Fall and winter bring colder temperatures to the farm. If you are using a low-quality tractor fluid, expect slower starts, choppy performance and faster wear on tractor parts. Making sure fluid meets current equipment specifications can be difficult, though. Equipment...
Farmers should always know how well their tractor’s hydraulic fluid resists oxidation, because oxidation is always happening. Oxidation of lubricants occurs when oxygen chemically attacks fluid base oils, an inherent susceptibility of hydrocarbon stocks. Additionally,...
