Same Rubin

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Same Rubin power steering fluid capacity is 108 liters. Service intervals include checking every 150 hours and changing every 1200 hours or 12 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Rubin 120 (1999-2004)
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 108 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 27/27
  • Rubin 135 (1999-2004)
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 108 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 27/27
  • Rubin 150 (1999-2004)
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 108 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 27/27
  • Rubin 160 (1999-2004)
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 108 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 27/27
  • Rubin 180 (1999-2004)
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 108 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 27/27
  • Rubin 200 (1999-2004)
  • Transaxle/hydraulic system
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 108 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 27/27

Additional Notes

  • Across all six Same Rubin variants from 1999-2004, the power steering fluid specification covers a shared system that integrates the transaxle, hydraulic system, and power steering into a single fluid circuit, meaning one reservoir and one fluid supply serves all three functions simultaneously.
  • The 108-liter capacity figure applies uniformly to the Rubin 120, 135, 150, 160, 180, and 200 across the full 1999-2004 model range. A capacity of this magnitude is characteristic of large agricultural tractors, where the combined transaxle and hydraulic reservoir volume far exceeds what would be found in a dedicated automotive power steering system.
  • The check interval of 150 hours under normal use conditions reflects a time-based service schedule tied to operational hours rather than distance, which is standard practice for agricultural machinery where annual mileage is not a meaningful measure of wear or fluid degradation.
  • The change interval of 1200 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first under normal use conditions, establishes a dual threshold. The 12-month calendar limit ensures fluid is renewed at least annually regardless of how few hours the machine has accumulated, while the 1200-hour threshold addresses high-utilization seasons where annual hours could be reached well before the calendar year ends.
  • The ratio between the check interval and the change interval is 8:1, meaning fluid level and condition are inspected eight times before a full drain and refill is due. In a shared transaxle and hydraulic circuit of 108 liters, regular checks are particularly relevant because fluid loss or contamination in one subsystem affects the performance of all three connected systems.
  • The identical specifications across all six Rubin variants, from the 120 through the 200, indicate that despite differences in engine output reflected in the model designations, the transaxle and hydraulic platform shared a common fluid system architecture throughout the 1999-2004 production period.

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