mixing oil in log splitter

[brada]

Hello, I just bought a new Iron and Oak 30 ton log splitter. The documentation said it would come dry with no fluid. It calls for AW32 hydraulic fluid. I have a ton of JDM -20C premium hydraulic transmission fluid. I used that, then found out it was not dry and had several gallons of the AW32 in it. Is this OK? Thanks in advance, Brad

 

[MolaKule]

What's the ISO spec on the JDM-20c?

Okay, you're talking about the JOHN DEERE HYGARD FLUID (JDM J20C).

It should work for the log splitter and mixing shouldn't be a problem.

 

[supercity]

In a warm climate fine. Cold, I would think twice. Most of these I see call for HVI 22, 32 or ATF. J20C is about 60cst?

 

[MolaKule]

The JDM J20C has a 100C kinematic viscosity of 9.3 cSt, which is an ISO 68.

 

[JR]

supercity, I just switch over to atf this winter. I will never use hydro fluid again in splitters. smooth as silk and not sluggish in the cold (-25*F), idle engine til it smooth out and run it. with hydro fluid it would be sluggish till the tank warmed up.


-harvey

 

[Mr_Joe]

Just looking at some of these threads on Hyd oil in splitters. Who in their right mind is using a wood splitter at -25f? Even on down below 15 F would be unlikely, though possible.

I'd rather be at 40 degrees on up, towards 65.