Fluids and Filters

[Trapper-Randy]

Ok I got some questions for yall! I took a New Holland L175 skidsteer as trade for an old dozer I had.The machine has around 3200 hrs on it and I know that is alot but I am only using it around the house. I am thinking of doing a complete fluid change so I know where I stand. I have no idea what brand or type of fluids that are in it now. Should I go with what the owners manual says? The previous owner says he is not sure. The next question is what brand of filters do yall use and reccomend? I have been using Baldwin filters for awhile on other things and have had good luck so far. Its nice to hear other opinions. T-R

 

[Mike10]

Probably the best thing to do is change the hydraulic oil twice since you do not know what is in it. Whenever you change the oil there is still a couple of gallons in the system you can not drain. By changing the oil twice you at least dilute the original oil to a lesser concentration.
I always find it strange, people spend alot of money on their equipment and then try to put the cheapest filters they can find on their expensive machinery. Go with original equipment, there is a difference in filters.

 

[Trapper-Randy]

Probably the best thing to do is change the hydraulic oil twice since you do not know what is in it. Whenever you change the oil there is still a couple of gallons in the system you can not drain. By changing the oil twice you at least dilute the original oil to a lesser concentration.
I always find it strange, people spend alot of money on their equipment and then try to put the cheapest filters they can find on their expensive machinery. Go with original equipment, there is a difference in filters.

So New Holland makes their own filters or are they made by someone else with New Hollands name put on them? T-R

 

[SkidRoe]

So New Holland makes their own filters or are they made by someone else with New Hollands name put on them? T-R

Doubtful they make their own. But buying the one from the dealer at least guarantees that you are getting a filter of the correct micron rating and of decent quality. I researched this with the filters for my Bobcat. At first I thought the filter was expensively priced, but then I did some research. Turns out, almost all reputable filter manufacturers were charging the same price within a couple of bucks. Might as well go with the OEM filter. Besides, filters and oil are cheap when compared to pumps and motors.

 

[Trapper-Randy]

Doubtful they make their own. But buying the one from the dealer at least guarantees that you are getting a filter of the correct micron rating and of decent quality. I researched this with the filters for my Bobcat. At first I thought the filter was expensively priced, but then I did some research. Turns out, almost all reputable filter manufacturers were charging the same price within a couple of bucks. Might as well go with the OEM filter. Besides, filters and oil are cheap when compared to pumps and motors.

I am not trying to be cheap. I am just thinking about availability. The nearest NH dealer is about an our away and the nearest auto parts store is 5 minutes away. T-R

 

[Tazza]

I am not trying to be cheap. I am just thinking about availability. The nearest NH dealer is about an our away and the nearest auto parts store is 5 minutes away. T-R

You can try the parts shop and see if they can cross refrence them for you. Never hurts to try.

 

[SkidRoe]

I am not trying to be cheap. I am just thinking about availability. The nearest NH dealer is about an our away and the nearest auto parts store is 5 minutes away. T-R

Hey T-R, that is a different story. Yes, by all means, shop them around. But I would stick to name brands, like Fram or Wix. I have seen Baldwin filters, but have no experience with them. I checked their website - you are looking for p/n BT8848-MPG. Ballpark price: $48