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[cubs4lifeofme]

So between this 1812 and the 1050 which is the better mowing machine?

 

[bkattner]

The one with the best condition engine and deck
The hydros are more convenient to mow with
1812 has more horsepower

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

Just took this 18 horsepower mower for a few laps around the yard. Hid mowes well but has one heck of a hydraulic whining noise ....but is a lot faster than my 1882

 

[snicklas]

Change the fluid and the filter. I had one come through once that didn't sound like a normal hydro. I pulled the cover and drained it out. The fluid that cam out looked like coffee with creamer in it.... a very light tan. Figure it was something like 303 Fluid..... I cleaned out the case, changed the filter and refilled with hy-tran..... sounded like the ones that I am used to. My guess is the tan was all the entrained moisture in the fluid.......

 

[mgwin]

You are correct on the tan. Good job.

 

[Oak]

That is a CCC serial number. Your machine was probably built in the first quarter of 1988.

 

[dschwandt]

One of CCC series #2 of which there were 20 different models built between '85 & '89.

 

[Kittermankadets85]

Pretty sure it’s an 1811 Being that it has hydraulic lift an 1812 would have a manual lift

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

1812. Has remotes.

 

[jstich]

Pretty sure it’s an 1811 Being that it has hydraulic lift an 1812 would have a manual lift

NOT!!!!

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

what brand of hydraulic oil should I use and filter

 

[jstich]

what brand of hydraulic oil should I use and filter

This should be interesting.

 

[snicklas]

This should be interesting.

x 2 LOL

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

This stuff any good ?

 

[mgonitzke]

Not as good as Hytran.

You can't go wrong with Hytran (or Mastertran if you are buying from a New Holland dealer...same product) and an OEM or Wix hydraulic filter.

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

Ok. Is hytran sold anywhere besides dealer

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

Interesting article on YouTube. " hytran vs. Universal hydraulic fluid "

 

[Oak]

Use the TSC stuff. Nothing wrong with it and it is a lot cheaper than Hytran. Use a Wix 51410, NAPA 1410 or a Cub Cadet hydro filter.

 

[mgonitzke]

Ok. Is hytran sold anywhere besides dealer

Cub Cadet dealer, Case-IH dealer, Case [construction equipment] dealer, or New Holland dealer. Those are your choices if you want the real thing.