Transmission and Hydraulic Oil

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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 HY-GARD LOW VISCOSITY

Other oils may be used if they meet one or more 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.

IMPORTANT: On tractors with IVT:

Only John Deere HY-GARD or John Deere BIO-HY-GARD II may be used.

Do NOT use HY-GARD LOW VISCOSITY. Do NOT use BIO-HY-GARD.


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.
1 BIO-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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