D1302 (L2250) Oil recommendations

[Woarday]

Hi all, I recently purchased an L2250 and am going through all of the basic maintenance. What does everyone recommend for oil? The book stated 10w-30, but I also have some 15w-40 diesel on hand. The tractor shows ( I believe an accurate ) 735 hours currently.

Any other recommendations for basic checks/maintenance is very welcome. Thanks!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

15w40 Diesel rated oil is perfectly fine to use.

 

[85Hokie]

I'll second his recommendation ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Woarday]

15w40 Diesel rated oil is perfectly fine to use.

Excellent, thats what I was hoping for, thanks!

 

[85Hokie]

If the temps where you are get reaaaaaalllll cold - you may want to switch to 5w-40 - Rotella makes that in their T6 variety - sometimes it is harder to find than 15w-40

 

[Woarday]

If the temps where you are get reaaaaaalllll cold - you may want to switch to 5w-40 - Rotella makes that in their T6 variety - sometimes it is harder to find than 15w-40

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They do dip down, but usually not below the 20s-30s F for long (doubt Id be doing much with the tractor at that point lol).


Is there also a readily available transmission oil that is recommended? Im going to service the steering boxes and transmission while Im at it.

 

[85Hokie]

Without looking up your model - is that geared or HST?

 

[Woarday]

Without looking up your model - is that geared or HST?

Sorry I should have specified, geared.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I use Mystik JT5 as a reasonably cheap alternative to Kubota UDT.

 

[RCW]

Just a couple FYI’s…

I use the T6 85Hokie posted a picture of. I do use mine for snow blowing.

The 5w allows much easier starts than 15w. Used both. Just an FYI in case you notice hard cold starts. Otherwise, stick with the 15w-40.

The Mystic JT5 North Idaho Wolfman posted has been his favorite for a long time.

Great for your tractor. Usually in my local Tractor Supply store.

Since your tractor is a gear transmission it is not critical to use Kubota’s latest and greatest hydraulic fluid.

Your tractor is much more forgiving than one with a hydrostatic transmission (HST). Don’t let anyone convince you you need Kubota branded SUDT2 in your gear drive tractor.

SUDT2 won’t hurt it, but much more expensive than perfectly good alternatives.

 

[lugbolt]

oil war.

 

[The Evil Twin]

>10°, use 15w40
<10° use 10w30 or 5w40
One man's opinion

 

[Woarday]

Thanks all, that's sounds like a plan. Im actually having a heck of a time finding the right hydraulic filter, so might have to put it off until I can.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Best:

Part Details | Coleman Equipment

Not the best:

Hydraulic Filter fits Kubota B2150 B9200 L235 L275 L2250 L2550 L2850 L3250 38430-37710

Hydraulic Filter for Kubota Tractor(s) B2150, B9200, L235, L275, L2250, L2550, L2850, L3250. Replaces Kubota OEM Number(s) 38430-37710.

www.tractorpartsasap.com

 

[Woarday]

Best:

Part Details | Coleman Equipment

Not the best:

Hydraulic Filter fits Kubota B2150 B9200 L235 L275 L2250 L2550 L2850 L3250 38430-37710

Hydraulic Filter for Kubota Tractor(s) B2150, B9200, L235, L275, L2250, L2550, L2850, L3250. Replaces Kubota OEM Number(s) 38430-37710.

www.tractorpartsasap.com

I think Ill take option 1, thanks!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I think Ill take option 1, thanks!

Wise choice!
Your tractor will thank you for it!

 

[Woarday]

I was looking up filter compatibility to find a local filter, and saw the Baldwin BT8488 available at Napa. Has anyone used that before?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Baldwin filters are fine to use.
Don't know if that's the right number or not.

 

[Woarday]

Sounds good, I ordered the Kubota filter, but Im going to see if I can compare the 2 when it comes in to see if the Baldwin is an alternative. Ill post when I do.