What Is Hy-Tran® Premium Hydraulic Transmission Oil and Why Does It Matter?
Hy-Tran® Premium Hydraulic Transmission Oil is engineered specifically for Case IH equipment. It performs to the exact specifications that our transmissions, axles and hydraulic systems demand. And as components evolve, so too does Hy-Tran’s formulation.
What Is Hydraulic Transmission Oil?
Hydraulic transmission oil is a multifunctional fluid used in tractors and other off-road equipment to achieve several important duties:
- Helps transfer power through hydraulic systems
- Lubricates transmission and gear components
- Reduces wear and friction
- Helps protect against corrosion and contamination
Unlike engine oil, hydraulic transmission oil must perform reliably across several systems through changing workloads, temperatures and conditions. That’s why using a formulation that is engineered specifically for your machinery is so important.
What Makes Hy-Tran Premium Different?
Hy-Tran Premium is not an off-the-shelf hydraulic transmission oil. It’s a proprietary CNH formulation engineered, tested and validated for Case IH equipment.
CNH sets the formulation and performance specifications for our machine’s components, then works with qualified blending partners to manufacture the fluid to satisfy those standards.
Hy-Tran Premium is a multi-grade, anti-wear fluid designed for use in Case IH transmissions — including CVT/CVX systems, axles and hydraulic systems. It’s formulated to provide consistent protection to the full line of Case IH equipment.
Key Benefits of Hy-Tran Premium
One fluid across generations of equipment. Hy-Tran Premium is designed to work across older and newer Case IH equipment, helping simplify maintenance and reduce inventory complexity.
Performance in demanding conditions. The fluid is designed to perform across a wide temperature range, maintain viscosity under pressure and support dependable operation. We also offer a synthetic version for extreme heat and cold.
Wear protection. Advanced anti-wear additives help protect components, reduce downtime and support longer service life.
Zinc-free* technology. Its non-zinc formula helps reduce deposit buildup and corrosive by-products, helping keep systems clean.
Performance That Matters in the Field
Hy-Tran Premium is engineered and tested to ensure machine reliability, efficiency and operator comfort, while also providing:
- Wear protection
- Noise and vibration reduction
- Torque transfer
- Water tolerance
- Oxidation stability
- Filterability
- Shear stability
- Corrosion protection
Why Water Tolerance Matters
Without appropriate water management, moisture can contribute to rust and corrosion, pump cavitation, sludge formation and reduced system performance.
Hydraulic systems, in particular, can accumulate moisture through condensation after operation, environmental exposure and storage conditions.
Hy-Tran Premium combats that by holding up to 1% water in suspension, helping prevent it from damaging metal components or clogging filters.
Hy-Tran Premium at a Glance
- Designed for: Case IH transmissions, axles and hydraulic systems
- Engineering: Formulated, tested and validated to CNH specifications
- Water tolerance: Holds up to 1% water in suspension
- Performance focus: Wear protection, oxidation stability, shear stability, filterability and corrosion protection
- Where to buy: Authorized Case IH dealers and MyCNHStore.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Hy-Tran Premium?
CNH owns Hy-Tran Premium — including its formulation and performance specifications. Our engineers continue to test and validate the fluid for Case IH equipment as machines and operating demands evolve.
CNH partners with a blending partner to help manufacture the fluid to CNH requirements, but CNH owns the Hy-Tran formulation and sets the standards it must meet.
Is Hy-Tran Premium the same as Original Hy-Tran?
Hy-Tran Premium is the genuine Case IH hydraulic transmission oil built to CNH’s current formulation and performance specifications. As lubricants and equipment requirements evolve, so too does its formulation. That said, do not assume a legacy product is equivalent. Check your operator’s manual or consult your Case IH dealer for the recommended fluid for your machine.
What does CNH MAT-approved mean?
A CNH Material Standard, or MAT Specification, defines the performance requirements a lubricant must meet for use in CNH equipment. CNH engineers test and approve lubricants against these standards for compatibility, durability and performance in Case IH machines. While hydraulic transmission fluids don’t have one universal API standard that covers every equipment system, the relevant CNH MAT specification helps confirm that a fluid has been evaluated for the specific requirements for Case IH equipment.
This is why products that simply claim to be an equivalent will never meet the standards that Hy-Tran Premium has been engineered to meet.
Find the Right Fluid for Your Equipment
Visit your local Case IH dealer or MyCNHStore.com to find the recommended lubricant solution for your equipment.