New Holland FX
Clutch fluid capacity & service interval
New Holland FX clutch fluid capacity ranges from 7 to 10 liters. Service intervals occur every 600 hours or 12 months. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| FX28 (1999-2004) |
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| FX38 (1999-2004) |
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| FX48 (1999-2004) |
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| FX58 (1999-2004) |
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Additional Notes
- The New Holland FX series forage harvesters from 1999-2004 use a hydraulic clutch system across all four variants covered in these specifications.
- The FX28 is the only variant in the lineup that carries two distinct capacity figures: a 7-liter service fill and a 10-liter full system capacity. The difference between the two reflects how much fluid is needed for a routine top-up or partial drain versus a complete system overhaul or flush where all fluid passages and reservoirs are emptied.
- The FX38, FX48, and FX58 each list a single 7-liter capacity, which aligns with the service fill figure recorded for the FX28, suggesting routine servicing across the range draws from a consistent volume.
- All four variants share an identical change interval of 600 hours or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever threshold is reached first. The dual-trigger format is common in agricultural equipment, where seasonal operation patterns mean calendar time can expire before hour meters accumulate significantly.
- The 600-hour mark is a moderately demanding interval for a hydraulic clutch system on a forage harvester, reflecting the high-load, high-vibration environment typical of harvesting operations where fluid degradation occurs at an accelerated rate compared to lighter-duty machinery.