Tractor Hydraulic Fluids
Nov 11, 2025
Written by Brian Irwin, Lubricants & Energy Sales Manager
Tractor hydraulic fluids are a multi-purpose lubricant that plays a critical part in your machinery’s operation. Tractor hydraulic fluids or (THF) or universal tractor hydraulic fluid (UTHF) are one in the same. They serve several components of farm and commercial equipment, including hydraulics, transmissions, final drives and wet brakes from a single reservoir.
Regular hydraulic fluid and tractor hydraulic fluids are not the same. Regular hydraulic fluids can cause damage to seals and wet brake linings. THF has additives that can handle the diverse needs of transmission and wet brakes. Some older machinery may have separate systems and require a specific hydraulic oil for each component.
Tractor hydraulic fluids are designed to reduce heat, prevent wear and protect against corrosion and oxidation. The two main types are mineral oil and synthetic. Mineral oil is common, and synthetics are used for high-performance and extreme temperature conditions. Common viscosities include 10W30, 20W and ISO46. Correct viscosity is crucial for proper system operation, especially in cold weather. Look for fluids with additives that provide anti-wear, corrosion inhibition, oxidation resistance and moisture dispersion to protect your equipment.
If you are unsure of what type of UTHF your equipment uses, Cenex and United Lubricants have web-based look-up tools that can be utilized to find the correct products.
You can reach us at the lube desk if you have any questions or would like to place an order: (402) 798-2170.
https://www.cenex.com/our-products/lubricants/find-by-equipment-type
https://united.lubeadvisor.com/
Tractor hydraulic fluids are a multi-purpose lubricant that plays a critical part in your machinery’s operation. Tractor hydraulic fluids or (THF) or universal tractor hydraulic fluid (UTHF) are one in the same. They serve several components of farm and commercial equipment, including hydraulics, transmissions, final drives and wet brakes from a single reservoir.
Regular hydraulic fluid and tractor hydraulic fluids are not the same. Regular hydraulic fluids can cause damage to seals and wet brake linings. THF has additives that can handle the diverse needs of transmission and wet brakes. Some older machinery may have separate systems and require a specific hydraulic oil for each component.
Tractor hydraulic fluids are designed to reduce heat, prevent wear and protect against corrosion and oxidation. The two main types are mineral oil and synthetic. Mineral oil is common, and synthetics are used for high-performance and extreme temperature conditions. Common viscosities include 10W30, 20W and ISO46. Correct viscosity is crucial for proper system operation, especially in cold weather. Look for fluids with additives that provide anti-wear, corrosion inhibition, oxidation resistance and moisture dispersion to protect your equipment.
If you are unsure of what type of UTHF your equipment uses, Cenex and United Lubricants have web-based look-up tools that can be utilized to find the correct products.
You can reach us at the lube desk if you have any questions or would like to place an order: (402) 798-2170.
https://www.cenex.com/our-products/lubricants/find-by-equipment-type
https://united.lubeadvisor.com/