LSTractor XU Series

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

LSTractor XU Series uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 47 liters. Service intervals include checks at 50 hours and changes at 500 hours. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • XU5055 (2013- )
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 47 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 500 hours
  • XU5065 (2013- )
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 47 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 500 hours
  • XU6158 (2013- )
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 47 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 500 hours
  • XU6163 (2013- )
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 47 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 500 hours
  • XU6168 (2013- )
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 47 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 500 hours

Additional Notes

  • The LSTractor XU Series power steering fluid shares a combined reservoir with the transaxle and hydraulic system, meaning the 47-liter capacity figure reflects the total volume of a single integrated fluid circuit rather than a standalone power steering reservoir.
  • A 47-liter combined system capacity is notably large by tractor standards, which is consistent with the demands of a full hydraulic circuit that simultaneously serves the transaxle, implement hydraulics, and power steering functions.
  • All five XU Series models covered, the XU5055, XU5065, XU6158, XU6163, and XU6168, share an identical 47-liter capacity, a 50-hour check interval, and a 500-hour change interval under normal use conditions.
  • The 50-hour fluid check interval is a relatively frequent inspection point, reflecting the importance of monitoring fluid level and condition in a system that handles multiple mechanical functions at once.
  • The 500-hour change interval applies specifically to normal use conditions, which in tractor service terminology generally refers to standard field operation without sustained exposure to extreme heat, heavy contamination, or other stress factors.
  • The gap between the 50-hour check interval and the 500-hour change interval means fluid level and condition are monitored ten times before a full drain-and-fill service is due under normal operating conditions.

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