what type of oil does my L553 drink?

[scottlandyard]

Now that im almost done with several hundred dollars worth of hoses, i just need to install the new fuel tank then i can set the machine back on the wheels and fill it up with oil. My local shop has about 5 different types. John Deere, ATF, yada yada. What should i buy for my L553 and how many 5 gallon pails? Im working on a slide show so i can show you the progress. Ill get a link to it as soon as its ready. Thanks Scottlandyardspares

 

[Earthwerks Unlimited]

I'm fairly sure it's 15 gallons, but you have to consider there may be half or more just in the dry system. I use regular, general purpose hydrualic oil, but not ATF. I used to use ATF in all my older equipment but its expensive. My new New Holland stuff says it needs 10W-30 motor oil. That's about 25% higher, so I use regular hydraulic fluid with no problems.

 

[scottlandyard]

I'm fairly sure it's 15 gallons, but you have to consider there may be half or more just in the dry system. I use regular, general purpose hydrualic oil, but not ATF. I used to use ATF in all my older equipment but its expensive. My new New Holland stuff says it needs 10W-30 motor oil. That's about 25% higher, so I use regular hydraulic fluid with no problems.

Thanks. I can get 5 gallon pails for $25-ish. Thanks!

 

[Chummins]

Thanks. I can get 5 gallon pails for $25-ish. Thanks!

I have a 553 with the kubota diesel engine and i use 15w40 in the engine and any kind of hydraulic transmission oil in the chain case reservoir for the hydraulics. I get my hydraulic transmission oil from tractor supply.