CT18fireman
Senior Member
Anyone have a source to spec different fluids. I guess I am mainly thinking about compression strength differences if there are any.
For example, previously I have run a Fisher Snowplow (originally used ATF) on a Central Hydraulic equipped truck. I saw no difference in performance. What I am wondering though is say one type of fluid able to handle a greater load in the same cylinder?
Say you have a dump truck will one fluid allow you to lift more? Or in a backhoe does one fluid allow for more breakout?
Obviously the differences are probably slim. I also realizze that all manufacturers want you to use their fluid for best performance etc.
I know that temperature has a pretty big affect on performance usually. Are there certain temps where fluid is at its optimum, what ranges really start to affect performance.
Probably thinking a lot more then I need to but as I have a complete fluid change coming on my TLB and the Dump I thought I would try to optimize the equipment as best as I can.
For example, previously I have run a Fisher Snowplow (originally used ATF) on a Central Hydraulic equipped truck. I saw no difference in performance. What I am wondering though is say one type of fluid able to handle a greater load in the same cylinder?
Say you have a dump truck will one fluid allow you to lift more? Or in a backhoe does one fluid allow for more breakout?
Obviously the differences are probably slim. I also realizze that all manufacturers want you to use their fluid for best performance etc.
I know that temperature has a pretty big affect on performance usually. Are there certain temps where fluid is at its optimum, what ranges really start to affect performance.
Probably thinking a lot more then I need to but as I have a complete fluid change coming on my TLB and the Dump I thought I would try to optimize the equipment as best as I can.