By TODD SHEARER
Lubricants Webpage
One of the harshest environments in an agricultural tractor is within the hydraulic system.
Here, the “tractor hydraulic fluid” must overcome many challenges in providing protection of many components, materials, complex systems, higher operating temperatures and various loads. The multifunctional role of this fluid cannot and should not be compromised. Universal fluids, like FS Power Fluid,™ are chemically designed and field tested for use in farm tractors and off-highway equipment.
Every hour of equipment downtime/lost production is costly. While there is never a good time for unexpected repairs, having assets you can depend on is more critical than ever. That’s where fluid choice can make all the difference.
Selecting the right fluid — one that’s been formulated to equipment manufacturers’ specifications and tested over thousands of hours in the real world — will keep your tractors in the field, working at top performance. The use of less expensive fluids causes much higher wear rates, resulting in damage to equipment and downtime that far exceeds the extra cost of using a premium quality fluid. It is critical that you fully understand the protection that your fluid choice provides.
As tractor hydraulic system requirements continue to change, putting more stress on the fluid, additive technology must also continue to meet the latest specifications. This includes addressing higher and more stable friction requirements while maintaining noise suppression, gear wear protection, hydraulic pump protection as well as resistance to rust, corrosion, and oxidation.
Offering exceptional performance, FS Power Fluid is a universal fluid formulated specifically for tractors using a centralized system to lubricate the transmission, differential, wet brake, power steering and hydraulic systems. FS Power Fluid is formulated using high-viscosity-index base oils and a state-of-the-art additive system that provides anti-wear properties, the ability to carry heavy-differential gear loads, resistance to oxidation stress from high temperatures, and the special balance of frictional properties required to prevent wet brake chatter and provide smooth operation.
FS Power Fluid™ has the credentials you can trust with thousands of hours of field test performance. Contact your local FS Energy Specialist for more information.
Todd Shearrer is manager of GROWMARK’s business development-lubricants.