This video was a Godsend for me! I own a 5555 that has been dripping hydraulic fluid from under the transmission and was unsure how to check the fluid level and fill it. In the comments section a couple people said to remove the vent plug behind the seat to fill it and that worked great! I haven't figured out where the leak is coming from but at least in the meantime I can keep adding fluid so the pump doesn't burn up! The owners manual isn't much help.
Thanks Pete, I have a Mahindra 6075 4WD Cab tractor. I too have looked everywhere on the 50 hour oil and hydraulic fluid change . Hank with Hamilton Farms and you are the only ones to give me a clue as to what I should do. I have about 18 hours so far on my tractor. I have time but want to be prepared. Again thank you.
I have a Mahindra 5555 and the add plug for the transmission fluid is behind the seat 1 inch hole where you fill it the hole that you put it in on this video is where you check the fluid level on mine
Thanks for the video, I am in the process of trading in a small Kubota on a bigger tractor and am looking at the 4540. These tractors remind me of my old IH.
This is harder than changing the oil off T-40 Russian tank. I'm looking for a tractor and I was debating whether I should get Kubota or Mahindra, but this process is a deal-breaker for me. Thank you for the video sir.
Informative, Def a help knowing what to expect.... I'm pretty sure you covered this, but, when I removed the spin on filter, I got a drenching in Hyd fluid. Probably 3ish quarts. Good info in this vid, thanks for sharing.
Chad Flowers You're welcome, it's really frustrating when you can't find any information on this. I think Mahindra wants you to bring it to the dealership when we just would rather do it our selves and save some time and money.
You should have gotten a thick glossy color page Owner's Manual with your tractor and a CD in a sleeve on the inside front or back cover. The CD has the Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Parts Catalog and a couple others in digital format with active links. If you didn't get that then I'd go back to the dealer and request it. If you just didn't find it, take the CD out and put it in a safe place.
Hello Pete and anyone else confused by the hydraulic fluid specs described in the Mahindra 5555 operators manual. It says to use SAE 80W UTTO which is a confusing bunch of malarkey. UTTO is an abbreviation for Universal Tractor Transmission Fluid. When you cross reference 80W UTTO it crosses over to 30W. Yes, I know it's confusing and why they describe it that way beats the heck out of me. With that said the good old Traveler Premium sold at TSC will be just fine when it comes time to change the hydraulic fluid. When I asked the techs where I bought my Mahindra 5555 about what they use when one comes in for service I was told that unless the customer specifies a different brand they use a product similar to Traveler Premium since it's less expensive than the name brands and performs the same. ( TSC doesn't sell 55 gallon drums of Traveler as far as I know or they would use it ). I hope my comment sheds some light on the subject and by all means do NOT go out and put 11 gallons of 80 weight in the transmission or something really bad will happen really quick. :-)
Thanks for the informative video. I have a 5155 that’s just coming up on its 50 hr service so this was VERY helpful. The one question I have and apparently many others do is the hyd oil specification. I agree the 80w listed in the manual is dead wrong. You noted the use of TSC Premium Tractor Fluid which I have used over the years in other machines with very good luck. However, the label on the back of this product no longer lists Mahindra,. Maybe this is due to the different tranny types they offer, mine is a shuttle. Have you done any more research on this topic?
You can remove a square headed drain plug from the back of the rear axle below the PTO before removing the cleanable screen to drain most of the oil . I own a 2017 5555 with less than 500 hours on it and have mostly had small problems with poorly designed hose clamps and inferior rubber hoses that allows coolant and oil leaks. If the tractor sits for awhile the clutch friction disc sticks to the flywheel. On several occasions I've had to run the front end loader into a tree to get the clutch to release. Some people make a clamp to hold the clutch pedal in the disengaged position if the tractor is going to sit for awhile. The shuttle shift gears will grind badly if the clutch is dragging. If I slip the clutch excessively a few times it seems to remove some of the rust and reduce or eliminate the shuttle grinding. A hydraulic fitting under the tin cover that has the ID plate in front of the seat was leaking a lot of fluid. I removed the seat and cover to access the fitting and discovered a defective sealing washer behind the fitting. The hose clamps Mahindra uses are junk so I replace them with higher quality stainless clamps.
Pete B. (Mahindra 2538) I asked the general manager at the dealership about the 50 hour, he told me they just change the oil and lube it. He said they change the other fluids at 100 hours. What is your opinion on this based on your experience?
you should have a trans oil fill behind the seat...it should say breather. i like the 1/4 pipe connector solution and pump set up though. glad you made a video of the maintenance routine, cause like you said, there is no reference on the net that i found. and the manuals are a little vague.
I was going to use the breather hole, I took off the breather cap and looked down inside but it didn't go directly through to the transmission and I noticed a drain plug below it, so I didn't want to take a change. But I guess it must drain down to the trans. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for sharing your 50 hour maintenance video. I would be really reluctant to use 30 weight oil in a transmission. The prudent thing to do is ensure beyond any doubt, that the transmission and hydraulic oil requirements are correct... And another poster indicated new oil ought to replace the 50 hour oil that is drained. Oil is the bloodline of the engine and is one of the easiest things to deal with that can offer great protection and ensure longevity of the engine and hydraulic system.
I can't find anything online about that, but I read on some forum that it was a 10w-30 hydraulic oil they use. I can't see it being 80w oil, it would be to hard for the hydraulic pump to push through all the lines. The oil that came out of the trans is very thin, definitely not 80w. But who knows.
Great vid! I’ve got the same 5555. I hit a stump on one of the hyd lines under the front and had a decent leak. Now the movement of the loader and steering are very squishy and jerky during operation. Seems like it may have air in the system I’m guessing or could it just be low? Know if I would need to bleed the system after topping it up? And or how? Thanks 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing the video. I have a 6065 and this is the closest to our tractor. The manual is all over the place. I know it wasn't covered but what is the best way to drain the fuel filter once a week for water. Do you happen to have a video for that?
@@petebeasttexashomesteadingThank you. The manual isn't very clear with things and don't label good. You did a great job with everything and appreciate you taking the time to make the video to help others out.
OK so on the 5555 on the left side of the tractor toward the front is the fuel filter. Under that (i mean sticking down vertically under the fuel filter) is the fuel water sensor. You have to disconnect the electrical cable to it, then unscrew it about 1 to 2 turns until diesel starts to run out of the channel that's drilled into the sensor. You just need something to catch it. That's it. I just did it and it's easy.
If this was mine, I think I would buy a second "screen" filter to expedite the job if it wasn't too expensive. But that's just me. Also, how about putting say a 45 or 90 degree fitting on that engine oil drain next time to eliminate having to pull the shaft cover. Would that work? What does it call for as the next service interval?
Thanks for the ideas, the next engine oil change is at 500 hours and I like the idea of putting an angled fitting on the oil pan. The next transmission oil change is at 1000 hours, so it will be a while.
Fumoto has been making valves for years for this very reason. Be careful looking at knockoffs. I had the oil plug thread specs at one time for my 6530 but misplaced them. You might could call your local dealer and get the specs and then find them on Fumoto's website. Seems like they're normally about $35. But for the money, taking 4 bolts out is pretty easy for something that doesn't get changed that often unless you use your tractor for business.
That's quite a claim that their 80/90W spec is that wrong. I need confirmation that a much lighter oil won't destroy the hydraulic system. 80/90W is a pretty standard manual transmission oil. I have the smaller 2545 BTW. Any big difference? You're right about no information anywhere!
I ended up going to the Mahindra dealer and picked up a 5 gallon bucket of the universal transmission fluid to top it off, and it looks and feels like it's 10/30W oil just like the fluid that came out of my transmission. I know what 80/90 looks and feels like and I can assure you, what they sell and what came out of my transmission is not 80/90W plus it would be to difficult for the hydraulic system to push 80/90W oil through the hydraulic system. I think they need to update their owners manual because I can see 80/90W going into a manual transmission only. But if that transmission is also using the hydraulic fluid, then it can't be 80/90W
Time 8:53 he taps the filter tube with a hammer but see the dirt on top on the tube that falls into the oil . Then he'll reuse the oil ? Would be better to buy new oil and power wash the tractor before working on it . My two cents. I can't believe how they design it to change / replace the oil .
The Tractor Supply UTF does not meet the specs for the 5555. Can you get the specs for the Tractor Supply UTF? It may list Mahindra on the back. But which model? Not all Mahindra tractors have wet brakes like 5555. That's why the specs call for SAE 80W...... www.mobil.com/en/industrial/lubricants/products/mobilfluid-424
This video was a Godsend for me! I own a 5555 that has been dripping hydraulic fluid from under the transmission and was unsure how to check the fluid level and fill it. In the comments section a couple people said to remove the vent plug behind the seat to fill it and that worked great! I haven't figured out where the leak is coming from but at least in the meantime I can keep adding fluid so the pump doesn't burn up! The owners manual isn't much help.
Thanks Pete, I have a Mahindra 6075 4WD Cab tractor. I too have looked everywhere on the 50 hour oil and hydraulic fluid change . Hank with Hamilton Farms and you are the only ones to give me a clue as to what I should do. I have about 18 hours so far on my tractor. I have time but want to be prepared. Again thank you.
I have a 2023 mahindra 5145 my transmission fill is on the rear. they changed it to a 3/4 hole. I appreciate the video I have to do my service soon.
Thank you Karl.
I have a Mahindra 5555 and the add plug for the transmission fluid is behind the seat 1 inch hole where you fill it
the hole that you put it in on this video is where you check the fluid level on mine
Once again the manual is wrong. It indicates to fill it up where Pete B demonstrated. At least in mine it does.
Thanks for the video and as you know that do it that way to let them do the oil filter changes because most people dont want to attempt it.
Nice video. You mentioned the vagueness of the manual. Yes, manuals sometimes leave much to be desired. You have to wonder who writes those manuals.
Lod Price yes I agree, and trying to find something in the table of contents just leads you to flip through the whole manual anyways :(
Finding that out right now. Keeps mentioning a clutch, but doesnt tell you where it is
Thanks for the video, I am in the process of trading in a small Kubota on a bigger tractor and am looking at the 4540. These tractors remind me of my old IH.
Thanks, I just traded in my 4550 for this 5555. The 4550 was a solid tractor, you'll like the 4540 and it's weight and power.
Thanks for the information. I am about to do a 50 hour maintenance and this information is very helpful.
This is harder than changing the oil off T-40 Russian tank. I'm looking for a tractor and I was debating whether I should get Kubota or Mahindra, but this process is a deal-breaker for me.
Thank you for the video sir.
Informative, Def a help knowing what to expect.... I'm pretty sure you covered this, but, when I removed the spin on filter, I got a drenching in Hyd fluid. Probably 3ish quarts. Good info in this vid, thanks for sharing.
I have the 5570 which is the same build and frame. Thank you for posting because there is nothing out there for this
Chad Flowers You're welcome, it's really frustrating when you can't find any information on this. I think Mahindra wants you to bring it to the dealership when we just would rather do it our selves and save some time and money.
Chad Flowers
The information is in the service manual.
You should have gotten a thick glossy color page Owner's Manual with your tractor and a CD in a sleeve on the inside front or back cover. The CD has the Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Parts Catalog and a couple others in digital format with active links.
If you didn't get that then I'd go back to the dealer and request it. If you just didn't find it, take the CD out and put it in a safe place.
I thank you for this very informative video, this should apply for a 5570 as well.
Hello Pete and anyone else confused by the hydraulic fluid specs described in the Mahindra 5555 operators manual.
It says to use SAE 80W UTTO which is a confusing bunch of malarkey.
UTTO is an abbreviation for Universal Tractor Transmission Fluid.
When you cross reference 80W UTTO it crosses over to 30W.
Yes, I know it's confusing and why they describe it that way beats the heck out of me.
With that said the good old Traveler Premium sold at TSC will be just fine when it comes time to change the hydraulic fluid.
When I asked the techs where I bought my Mahindra 5555 about what they use when one comes in for service I was told that unless the customer specifies a different brand they use a product similar to Traveler Premium since it's less expensive than the name brands and performs the same. ( TSC doesn't sell 55 gallon drums of Traveler as far as I know or they would use it ).
I hope my comment sheds some light on the subject and by all means do NOT go out and put 11 gallons of 80 weight in the transmission or something really bad will happen really quick. :-)
Good info, thanks
Thanks for the informative video. I have a 5155 that’s just coming up on its 50 hr service so this was VERY helpful. The one question I have and apparently many others do is the hyd oil specification. I agree the 80w listed in the manual is dead wrong. You noted the use of TSC Premium Tractor Fluid which I have used over the years in other machines with very good luck. However, the label on the back of this product no longer lists Mahindra,. Maybe this is due to the different tranny types they offer, mine is a shuttle. Have you done any more research on this topic?
I picked up the hydraulic oil at the Mahindra dealer.
Great video - thank you! Extremely helpful and much appreciated.
Thank you
Thanks for the Information much needed help.
They also make strainer screens that fit inside the top of 5 gallon buckets. You can find them online usually between 25 and 600 microns.
Thank you
You can remove a square headed drain plug from the back of the rear axle below the PTO before removing the cleanable screen to drain most of the oil . I own a 2017 5555 with less than 500 hours on it and have mostly had small problems with poorly designed hose clamps and inferior rubber hoses that allows coolant and oil leaks. If the tractor sits for awhile the clutch friction disc sticks to the flywheel. On several occasions I've had to run the front end loader into a tree to get the clutch to release. Some people make a clamp to hold the clutch pedal in the disengaged position if the tractor is going to sit for awhile. The shuttle shift gears will grind badly if the clutch is dragging. If I slip the clutch excessively a few times it seems to remove some of the rust and reduce or eliminate the shuttle grinding. A hydraulic fitting under the tin cover that has the ID plate in front of the seat was leaking a lot of fluid. I removed the seat and cover to access the fitting and discovered a defective sealing washer behind the fitting. The hose clamps Mahindra uses are junk so I replace them with higher quality stainless clamps.
Thanks for the video. You convinced me to let the dealer do my 50 hour.
Yeah, it's a lot of work that's for sure.
Pete B. (Mahindra 2538) I asked the general manager at the dealership about the 50 hour, he told me they just change the oil and lube it. He said they change the other fluids at 100 hours. What is your opinion on this based on your experience?
@@Chance-ry1hq My manual says change both engine oil and hydrualic fluid at the first 50 hours. But that's for my tractor. The 2538 May be different?
Pete B. Thanks, I will do what the manual says. Thanks for the video, on how to do it.
Hey Pete , can you show us guys the other fluid cavities on these series of tractors great drive transmission vs. the hydrostatic please .
Spelling correction ; Gear drive .
you should have a trans oil fill behind the seat...it should say breather. i like the 1/4 pipe connector solution and pump set up though.
glad you made a video of the maintenance routine, cause like you said, there is no reference on the net that i found. and the manuals are a little vague.
I was going to use the breather hole, I took off the breather cap and looked down inside but it didn't go directly through to the transmission and I noticed a drain plug below it, so I didn't want to take a change. But I guess it must drain down to the trans. Thanks for the info.
texxfletch1
All the info is in the service manual.
Thanks for sharing your 50 hour maintenance video. I would be really reluctant to use 30 weight oil in a transmission. The prudent thing to do is ensure beyond any doubt, that the transmission and hydraulic oil requirements are correct... And another poster indicated new oil ought to replace the 50 hour oil that is drained. Oil is the bloodline of the engine and is one of the easiest things to deal with that can offer great protection and ensure longevity of the engine and hydraulic system.
I can't find anything online about that, but I read on some forum that it was a 10w-30 hydraulic oil they use. I can't see it being 80w oil, it would be to hard for the hydraulic pump to push through all the lines. The oil that came out of the trans is very thin, definitely not 80w. But who knows.
i realize I am kind of randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream new series online?
@Axl Albert flixportal :P
@Kamdyn Avi Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !
@Axl Albert glad I could help :D
Thank you very much!! So by unloosen you mean tighten? Sorry, couldn’t resist that. Really appreciate you showing how to do it.
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Thank you.
Scott White 👍
Great vid! I’ve got the same 5555. I hit a stump on one of the hyd lines under the front and had a decent leak. Now the movement of the loader and steering are very squishy and jerky during operation. Seems like it may have air in the system I’m guessing or could it just be low? Know if I would need to bleed the system after topping it up? And or how? Thanks 👍🏻
It could be just low, I don't believe you bleed the system. The pump could be sucking air as you're working.
Thank you for sharing the video. I have a 6065 and this is the closest to our tractor. The manual is all over the place. I know it wasn't covered but what is the best way to drain the fuel filter once a week for water. Do you happen to have a video for that?
Sorry, I don't have a video for that and I haven't drained the fuel filter either.
@@petebeasttexashomesteadingThank you. The manual isn't very clear with things and don't label good. You did a great job with everything and appreciate you taking the time to make the video to help others out.
I haven't done it either but the manual says there is a sump. I will look for that this weekend.
OK so on the 5555 on the left side of the tractor toward the front is the fuel filter. Under that (i mean sticking down vertically under the fuel filter) is the fuel water sensor. You have to disconnect the electrical cable to it, then unscrew it about 1 to 2 turns until diesel starts to run out of the channel that's drilled into the sensor. You just need something to catch it. That's it. I just did it and it's easy.
It looked like that was what the manual was telling us to do but it sure wasn’t clear. Thank You
Transmission fill hole is behind the seat where it says transmission breather.
Thanks, I did see that but I noticed a drain plug directly under it and wasn't sure if it would be good to put oil down there.
If this was mine, I think I would buy a second "screen" filter to expedite the job if it wasn't too expensive. But that's just me. Also, how about putting say a 45 or 90 degree fitting on that engine oil drain next time to eliminate having to pull the shaft cover. Would that work? What does it call for as the next service interval?
Thanks for the ideas, the next engine oil change is at 500 hours and I like the idea of putting an angled fitting on the oil pan. The next transmission oil change is at 1000 hours, so it will be a while.
Bob Jeselnik
www.billstractor.net/sustfor55mat2.html
Too high. You can find it for about $30 less if you Google the part number.
Fumoto has been making valves for years for this very reason. Be careful looking at knockoffs. I had the oil plug thread specs at one time for my 6530 but misplaced them. You might could call your local dealer and get the specs and then find them on Fumoto's website. Seems like they're normally about $35.
But for the money, taking 4 bolts out is pretty easy for something that doesn't get changed that often unless you use your tractor for business.
Hi Pete what did you use for engine oil
I think it was Rotella 15w40.
You are a frugal fella, I woud replace my fluid with fresh fluid.
Maybe a little :) but I hate to throw oil away with only 50 hours on it.
Pete B.
$125.00 worth of UTF vs. $30000.00 tractor?
There goes your warranty......
Jeff Prewitt
The owners manual is correct.
www.mobil.com/en/industrial/lubricants/products/mobilfluid-424
how do I reset the service light?
I'm not sure because I didn't have a service light on, but check the manual or you'll have to ask the dealer.
That's quite a claim that their 80/90W spec is that wrong. I need confirmation that a much lighter oil won't destroy the hydraulic system. 80/90W is a pretty standard manual transmission oil. I have the smaller 2545 BTW. Any big difference? You're right about no information anywhere!
I ended up going to the Mahindra dealer and picked up a 5 gallon bucket of the universal transmission fluid to top it off, and it looks and feels like it's 10/30W oil just like the fluid that came out of my transmission. I know what 80/90 looks and feels like and I can assure you, what they sell and what came out of my transmission is not 80/90W plus it would be to difficult for the hydraulic system to push 80/90W oil through the hydraulic system. I think they need to update their owners manual because I can see 80/90W going into a manual transmission only. But if that transmission is also using the hydraulic fluid, then it can't be 80/90W
Time 8:53 he taps the filter tube with a hammer but see the dirt on top on the tube that falls into the oil . Then he'll reuse the oil ?
Would be better to buy new oil and power wash the tractor before working on it . My two cents. I can't believe how they design it to change / replace the oil .
The Tractor Supply UTF does not meet the specs for the 5555.
Can you get the specs for the Tractor Supply UTF?
It may list Mahindra on the back.
But which model?
Not all Mahindra tractors have wet brakes like 5555.
That's why the specs call for SAE 80W......
www.mobil.com/en/industrial/lubricants/products/mobilfluid-424
I didn't use much of the Tractor supply UTF just to top it off. I'll look in to the specs for the next transmission oil change. Thanks for the info.
Which oil filter did you use?
The parts manual list 2.
The 006002508F1 is factory fitted.
The 006013351C1 is used when servicing the tractor.
Waist of time. Why didn't you show how to change oil filter
Hs
It's cheap and there's a reason for that, it's a piece of junk in the worse way if you have doubts just do a bit of research .
1armedguy
What are you talking about?