Zero-Five-Two Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Hi all, anybody know the correct hydraulic oil to use in an Atlas crane on a Militant? If my memory is still good we used to use OM33 for most plant hydraulics, back in the day, but what is a civilian equivalent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john1950 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) There was quite an extensive discussion on the subject in answer to a similar question from simon stolly about oil for a Foden FH70, A few years ago. I think it came down to mainly what oil is easily available in the area. A spec will be available from Terex formerly Atlas. I have found the item under Atlas Crane Hydraulic Fluid from 2009. There is a contribution from Richard Farrant, civy spec ISO32. Edited May 23, 2023 by john1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 attleej Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Rob, OM33 is bog standard hydraulic oil. I am sure that the crane will be very unfussy and I would not lose any sleep over it. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Zero-Five-Two Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 Thanks for the replies, gents. I've got 25lts of Ultramax 46. Local plant company reckons that would do, as much the same spec as 32 Just wanted a second opinion or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john1950 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Penny has just dropped who was asking the question. Must be getting Milly Tonka ready for Newark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Quadman42 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 On 5/23/2023 at 9:28 AM, Zero-Five-Two said: Hi all, anybody know the correct hydraulic oil to use in an Atlas crane on a Militant? If my memory is still good we used to use OM33 for most plant hydraulics, back in the day, but what is a civilian equivalent? Hi, I use a group two based iso 15 such as HLP 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Zero-Five-Two Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 23 hours ago, john1950 said: Penny has just dropped who was asking the question. Must be getting Milly Tonka ready for Newark. Yes, but the Atlas doesn't work because some fool left a pipe undone and it chucked all it's oil out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john1950 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Oh dear. These things are sent to try us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john1950 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I found essential's when on tankers or crane truck, a 2/3 gallon bucket with a lid. One she who must be obeyed makes you go out and buy with paint in, when its empty is good. Also a spill kit and an adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hi all, anybody know the correct hydraulic oil to use in an Atlas crane on a Militant? If my memory is still good we used to use OM33 for most plant hydraulics, back in the day, but what is a civilian equivalent?
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