Transmission and Hydraulic Oil

Use oil with a viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.

The following oils are preferred:

  • John Deere HY-GARD ™
  • John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD ™

Other oils may be used if they meet one of the following:

  • John Deere Standard JDM J20C
  • John Deere Standard JDM J20D

Use John Deere BIO-HY-GARD II ™ 1 or BIO-HY-GARD ™ 1 when a biodegradable fluid is required.

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HY-GARD is a trademark of Deere & Company.
BIO-HY-GARD II is a trademark of Deere & Company.
BIO-HY-GARD is a trademark of Deere & Company.

1BIO-HY-GARD II meets or exceeds the minimum biodegradability of 80 % within 21 days according to CEC L-33-A-93 test method. BIO-HY-GARD meets or exceeds the minimum biodegradability of 80 % within 21 days according to CEC L-33-T-82 test method. These oils should not be mixed with mineral oils because this reduces the biodegradability and makes proper oil recycling impossible.

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