Equivalent for JD J20C Hygard low viscosity (2024)

For the little bit of oil that thing will need why not just throw some DEERE oil in it and be done with it???

If you are super concerned about the "Best" oil for your Gator then one thing to do is to filter the oil before adding to the machine.
The Deere oil is fine for your Gator.

Just use the John Deere oil. I work at a dealership and I have seen brake linings come apart in tractors using aftermarket hydraulic fluid. Deere hasnt released specs in years so even if the fluid says it meets JD specs, its from years ago. Definatly worth the extra money.
There are some things I use aftermarket for on my JD stuff but hydraulic fluid is not one of them!

I also work at a Deere dealer and I have seen parts fail because of cheap oil. A few extra bucks up front will save you big in the end. And low vis hygard is J20D not J20C. Also if you see any 303 fluid and it says that it meets deere specs, they are about 30-40 years behind the ball.

Bob; That's exactly what I was thinking of as a response. Since you allready said it all I can do is to second that !

Was this the roller bearing against the metal wheel trick ? And did the JD oil hold up as good as the Schaffer ?

Exactly. They usually say meets requirements for Hygard J20A which was outdated many years ago.

Don't go telling every one about John Deere oil ,,when they use TSC and other 'wierd' brand oil it's good for my busness I still have a few farm payments left....

okay guys - it looks like it is JD Hygard...there also seems to be a lot of JD employees on the board and I would rather those the business their way, as opposed to a competitor...thanks for your feedback guys- tstex

Carquest has a replacement for John Deere J20C. The part number is 760-01. As of Jan 6, 2012 runs about $14.00 a gallon

Folks, John Deere [b:25b8f77ce5]DOES NOT[/b:25b8f77ce5] manufacture oil! Being in parts purchasing for UPS all my life, I've contacted/ via chat with Castrol Motor Oil (a manufacturer of oils for many years) and gave them the John Deere part number "TY6354" - type J20C, as well as my application. Below is the transcript:
AL2: Thank you for contacting Castrol North America. How may I assist you today?
Danny S: Need your P/# for the below spec John Deere part number TY6354 - J20C Hy-Gard oil - Trans oil has a viscosity between the ISO grades of 46 and 68 @ 40°C Viscosity @ 40°C. 59 cSt, Viscosity @ 100°C. 9.4 cSt, Viscosity index. 140, Density. 0.89 g/cm3, Pour point. -40°C, Flash point.227°C
AL2: Do you know the model information of the piece of John Deere equipment?
Danny S: GT245
AL2: Please hold for one moment while I research that for you.
AL2: Castrol UTF meets John Deere J20A, J20C, JD303, Quatrol (Identification No. 55), J14B and J14C specifications.