Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Oils

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

Following oils are preferred:

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

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

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

Use following oil when a biodegradable fluid is required:

John Deere BIO-HY-GARD ™ 1

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

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

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