Transmission and Hydraulic Oil

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Oils for Air Temperature Ranges


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 can be used if they meet one of the following specifications:

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

Use John Deere Bio Hy-Gard™ II oil when a biodegradable fluid is required.1

IMPORTANT: Valid for 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 oils that meet John Deere specification JDM J20D.


Hy-Gard 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-T-82 test method. Bio Hy-Gard II should not be mixed with mineral oils, because this reduces the biodegradability and makes proper oil recycling impossible.

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