Massey Ferguson gc1723e front axle fluid/oil

[Kevk]

Manual calls for permatran 821 for front axle as well as hydraulic system.
Would it be better to use gear oil in front axle? Or is it possibly because of maybe yellow metals in there? GL4 instead of GL5 maybe?
Thanks for any information

 

[JavierH19]

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Thread 'Permatran 821 xl alternative'

Feb 25, 2023

Looking at alternatives to Permatran 821xl for my Massey Ferguson 1742 tractor, i see an oil that "meets Massey Ferguson M1143,M1145". I have searched but cant seem to find what these specs are. Could someone point me in right direction to look up these specs please?

• jt7
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• Forum: Tractor Fluids

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It's been discussed before so there's good info here. Doesn't seem to be anything that special really.

Gl4 75/80w-90 is about the same viscosity as a 40 grade oil and yellow metal safe which the front diff could have as I don't know. Don't imagine though. Though plenty of diffs, hydraulic systems, and transmissions have called for plain motor oil in the past.

Seems to be a 15w-40 or 10w-30 in viscosity.
https://parts.agcocorp.com/ca/en/p/permatran-821xl-plus-extended-life-2-5-gallon/79035449

 

[greaseguy15]

I believe you can use most tractor hydraulic fluids in this application. Looks to be a pretty general spec.