Winter plowing with backhoe

[mbavers]

1996 Case Super K 4WD: I need to plow snow in temps down near zero F. I preheat the engine (both oil and water) and it starts and runs fine. I will plow in 4WD. How will the transaxle and, most of all, the front differential, fare under these cold conditions?

ALSO: What fluid to use in the front differential?

 

[mbavers]

1996 Case Super K 4WD: I need to plow snow in temps down near zero F. I preheat the engine (both oil and water) and it starts and runs fine. I will plow in 4WD. How will the transaxle and, most of all, the front differential, fare under these cold conditions?

ALSO: What fluid to use in the front differential?

I should add to the above: I use chains on all wheels; V-bar on the front. I've done this for many years and no problems.

 

[Joe H]

Same tractor those many years?

Why worry now?

Joe H

 

[mbavers]

Same tractor those many years?

Why worry now?

Joe H

I usually plow with my truck and move snow piles during warmer weather (25-30°) with the backhoe loader bucket; never ran the backhoe in these temps (0-10°).

 

[Zewnten]

Maybe drain the axles and put in a known oil rated for cold weather?