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Topic: M&W dyno
Posted By: Brian IA
Subject: M&W dyno
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2017 at 7:40pm
I haven't been on here for some time, I always appreciate and respect everyone's input. 

I have a friend that wants to borrow my M&W dynano that has set for ten years. I am concerned about the oil condition and what type of oil it takes. Actually any information on this piece of equipment would be helpful.  

It is a model 
Hydro-Gauge Dynamometer p-400 serial number 2357.
Any help would be appreciated. 



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Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2017 at 8:01pm
Have the same dyno. I'm sure that it uses standard hydraulic oil.  Need to warm it up under light load until the gauge is in the green and then turn the water on under load.
Sitting shouldn't hurt it.


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Posted By: wayneIA
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 3:24am
My P2000 has a list of hydraulic oils that are suitable for it to be accurate.  The list is located under the storage cover on my unit.  I simply went to my oil supplier and gave him a couple of the numbers off the list to use for cross reference.  As long as the oil in yours isn't burnt or water contaminated, I wouldn't get too worried about it.  Basically any hydraulic oil will work, just the ones that are recommended are for the best accuracy.


Posted By: dhs
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 6:32pm
What is a M&W P400 in good operating condition worth?


Posted By: wayneIA
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 8:50pm
I tried to buy one about 6 years ago that the oil had a slight burnt smell, and  quit bidding at $1250. If I remember correctly I've seen a couple sell (including that one) in the $1500-$2000 range.  Here's the contact info from Yesterday's tractors of a guy that repairs and sells dynos. Sales,Service & repairs,parts specializing in M&W Dyno. Pete Holtgrew 712-490-2920


Posted By: Dave Kratzig
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2019 at 5:38pm
I have a P400 M&W dyno. It is missing the storage cover which apparently lists recommended hydraulic oil. Can anyone tell me what oil is recommended for this dyno? I know it's been said that any hydraulic oil will work but I was curious what is actually recommended.
Thanks.


Posted By: Hodgeja
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2019 at 7:44pm
I would like to buy a dyno. Anyone selling one?


Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2019 at 8:07pm
Originally posted by dhs dhs wrote:

What is a M&W P400 in good operating condition worth?

Last one I saw, about 10 years ago, went for $4500, at auction...Wink


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Posted By: dhs
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2019 at 7:32am
Sent you a PM.


Posted By: Navratilimpl
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2020 at 2:58pm
If you are still looking I have 1 for sale located in NE South Dakota,    Great shape and lightly used.    It has not been used in 10+ years so I'm not entirely sure if there are any cracks in the hoses, but no HYD oil under it.  glass is in all guages.   SN - 24753  model P-400A    M&W  Hi capacity Hydra-gauge Dynamometer.   Let me know if your still looking for 1 and I can get you pictures another way.    they are too big for this site.



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