185 trans capacity conflicting info?

[MikeEyre74]

I just got everything back together after pulling the transmission apart. I’m putting everything back together again and putting fluids in it, and I keep seeing references to 3 1/2 points and then other references to 7 quarts of capacity. What gives? 7 quarts seems excessive! Right now, I put in 3 1/2 pints and I have fluid just starting to come out of the small plug on the left-hand side… But I assume that there is going to be some pick up from all of the reservoir in the hydraulic tubing and filter, etc.

[Eugene]

Check the Operator's Manual, lubrication table, for your tractor.

My 154 Operator's Manual. The 3 1/2 pints referees to the rear axle housing. The quantity ranges from 6 quarts to 7 2/3 quarts, depending on how the tractor is equipped, for the transmission.

[outdoors4evr]

Farmall Cubs transmissions use the 3 1/2 pints. (Their hydraulics are from a separate reservoir)

The 184 / 185 with hydraulics require the ~7 qts.
Some for each final drive, Some for the creeper, Most for the transmission and hydraulics. (More with 3-point, less without)