How To Change Hydraulic Oil On New Holland TC30

How to change the Hydraulic sump oil, front axle, hubs and filter on a New Holland TC30 4x4 diesel tractor

[@kk10494]

Your videos about the TC30 are invaluable to me, thanks man

[@xlandscaper]

Glad to hear it! Happy to help out!!!

[@peanutman6593]

Remember, righty tighty-lefty Loosey

[@ZacharyPiercy]

And/or the right-hand rule for right-hand threads: Point your right thumb in the direction you want the fastener to go (in or out) and the curl of your fingers is the way to turn. Good for really tight/odd orientations.

[@simrandhaliwal8195]

does the front axle and hubs take the same hydraulic/transmission fluid?

[@xlandscaper]

It is the same fluid

[@georgetraini6993]

Thank you almost like older 1720

[@xlandscaper]

Almost, very similar. Excellent little machines

[@jarmstrong2843]

Oils of different brands having the same API number can be interchanged. You could save a ton of money just going to a different brand of oil rather than paying out the wazoo for NH oil that may have just a subtle difference in color. Just an opinion, though.

[@xlandscaper]

While you are somewhat correct, there are certain ingredients like detergents, anti corrosion ingredients and anti cavitation etc that are blended into different manufacturers oils in addition to the standard API ratings that we all know. Sure your machine or vehicle will work with other oils but For me it’s cheap (expensive) insurance but the oil isn’t changed regularly and I sleep well at night knowing it’s the right stuff in there.

[@donche_9514]

What type fluid for the front axle and hubs? Thanks

[@xlandscaper]

It’s the same Mastertraction hydraulic oil as used in the main sump

[@donche_9514]

@@xlandscaper Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving

[@xlandscaper]

@@donche_9514 thank you!! Happy thanksgiving as well!!

[@gregmiddleton9929]

That's a pretty clean tractor! Wish mine looked as good!

[@robbentz4701]

How often does this need to be changed?

[@xlandscaper]

Owners Manual for the gear driven model states every 300hours

[@41johndeere]

there is another sump bolt under the rear end

[@Jake-cz1kb]

I was wondering if he completely drained it.

[@chevychevy033]

I have the same tractor but my bucket and 3 point bounce as it’s coming up. Fluid is full and filter is new. Is there a screen somewhere. Mines a 04 tc30 4x4

[@xlandscaper]

As far as I’m aware there are no other filters. Is it surging or just jumpy? If it’s just jumpy you can havE an issue in your flow control valve or just touchy controls and need to finesse it. If it’s surging there may be air/ cavitation in the fluid. What fluid/ filter are you using? That could possibly cause cavitation/ starvation and flow issues.

[@1bertski]

Right off the bat I saw you going the wrong direction with the hydraulic filter haha.

[@brianroche3635]

There are more than just the one drain plug for transmission..yur not getting all the water out..

[@willblack364]

I need just a fraction more pressure out of my NH Tc29 tractor. Where is the pressure relief valve on the tractor ? Please.

[@xlandscaper]

Mine is a little set screw located on the hydraulic block where the bucket control is. I don’t know exactly where it is on yours but that should be a good place to look.

[@brianpohl7195]

Great videos! You made changing the fluids in my TC30 so much easier!

[@xlandscaper]

Awesome! Happy to help

[@AviewFromUnder]

power steering should be changed as well

[@raybarplummer2923]

what type of fluid do use for power steering system?

[@ss0073]

Yeah, my front end takes a beating more than my rear end too 😂

[@marcsc51]

Great video. Can someone give me the procedure to bleed my hydraulic system after replacing a blown hose and loose about 1 gallon of fluid ?

[@xlandscaper]

all you need to do is replace the lost fluid and cycle the lift arms up and down a few times. You don't need to do anything special, the air should purge itself out in a few up down cycles

[@ryaj2356]

I have a T30 New Holland from 2007. It has three Filters. You addressed one in this video, addressed the engine in another one, however, I got with a part number of 8700195 that's on the driver side *left side sitting on it* that appears to be hydraulic in nature as well. It's also just like yours where its four wheel drive too. Ill be undertaking that fluid here soon, I just don't know if that filter is different from main system in this video or not. Any information I could get before I start it? I'd like to all this at once if possible.

[@xlandscaper]

Hey is your machine a hydrostatic drive? Mine is a mechanical gear/ clutch drive and only has 1 hydro filter. I believe the hydro drive tractors have and additional filter

[@bighammer2057]

So you drained the front drive and hubs, then filled the front drive and hubs. I thought they use the same pump? If they use the same pump could you do all the filling in the rear instead? Just got one, and ready to change fluids.

[@xlandscaper]

The front diff and hubs are independent from the main sump and will need to be drained and filled as I did showed in the video.

[@bighammer2057]

@@xlandscaper thanks

[@sarahemailleclaire7217]

when you check the oil level on the front end I notice you did not screw the dip stick in - We are just supposed to rest it on the rim to check the level?

[@xlandscaper]

Yes, When you are checking the front differential you rest the dip stick on the threads without screwing it in to get the correct reading.

[@debbiesmith4254]

Great video, very helpful. What about the second hydraulic filter (the short one)?

[@xlandscaper]

My machine (gear drive and clutch) has only 1 large filter. It may be different on the hydrostatic machines but I am unsure of those

[@debbiesmith4254]

@@xlandscaper Thank you for responding so quickly. I haven't found a second filter on mine yet, it is identical to yours. The kit just came with a short filter and I was a little confused about what and where it went.

[@xlandscaper]

@@debbiesmith4254 if you bought a generic kit it may come with extra filters for different machines. Don’t drive yourself nuts looking for something that isn’t there haha. Happy to help if you need anything else

[@Jake-cz1kb]

@@debbiesmith4254 Only the hydrostatic drives have the second filter

[@mechanicschannel1]

Are you sure you don’t have to screw the dipstick in the front axle or just stick it in like you did to check the level the manual doesn’t state to screw it in it not ?

[@xlandscaper]

I’m not sure if I read it of the new Holland mechanic said it but either way the amount of fluid I put in was exactly what’s specified in the manual. As long as you put in the amount that’s called for and it’s in the range it doesn’t matter if it’s screwed in or not

[@TimAnsley-sy4xg]

Have you ever change the hydraulic fluid on a DTE 5:30 long tractor?

[@xlandscaper]

Sorry, I have not

[@davegarber7964]

Do you warm-up the front axle fluid by driving a bit in 4WD? Or isn’t it necessary? And do you need to remove the hydraulic fill cap before draining the fluid?

[@xlandscaper]

I typically don’t warm up the front but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to drive it around for a bit to suspend any particles so they flow out of the diff. And if you do drain the case fluid taking the fill cap off makes draining it a lot quicker

[@tadcharles4002]

Great Video . Thanks for the helpful information.

[@PreacherDan]

Is the hydraulic sump the Same as the transmission oil?

[@xlandscaper]

Yes it’s the same common sump

[@MrJsiemers]

I bought a TC30 withought a manual. Sorry if I missed this but how many gallons does it take to fill in the rear, so not including the hubs? Also, what's the difference between the multi g and the MAT 3540 in the pic at 18:55? Thanks, this vid has helped a lot!

[@xlandscaper]

The TC30 is a great little machine!! According to my local NH dealer New Holland discontinued the Multi G oil and only produce the new formula which is now recommended by New Holland. As for oil capacity for the non-hydrostatic (Grear and Clutch) it takes around 8.5 gallons with a filter change. Good luck with your machine!!

[@MrJsiemers]

@@xlandscaperExcellent, thanks again! Only got about 700 hours on it and it runs like a top, just want to keep it that way. Did you upgrade your loader or is that what came on it? I have the 7308 and wondered about those clamp on forks but hear horror stories about them bending the bucket. as Curious if you made that change intentionally or was just what you had. Any issues with those forks?

[@xlandscaper]

@@MrJsiemers Great!! Just keep up with the maintenance and don’t try to do more than the machine can. I used to use my machine for commercial landscaping jobs and I ran it pretty hard. I definitely could have done with a 50-60hp machine but the smaller/ lighter tractor got into backyards and tighter areas where the bigger ones couldn’t touch. Now she lives a pretty easy life doing an occasional job here n there n lite work around the house. I purchased the upgraded Rhino loader when I bought the machine. It had a little more lifting capacity and was a little more but has served me well. As for the forks I have a 1/2”x 3” solid steel cutting edge I welded on. If my bucket were to ever bend the tractor would probably break in 1/2 before that happened. I do have my eye out for a set of quick attach forks though and will jump on them if a local deal were to come along.

[@antmoore1213]

I have a TC30 New Holland tractor I got after my uncle passed away. I know nothing about servicing a tractor. It just started leaking anifreeze from the right side under the oil filter. I don't have a choice but to put it in the shop. This video was 100% helpful on how to grease, and change hydraulic fluid that I'll be doing in the future myself. Thank you!

[@xlandscaper]

Thanks for watching, Good luck with the coolant leak. And Glad I was able to help out!!!

[@REHENCO]

I notice my tc30 hydraulics are whining. Time to change fluid?

[@xlandscaper]

Could be water in there too. Definitely time for a fluid change

[@RuralRyan420]

@@xlandscaper I try adding more fluid today. still wines.

[@xlandscaper]

@@RuralRyan420 try changing the filter. Are you sure you have the correct amount of fluid in there?? Also check to see if the fluid is milky because that means water is getting in and that will definitely make the pump wine and squeal

[@ss0073]

@@RuralRyan420 Fluid change and adding are 2 different things.

[@zuman929]

Love the heartburn burp @9:10 after crouching down. I usually fart. Lol.

[@xlandscaper]

😂 how did you even catch that haha

[@RiverRidge27]

Can you or do you have a video on how to replace old grease fittings and maybe just general info on that

[@xlandscaper]

Replacing grease zerks is a fairly simple task. Most simply screw/ unscrew into a threaded hole.

[@arkbama6]

How many quarts for the main hydraulic sump? 35?

[@xlandscaper]

The gear driven takes a little over 7 Gallons or roughly 30quarts.. they hydro drive tractors might be a little more

[@jjgregory4844]

Nice video. Pertinent and concise information delivered in a pleasant laid baçk manner. You had mentioned that water had entered into your system through “the loader controls?”, I think you said. I think I may have a similar problem on my 1530. How about creating one of your fine videos addressing, How water gets into hydraulic systems, and ways to stop having to spend hundreds replacing the hydraulic fluid, by finding and fixing the water infiltration problem. (Kind of a long title, but it gets to what I’d like to see. Thanks in advance, I have every confidence that you’ll give it a shot! I can also understand the frustrations that could be involved, and that for the price of a couple rounds of filters and fluid a very nice tarp or the start of a small shed could be obtained. (maybe why you skimmed over the problem in the first place. Lol)

[@bethulesibanda2923]

Informative...how about a new Holland tractor TT55. Where to pour in the hydraulic oil

[@1whatever100]

Thank you for the help..

[@yoursuccess]

i don't see you explaining whede to drain the fluid exactly, any strainers that need cleaned?

[@trevorrobinson2317]

I’m new to tractors and I inherited a TC29D. I like maintaining it and now it’s time to change fluids. A couple stupid questions first, fluids, is there different fluid for engine oil, transmission oil, and hydraulic oil? As I’m just starting with the tractor, I need to change it all. I like your videos, they help me learn.

[@xlandscaper]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad I was able to help out!!! The engine oil should be a 15-w40. I use either rotella t6 (full synthetic) or Mobil1 delvac(semi synthetic). As for the transmission/ hydraulic oil they use the same oil and share from the common sump. When you change your “transmission” fluid you are changing everything. I use the new Holland fluid for the transmission. It’s expensive but it’s top quality fluid.

[@trevorrobinson2317]

@@xlandscaper thanks for the info! This makes more sense now. I’m nearly certainly my dad never changed the hub oil.

[@brentacusmaximus6677]

​@@xlandscaper thanks I had the same question. Had to replace a couple hydrolic lines and need to now refill the fluid. Couldn't find the manual for it. Now I'm thinking I should change it all together. Its my aunt's tractor and I'm helping her out with taking care of it and mowing pastures on her horse ranch after my uncle passed away.

[@hugieflhr03]

Nice job

[@avening1974]

Nice job. Tractor looks great.

[@dgkbeast36]

What fluid did you use in the front differential?

[@xlandscaper]

Same as the transmission

[@dgkbeast36]

I just bough one. What gear number was used on the hubs? Thanks for the help

[@RiverRidge27]

About to do this today on my 2002 tc30

[@RiverRidge27]

Hopefully some oil comes out lmao!

[@Z28Batman]

I think I'm having a similar issue with my t1530. It is cold out and the three point hitch end loader artlifting. There is a bit of a high pitch whine that sounds kind of like the hydraulic pump running dry. The tractor still moves forward and backward, the oil looks fairly milky. Do you think that the filter and hydraulic oil change will fix my problem? I didn't have any previous issues with the machine until now. There are just over 600 hours on the machine. Looks to maybe have an aftermarket filter. But no record of the last time the fluid was changed. I've only had the machine for a short while. Thanks!

[@xlandscaper]

100% there is water in the system. Change the oil and filter and the problem should stop. You are describing the exact symptoms mine had. I changed mine first with low-grade fluid just to get all the moisture out then I changed it again with the recommended new Holland fluid and filter and the tractor has been perfect since. It’s an expensive job but then again it’s an expensive machine and the maintenance is worth it.

[@Z28Batman]

@@xlandscaper you're absolutely right. Swapped filter and changed fluid. Everything works again as it should! Cheers 🍻

[@xlandscaper]

@@Z28Batman awesome!!! Glad I was able to help out!!

[@jorgemartins8371]

@@xlandscaper What did you end up using for a low-grade oil?

[@xlandscaper]

@@jorgemartins8371 I used the cheap green and yellow bucket oil I picked up from Walmart. Can’t remember the name off the top of my head but Walmart or tractor supply sells it. Good enough to flush out the system and put in the good stuff afterwards

[@robertpeters4343]

What about the drain plug on the rear axle?

[@xlandscaper]

It’s a common sump. If you wanted to you can remove the bolt and try to extract every drop but the center drain will get 99.99%

[@Jake-cz1kb]

@@xlandscaper The axle holds 3+ gallons

[@jamileepiatt9760]

i have a new holland 44" snow blower attachment, on a new holland gt 22 tractor the snow thrower also has a chain and belt driven both. but the problem is the belt keeps breaking

[@xlandscaper]

That’s strange. It could be that the pulleys holding the belt are worn out or damaged or the belt is too tight. I don’t know too much about the snow throwers, I thought they were pto driven.

[@dolbranch1119]

I had a leaking line in my hydralics and was losing oil. I want to add a little bit to compensate for the lose but cannot find filler plug. I have a boomer30 . Can anyone help, it not in the same spot as the one in the video

[@xlandscaper]

D Ol'branch if it’s not in the rear near the pto it’s possible it could be around the seat area or you bay be able to take off an inspection plate on the top of the transmission to add oil. I’m not to familiar with your model but it should be all similar

[@vinceyoho4504]

I watched the whole video for one filter change? There's 3 more!!

[@xlandscaper]

Vince Yoho there is only the one hydraulic filter on the gear driven machines. Hydrostatic drive may be different.

[@noahcohran9729]

What size are your tires ?

[@RiverRidge27]

Hello sir is there anyway you could help me with locating all of the grease points on this machine. I have the 2002 as well.

[@ss0073]

Spend the money on a manual. You will need it

[@vikingrobot4179]

@@ss0073 Much agreed. Every machine I plan to keep gets a maintenance manual.

[@sethmayeaux9322]

How much fluid did you put in the rear? Did you put the entire 5 gallons?

[@xlandscaper]

The total capacity for the gear drive tractor is 8.6 Gallons.

[@xlandscaper]

@@Jake-cz1kb yes they have multiple drain plugs/ locations. The one I used is the most centered one. I’m confident i97-98% drained judging by the amount of fluid I took out and new fluid added.

[@LadyTheFae]

@@xlandscaper So glad for this question!!! I inherited my dad's tractor, he showed us how to mow with it, but not how to change out or add hydraulic fluid! It has a leak somewhere and the dip is not showing any fluid!! The drive stick on the mower kept jumping out so my son said, 'ok Mom, you tube it!" So glad I found you!!! Thank you!

[@andrewpreli309]

Another great video !

[@ericstyer2890]

Beautiful

[@allisonduncan6353]

I've misplaced my manual. I have a 2003 tc30 hydrostatic and need to know what type and how much hydraulic fluid to get for a complete flush? I cant afford $300 fluid, is there an alternative?

[@xlandscaper]

While it’s definitely not recommended, you can use the “tractor hydraulic fluid” from tractor supply or the even cheaper fluid from Walmart, however I definitely wouldn’t leave it in there and use it for a long time. The NH fluid has specific additives and anti cavitation lubricants designed for these machines to keep them running best.