Pre-season check
Change gearbox oil and grease the header before first cutting.
Watch knife drive heat
A hot knife drive signals lubrication or wear problems.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Swather and windrower fluids and lubricants.
Hydrostatic drive fluid, header gearbox oil, engine oil, and grease for self-propelled windrowers and swathers.
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Fluids by compartment.
Confirm the fluid type, grade, and specifications in the swather and windrower maker’s manual before ordering. These examples are not a fitment result for a specific machine.
Hydrostatic drive and hydraulics
Match the maker’s hydraulic or tractor fluid.
Hydraulic & tractor fluids
5W-30 Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil
5W-30 Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil for compatible hydraulic or tractor systems.
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Hydraulic & tractor fluids
ISO 46 Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oil
ISO 46 Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oil for compatible hydraulic or tractor systems.
Product details Shop at AMSOIL ↗Header gearboxes
Header and conditioner gearboxes list their gear oil.
Gear oil
SEVERE GEAR 80W-90 Gear Lube
SEVERE GEAR 80W-90 synthetic gear lube for compatible gear applications, including demanding towing and hauling use.
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Gear oil
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Gear Lube
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 synthetic gear lube for compatible gear applications, including demanding towing and hauling use.
Product details Shop at AMSOIL ↗Engine and grease
Engine oil per the maker; many grease points on the header.
Diesel oil
Signature Series 15W-40 Max-Duty Diesel Oil
15W-40 Signature Series Max-Duty synthetic diesel oil for compatible diesel engines in demanding service.
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Grease & assembly lube
Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease
A synthetic multi-purpose grease for compatible bearings and chassis lubrication points.
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Ready to order, or have a question first?
Shop AMSOIL directly with Jeff’s dealer number already attached, or open a business account. AMSOIL handles pricing, checkout, and shipping. If you contact AMSOIL another way, give them dealer number 30734402.
Prefer to talk it through? Email Jeff at [email protected] with your equipment, the fluid now in use, and your approximate volume.
Frequently asked questions
What oil goes in a windrower header gearbox?
The gear oil the maker specifies.
What fluid for a windrower hydrostatic drive?
The fluid the maker lists.
General maintenance information. Always follow the equipment maker’s requirements and the current product data. Product availability, pricing, and account terms are set by AMSOIL.
Industries that use this equipment
More farm equipment
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Jeff Pittman · A1 Synthetic Oil · Independent AMSOIL Dealer #30734402 · Newport, Washington · [email protected]