Lubricants for agricultural tractors: how to choose the right one for you
The choice of lubricants plays a key role in preventing sudden failures, guaranteeing long-term reliability whilst minimising the maintenance costs of your agricultural tractor. That’s why it’s important to choose the right one for each component and use: let’s take a look at the main features of interest to you.
Contents
Why is it so important to use the right lubricant?
The advantages of choosing the original lubricant
Engine specific lubricants range
Multigrade and transmission lubricants
Anti-freeze range, normally used in fluid-circulation cooling circuits of internal combustion engines
Lubricants for gearboxes, final drives, manual transmissions and differentials
Lubricants for hydraulic brake circuits
Hydraulic oils and greases
The user-friendly way to find the lubricant that suits your needs
Why is it so important to use the right lubricant?
Agricultural tractors are subjected to demanding tasks and high loads in difficult working conditions, all year round. Proper and regular maintenance can therefore protect the machine against serious damage and extend the life and performance of the machine.
We know how valuable your machines are to your work, and keeping them at maximum levels of efficiency and reliability requires a concerted effort. Lubricants are key to ensuring correct maintenance operations, and using the right one can make a huge difference to the working life of your tractor.
The things you need to bear in mind are that:
- every component of the tractor requires its own specific lubricant
- the lubrication status of these components must be checked at regular intervals
The advantages of choosing the original lubricant
Each lubricant is specifically designed for the tractor you purchased, and was tested to guarantee state-of-the-art technical specifications which make it possible to
- reduce the consequences of prolonged use, such as wear caused by friction between the clutch and metal parts, overheating of components, accumulation of debris
- guarantee maximum performance while reducing operating costs and saving on extraordinary maintenance operations, fuel and oil changes
- reduce environmental emissions because a more efficient machine will help you comply with the standards put in place to safeguard the environment
Our extensive experience in the construction of exceptionally specialised and high performing tractors has allowed us to develop a complete range of products that can meet all needs and requirements, a range of original lubricants with high quality standards designed specifically for the technical characteristics of the machine and its individual components.
Engine specific lubricants range
The Solea lubricant range is ideal for meeting the versatility requirements needed by the engines used in the agricultural sector, protecting your tractor from wear and reducing any deposits.
Thanks to selected mineral and/or synthetic bases and state-of-the-art additives, the lubricants in this range will enable you to cut operating costs by
- reducing fuel consumption
- extending the oil change intervals
SOLEA LD9 15W/40
A fuel economy engine oil for a wide range of agricultural machinery and commercial vehicles. Specifically developed for extended oil change intervals. Suitable for turbocharged engines and those equipped with post-treatment systems for exhaust gases, DPF, SCR, DOC Oxidation Catalyst.
Extended oil change intervals | Protects exhaust gas treatment systems | Ideal also for use on older engines |
SOLEA LD7 15W/40
Particularly suitable and advantageous for vehicles fitted with post-treatment systems for exhaust gases such as high percentage exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), Twin Stage turbochargers, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalysts or all the combinations of the aforementioned technologies.
Excellent wear protection | Prevention of deposits in engines and turbochargers | Excellent dust dispersion property |
SOLEA 15W/40
A multi-season multigrade engine oil, developed for naturally aspirated or turbocharged diesel engines for agricultural machines, vans and heavy-duty vehicles; also suitable for petrol engines.
Multi-season multigrade oil also suitable for petrol engines | Guarantees low oil consumption | Compatible with all materials used for seals and gaskets |
SOLEA LD 10W/40
Particularly suitable and advantageous for vehicles fitted with post-treatment systems such as high percentage exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), Twin Stage turbochargers, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalysts or all the combinations of the aforementioned technologies.
Exceptional “Fuel Economy” performance | Excellent wear protection | Durable oil protection against aggression by acids and corrosion |
SOLEA 20W/50
Multi-season multigrade engine oil SAE 20W-50. For naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel and petrol engines of passenger cars, vans and heavy-duty vehicles.
Multi-season multigrade engine oil SAE 20W-50 | Fast lubrication and no foaming | Compatible with all catalytic exhausts |
SOLEA 30 – SOLEA 40
Single-grade SAE 30 and 40 lubricants for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines of passenger cars, commercial and industrial vehicles, construction and industrial machinery.
For naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines | Excellent protection against engine sludge | Excellent protection against corrosion |
Multigrade and transmission lubricants
The Vela range is specifically designed to lubricate your tractor’s transmissions, for guaranteed maximum efficiency and reliability.
The lubricants in this range are also suitable for front or rear final drives, disc brakes, oil cooled clutches and your tractor’s entire hydraulic circuit.
VELA F6
An Ultra High Performance lubricant for use in transmissions and hydraulic circuits with integrated oil cooled brakes, clutches and differentials for agricultural and construction machines. Formulated using the most advanced additive technology and carefully selected base oils, this lubricant ensures maximum wear protection, excellent viscosity-temperature behaviour and optimum frictional properties.
Ultra High Performance lubricant | For all components in both tractor CVT hydrostatic transmission and Powershift dual-clutch transmission | Approved by ZF, the world’s leading transmission manufacturer |
VELA B
Multi-function lubricant for gearboxes and hydraulic circuits, also with oil cooled brakes and clutches, for heavy-duty agricultural and industrial machines.
Special high performance, multi-season, multi-function fluid | Less noise of mechanical transmissions | Excellent viscosity parameters |
VELA C+
High performance multi-function lubricant for gearboxes, differentials, hydraulic circuits with oil cooled brakes and clutches, for agricultural and industrial machines. Particularly recommended for cold starts. Provides superior wear protection and reduces gear and oil cooled brake noise.
Particularly recommended for cold starts | Superior wear protection and reduces noise | Excellent protection against sludge, lacquer and deposits |
VELA HTX
Multi-function lubricant for gearboxes, differentials, hydraulic circuits with oil cooled brakes and clutches, for agricultural and industrial machines.
Thanks to its special formula, it resolves the problem of excessive noise from oil cooled brakes and provides excellent protection for the transmission even at low ambient temperatures. The special oil base and state-of-the-art additive technology also guarantee outstanding deceleration performance combined with a high degree of noise suppression during all operations.
Suppression of excessive noise | Low oil consumption | Protection against the formation of deposits |
VELA F
A multi-function oil (STOU/MFO) formulated with innovative synthetic based oils and additives, for engines, transmissions, oil cooled brakes, hydraulic circuits, turbo clutches for agricultural machines, and other commercial vehicles.
Innovative synthetic based oils and additives | Suitable for engines, transmissions, final drives | Fuel economy characteristics |
VELA UNIVERSAL
Multi-function lubricant for gearboxes, differentials, hydraulic circuits with oil cooled brakes and clutches suitable for agricultural and industrial machines.
Suitable for all gearboxes or hydraulic circuit | Suppression of excessive noise | Excellent transmission protection even at low ambient temperatures |
Anti-freeze range, normally used in fluid-circulation cooling circuits of internal combustion engines
Murex is the range of Landini anti-freeze products. Murex products are
- additives that protect against rust and oxidation, thus safeguarding the metal parts with which they come into contact during operations
- exercise a corrosion-inhibiting action on copper alloys and aluminium and contain anti-foaming and descaling agents
MUREX/MUREX -38
It is a coolant and antifreeze liquid consisting of a mixture of mono-ethylene glycol, free from nitrites and phosphates and suitable for liquid-cooled cast iron and aluminium engines.
It provides long-lasting protection for the engine and radiator even in the most demanding operating conditions.
Free from nitrites, amines and phosphates | For cast iron and aluminium engines | Long-lasting protection of the engine and radiator |
MUREX RED ORGANIC /MUREX RED ORGANIC – 38
Long-lasting antifreeze, with organic additive, for all liquid-cooled cast iron and aluminium engines
The latest SOAT additive technology, (Silicate Organic Acid Technology) ensures fast and long-lasting protection, especially for aluminium components.
It does not conduct galvanic currents, which prevents piercing of engine blocks, and ensures maximum heat dispersion.
Long-lasting antifreeze with organic additive | SOAT additive technology (Silicate Organic Acid Technology) | Ensures maximum heat dispersion |
Lubricants for gearboxes, final drives, manual transmissions and differentials
Carina is the range of lubricants specifically designed for final drives, manual transmissions and differentials. It is used to prevent
- wear
- pitting
- corrosion
- chipping
- jamming
- seizure
The range also includes products with various degrees of viscosity and are therefore fit for use in different operating temperature conditions.
CARINA 80W/90 – CARINA 85W/140
Recommended for use in manual gearboxes, differentials, final drives | Ideal for cold starts | Keeps the temperature of the gearbox within the established limits |
CARINA LS 90
“Limited Slip” additive lubricant | Keeps the temperature of the gearbox within the established limits | Silent operation thanks to the elimination of vibrations and noise |
Lubricants for hydraulic brake circuits
For the correct maintenance of your brake circuit, the Aza range uses special synthetic fluids that guarantee high performances and safety of the braking circuit.
AZA 4 Technical Data Sheet
AZA 4
High performance for braking circuits | DOT 4 Specification | Can be mixed with all brake fluids of the same nature |
AZA LHM
fluidity ensuring distillation at a wide temperature range | Low pour points and ultra-high viscosity index | High performance characteristics, especially at low temperatures |
AZA RED
Ultra-high quality mineral bases | Very low volatility and a high boiling point |
The only product on the market that meets the following specifications: LANDINI S / ENG / I 102 |
Hydraulic oils and greases
ALCOR A.T.F. SUPER
This is a special fluid for automatic power transmissions used in equipment in the industrial, automotive and marine industries.
Multi-function ATF fluid with DEXRON III specification | No noise or vibrations | Excellent viscosity/temperature ratio |
ALCOR ISO 3268 HV
A hydraulic oil featuring wear protection properties with a very high viscosity index, able to meet the performance standards established by the manufacturers of hydraulic equipment.
Fluid with very high viscosity index | Very low pour point | Extremely modest tendency to age |
ALCOR ISO 46
Mineral-based hydraulic fluid, suitable for stationary and mobile hydraulic circuits where the use of a DIN 51524 P. 2 HLP product is recommended.
Fluid with very high viscosity index | high ageing and oxidation stability | excellent corrosion protection properties |
GENA GREASE
Used in applications wherever liquid lubricants are unable to provide adequate protection.
They are easy to apply, require very little maintenance and do not slip from the components to which they are applied, thus providing a sealing action and an extremely adhesive and consistent film.
E.P. lithium grease | High resistance to the washing action of water | Excellent protection against corrosion on metal surfaces |
The user-friendly way to find the lubricant that suits your needs
To help you choose the Landini lubricant with the best specifications for your tractor’s requirements, we have created the new, simple to use, “oil chooser” system.
Once you have logged on to the site, you can select the model of your Landini and identify the right product via our simple, user-friendly, drop-down menu.