Shell Spirax Transmission Fluids for Agriculture
Get a better return on investment from your farming equipment by reducing downtime and increasing utilisation.
Shell Spirax product portfolio for Agriculture
Flagship
Shell Spirax S2 TQ*(TR) (UTTO)
- Designed for smooth, noise-free operation of oil-immersed (wet) brakes
- Suitable for general use in a wide range of agricultural equipment
Shell Spirax S3 T 15W-40 (STOU)
- Suitable for use as engine, transmission and hydraulic oil
Premium
Shell Spirax S6 TXME (UTTO)
- Improved performance under low temperature conditions
- Superior oxidation and thermal stability
- Improved anti-wear and extreme-pressure characteristics as well for front wheel drive axles (tractors) and harvester axles
Shell Spirax S6 TFVM Plus (UTTO)
- Designed for AGCO applications (Fendt/Valtra/Massey Ferguson)
- Meeting highest specifications
Mainstream
Shell Spirax S4 TXM 10W-30 (UTTO)
- Excellent anti-oxidation, shear stability, anti-wear, anti-corrosion and anti-foam characteristics
- Approved by major manufacturers
- Meets latest specification including front wheel drive axles (tractors) and harvester axles
Shell Spirax S3 TLV (UTTO)
- Excellent low temperature fluidity
- Designed for smooth, noise-free operation of oil-immersed (wet) brakes
Shell Spirax S4 TX 10W-40 (STOU)
- Suitable for use as engine, transmission and hydraulic oil
- Meets major manufacturers‘ requirements
UTTO vs STOU: Understanding the difference
UTTO – Universal Tractor Transmission Oil
UTTOs are specialized lubricants engineered to protect and optimize the performance of a tractor’s transmission, hydraulics, and wet brake systems. They are not intended for engine lubrication.
Key Applications:
- Transmission systems: including manual, powershift (PS), continuously variable (CVT), dual-clutch (DCT), and infinitely variable transmissions (IVT)
- Differentials and transfer boxes (for engaging front-wheel drive)
- Wet brakes
- Hydraulic systems: internal (e.g., hydrostatic transmission), external, and hitch
- Power Take-Off (PTO) mechanisms
Why Shell UTTO?
- Formulated to meet OEM specifications
- Designed to handle a wide range of friction materials and control elements
- Helps prevent cross-contamination between mechanical and hydraulic systems
STOU – Super Tractor Oil Universal
STOUs are multi-functional oils intended to lubricate both the engine and the transmission/hydraulic systems of older tractors. However, they are not suitable for modern engines due to evolving performance and emissions requirements.
Limitations of STOU:
- Typically meets engine oil standards up to API CF-4
- Cannot support modern engines requiring API CH-4 or CI-4 (e.g., those with cooled EGR systems or Stage II/IIIa emissions compliance)
- No longer widely developed by oil and additive companies due to limited compatibility with newer machinery
Shell Spirax S4 TXM
Specially designed to protect hard-working agricultural equipment, meeting the demanding requirements of transmissions, hydraulic systems, oil-immersed brakes and ancillary systems fitted to agricultural tractors and heavy-duty off-road equipment.
Shell Spirax S4 TXM oil is a high-performance, universal tractor transmission oil helping to maximize reliability for increased utilization and reduced maintenance costs.
