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Agriculture

Gem Oils supplies lubricants, oils, greases and fluids for tractors, farm machinery, dairy equipment and agricultural contractors across Ireland. From engine and hydraulic oils to transmission fluids, greases and specialist farm products, our range covers the everyday lubrication requirements of working agricultural equipment.
60+

Years in Business

1M+

Litres of Stock

ISO

9001:2015 Certified

32

Counties Served

Extensive Stock

Large scale storage in Ireland, giving us the capacity to hold a broad range of lubricants and related products.

Reliable Delivery

Our own transport fleet supports deliveries to customers throughout Ireland.

Local Support Team

Regional sales and customer service teams with complete knowledge of the industries and applications we serve.

product Range

Agriculture Product Categories

A wide range for tractors, farm machinery, dairy equipment and general agricultural maintenance. Browse by product type or speak to our team if you need help finding a suitable option.

Agricultural Oils

Agricultural oils for tractors, farm machinery and dairy equipment. Covers multipurpose UTTO and STOU fluids, agricultural engine oils, milking machine oil and general lubrication for implements and farm plant across Irish agriculture.

Chain Oils

Chain oils for conveyor, transmission and high-temperature chain drives. General-purpose formulations for standard industrial chain applications, with high-temperature options for oven and drying chains at sustained elevated temperatures.

Engine Oils

Engine oils for diesel, petrol and small-engine applications, from heavy-duty commercial fleet use to passenger cars and garden machinery. Supplied to OEM, API and ACEA specifications across mineral, semi-synthetic and fully synthetic grades.

Garden

Two-stroke and four-stroke engine oils for lawnmowers, strimmers, chainsaws and hedge trimmers. Formulated for the higher operating temperatures of small air-cooled engines, with pre-measured 2-stroke mixing units available for correct ratios.

Greases

Lithium and lithium complex greases for industrial, automotive and agricultural lubrication points where oil cannot be retained. Available across NLGI consistency grades, including extreme-pressure and water-resistant formulations for demanding use.

Hydraulic & Compressor Oils

Hydraulic and compressor oils for industrial, mobile and agricultural equipment. Formulated to ISO viscosity grade specifications for hydraulic circuits, rotary screw and reciprocating compressors, and dual-purpose shared-circuit applications.

Hydraulic Oils

Hydraulic oils that transmit power and lubricate pumps, valves and cylinders within hydraulic circuits. Supplied across ISO VG grades for industrial presses, mobile plant, agricultural machinery and material handling equipment.

Milking Machine Oils

Vacuum pump oil for milking parlour equipment, supporting consistent vacuum performance and equipment reliability. Suited to rotary, herringbone and robotic milking systems on Irish dairy farms, with regular oil checks recommended.

Multipurpose Oils

Multipurpose tractor fluid (UTTO/STOU) formulated to lubricate the transmission, hydraulics and wet brakes of a tractor from a single product. Matched to leading tractor manufacturer specifications where a combined fluid is permitted.
Industry Range

Six Sectors. One Supplier.

Select an industry to explore the relevant product range and find out how Gem Oils supports your sector.

Equipment & Applications

Agriculture machinery & Applications

Gem Oils supplies lubricants for the full range of agricultural machinery in use on Irish farms – from large-scale tillage and beef operations to dairy and mixed family farms.

Tractors

Engine, transmission, hydraulic and drivetrain lubricants for tractors used across general farm work, transport, tillage, livestock and contracting applications.

Combine Harvesters

Lubricants and fluids for engines, hydraulic systems, drivetrains and other service points across harvesting machinery.

Dairy & Milking Equipment

Products for suitable milking-machine, vacuum-pump and general dairy equipment applications, alongside lubricants for associated farm machinery.

Tele-handlers & Loaders

Engine, hydraulic, transmission and axle lubricants for telehandlers, loaders and material-handling equipment used around farms and yards.

Tillage & Cultivation Equipment

Greases, gear oils and other lubricants for suitable applications across ploughs, cultivators, seeders and other tillage equipment.

Agricultural Contractors

A broad product range for contractors operating different machines, manufacturers and equipment ages across one working fleet.

Technical Guidance

CHOOSING THE RIGHT Agriculture LUBRICANT

Agricultural machinery can have very different lubricant requirements, even where machines perform similar work. Engine design, transmission type, hydraulic system and manufacturer requirements all influence which product should be used.

The correct starting point is the lubricant specification and viscosity grade required by the equipment manufacturer. Operating conditions, service intervals and the product already in use can then be considered when selecting the appropriate lubricant.

This is particularly important on farms and contracting fleets where several generations and manufacturers of machinery may be operating side by side.

Product Type
Covers
Does NOT Cover
STOU (Super Universal)
Engine, transmission, wet brakes, hydraulics, differential
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UTTO
Transmission, wet brakes, hydraulics, differential, PTO
Engine
Tractor Hydraulic Fluid
Hydraulic system, implement linkage
Engine, transmission, wet brakes
Engine Oil (agri)
Engine only
Transmission, hydraulics, wet brakes
Milking Machine Oil
Vacuum pump only
All other systems
AdBlue (AUS 32, ISO 22241)
SCR exhaust aftertreatment — Tier 4 Final / Stage V engines (c.2014 onwards)
Not a lubricant. Do not add to oil or fuel.

This table is a guide only. Always refer to your operator manual or contact the Gem Oils technical team to confirm the correct product for your specific machine and year.

What to check
Equipment manufacturer's lubricant requirement
Required SAE, ISO or NLGI grade
Engine, transmission or hydraulic-system type
Wet-brake or shared-transmission requirements where applicable
Operating conditions and service interval
The product currently in use when topping up or changing lubricant

Need a product recommendation?

Tell us your tractor make, model, and year and we will confirm the correct specification and the Gem Oils product that meets it.

Why Choose Gem Oils

THE GEM OILS DIFFERENCE FOR Agriculture

Three reasons Irish farmers and agricultural contractors have been ordering from Gem Oils since 1962.

Direct Agricultural Technical Support

We do not use call centres or generic product finders. When you contact Gem Oils with a lubrication question about your tractor, combine, or dairy equipment, you speak directly to someone who can confirm the correct specification, grade, and product for your specific machine and application.

OEM Specification Accuracy

Every product page in our agricultural range states the specifications it meets and the OEM approvals it carries — with a clear distinction between formal approvals and products that meet a specification's requirements. You can specify with confidence and in compliance with your machine's warranty terms.

Nationwide Supply Across Ireland

Supply from our Cavan base to farms, agri-merchants, and co-operatives across all 32 counties. Bulk delivery available for high-volume agricultural customers. ISO 9001:2015 certified supply chain. Family-owned since 1962 — with the relationships and local knowledge that comes with 60 years serving Irish agriculture.

Agricultural products range

Featured Agriculture Products

A selection of Gem Oils products for tractors, farm machinery, dairy equipment and general agricultural maintenance.

GEM Oils Fully Synthetic Two Stroke 2-T engine oil in a white bottle with a green cap, designed for most air-cooled engines with a 50:1 mix ratio.

Fully Syn 2 T

: Gem Lawnmower Oil SAE 30 bottle, 1 litre

Lawnmower Oil SAE 30

: Gem Hydraulic Oil H46HV high viscosity index hydraulic oil, 20 litre container

Hydraulic Oil H46HV

Lithium Complex(Red) 400g Cartridge

Gem Milking Machine Oil, 5 litre container

Milking Machine Oil

Gem Bar & Chain Professional chainsaw oil, 5 litre and 1 litre bottles

Bar & Chain Professional

Gem HighTran Fluid UTTO tractor transmission oil, 20 litre container

High Tran Fluid UTTO

Gem Super Universal Oil 15W-30 tractor oil, 5 litre bottle

Super Universal Oil

Always check the required product type, grade, specification and compatibility against the vehicle or equipment manufacturer’s recommendations before use.

Common Questions

Agriculture Lubricants FAQs

Practical answers to questions that can arise when selecting, changing and managing lubricants across farm machinery.

Sometimes, but it should never be assumed. Different tractors can require different transmission and hydraulic fluid specifications, even where the viscosity appears similar. Check the manufacturer’s requirement for each machine before using one product across several tractors.

UTTO products are generally intended for tractor transmission, hydraulic and wet-brake systems, while STOU products are designed for a broader range of suitable tractor applications that can include engine lubrication. The required product depends on the machine manufacturer’s specification, so the two should not automatically be treated as interchangeable.

Only where that oil meets the requirements of every machine concerned. Hydraulic systems can specify different viscosity grades and performance levels, so using one product simply because the machinery is operating on the same farm is not sufficient.

It can. Older equipment may have different lubricant, material or performance requirements from newer machinery. The correct product should be based on the specification required for that particular machine rather than its age alone.

Compare the required specification, viscosity grade and application rather than relying on brand or product appearance. Compatibility with the lubricant already in the machine should also be considered when topping up or changing products.

looking for the right lubricant

Talk to the Gem Oils Team

Whether you’re servicing one vehicle or managing a fleet, we’ll help you choose the right lubricant for the job, answer product questions and recommend suitable alternatives where needed.