose oil suitable for a wide range of farm applications. Delivering performance and protection for engines, transmissions, wet brakes, hydraulics and front axles. It has also been formulated as a gear lubricant and is ideally suited as a ‘heavy weight' anti-squawk tractor transmission fluid and as a hydraulic fluid in most farm machinery. CASTROL RX SUPER
A SAE 15W-40, API CH-4/SJ mid ash multigrade detergent diesel engine oil specifically designed to suit the requirements of the latest US heavy duty diesel engines.
CASTROL TECTION PLUS
A mid ash SAE 15W-40 multigrade diesel engine oil approved for use by all major European heavy duty truck manufacturers. Also suitable for certain Japanese and most US engines. Meets the tough standards of ACEA E5 and Volvo VDS-3 for wear protection, bore polish and oil consumption control. SAE 15W-40, ACEA: E3, E5, B3, MB 228.3, Volvo VDS-2, VDS-3, API CI-4, MAN 3275, Global DHD-1, Mack EO-M Plus, Cummins CES 20071, 72, 76, 77, 78 CASTROL CRF MULTIGRADE
CASTROL DIESEL X
Capacity 5.7 Litres
Trans./Diff.
CASTROL AGRI AS TRANS PLUS
A universal, wet brake transmission/hydraulic fluid designed to satisfy the requirements of most tractor and farm machinery manufactures. Its anti-squawk (AS) characteristics improve brake efficiency and help minimise the effect of wet brake chatter. It is recommended for the farmer with a variety of equipment who wishes to standardise on one ‘medium weight' viscosity transmission/hydraulic fluid.
Capacity 12.5 Litres (See Note 514, 14)
Rear Axle - Rear Axle
CASTROL AGRI AS TRANS PLUS
A universal, wet brake transmission/hydraulic fluid designed to satisfy the requirements of most tractor and farm machinery manufactures. Its anti-squawk (AS) characteristics improve brake efficiency and help minimise the effect of wet brake chatter. It is recommended for the farmer with a variety of equipment who wishes to standardise on one ‘medium weight' viscosity transmission/hydraulic fluid.
Capacity 24 Litres (See Note 514)
Notes
14 If belt pulley fitted, add extra fluid or fill separately.
514 Consistently operating in high ambient temperatures, may also use CASTROL AGRI MP PLUS.
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/default.asp?Section=12&Make=609&Model=9...
Billy this is the page location if you need to have a look at it hope this all helps.
Kind regards Danny Last
