580B hydraulic fluid /torque tube

[Anthony158]

Hello,New owner of old 580B here with a question.
Is the hydraulic fluid for bucket/backhoe shared with torque tube hydraulic fluid?
I drained both plugs on bottom of bucket arms and refilled and I wasn’t sure if torque tube drain/refill would be a separate fluid change?

 

[henry.45]

Hello! Welcome to the community of 580B owners.

The hydraulic fluid for the bucket and backhoe is typically shared with the torque tube hydraulic fluid. However, it's essential to double-check your specific machine's manual to confirm. Draining and refilling the bottom plugs on the bucket arms should suffice, but if your manual recommends a separate fluid change for the torque tube, it's best to follow those instructions.

Please remember that using the correct fluid type and adhering to the recommended maintenance schedule are crucial for your machine's longevity and performance.

Wishing you success and satisfaction with your 580B!

 

[Anthony158]

Thank you!

 

[Tinkerer]

The torque tube has a dipstick on the top of the case - left rear.

The hydraulic fluid is is stored in the loader frame. There threaded plugs that need to be removed to check the oil level.
They are not interconnected.
You should get a copy of the operators manual for the maintenance details.

 

[HarleyHappy]

I smell a bot.

 

[Shimmy1]

I smell a bot.

Or a wannabee hacker in his parent's basement.

 

[Shimmy1]

I smell a bot.

Curious what it was. Gone now.....

 

[stinky64]

Me thinks a bot, all posts from jamesandrew gone, wonder if self retracted or had a little help from moderators? Check previous posts from ole' henry as well, peaked my BS radar before.