scag hydraulic oil

[mrbill11]

from what I have read you can use 20w 50 motor oil for the hydros
has anyone else done this ?

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

from what I have read you can use 20w 50 motor oil for the hydros
has anyone else done this ?

20W-50 synthetic for many hydraulic pumps, wheel motors, and transaxles. Yes

 

[MParr]

It depends on the manufacturer of the drive unit.
Find out what you have on your Scag.

 

[Rocky J]

It depends on the manufacturer of the drive unit.
Find out what you have on your Scag.

I have a Hydro Gear and that is what the manual calls for. I have used it and has worked fine for the last 5 years.