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710G can i mix hydraulic fluids?

Catdawg ยท 2012-11-05 16:54

Hi i have a leak and cannot get the DA lubricant brand fluid for my backhoe that it has in it now... my question is can i use another brand that is made for my backhoe and mix the two? thanks

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  1. #1Deon2012-11-05 20:58

    Catdawg, These are the spec numbers for the Deere hydraulic and transmission with wet brakes. John Deere J 20C, J 20D, J 21A You can us any brand that meets one or all of these numbers.

  2. #2Catdawg2012-11-06 12:39

    By use do you mean mix?

  3. #3Deon2012-11-06 20:13

    Assuming the previous owner used the proper oil, yes you can mix.

  4. #4Catdawg2012-11-07 16:58

    Thanks Deon, Yes the previous owner was Granite construction who uses the proper fluids and oils in everything they run... I spoke with the "oiler" to confirm. Appreciate the reply, I'm going to repair the outrigger to solve this leak issue.