This versatile lubricant can be used on both old-style and roller-bearing axles. Use with Axle Washer Leather for old-style axles.
A quick, easy option for greasing your buggy or wagon axle, this grease is a direct descendant of the Original Schaeffer Black Beauty Wagon Axle Grease.
Grease comes in a tube that is compatible with standard grease guns. It is extra tacky and waterproof for good adhesion and tolerates extreme pressure and heat up to 350 degrees F.
Specifications
- NLGI #1, #2 and #3, Para-Synthetic, Extreme Pressure Grease.
- Contains extra MoS2 and other solids.
- Aluminum Complex Base. Meets Cat's 5% Moly Grease Spec.
- Extra Tacky / Waterproof / Hi-heat good up to 350 degrees F.
- 1 tube - 14 oz, 9 1/4" long x 2 1/8" diameter
- Designed to fit in standard grease guns
Q & A
Question: How often should I grease my wheels and axles?
Answer: Greasing the axles of your wagon about every 40 miles of use is recommended for wagons with skeins and boxings or buggies with "old-style" axles. It is also a good idea to check the axles prior to using your horse-drawn vehicle after having it stored for a long period of time.
Question: How many tubes of grease should I order?
Answer: 1 tube of grease will last several applications for a buggy and likely 2 applications for a farm wagon; however, this will vary depending on how dry the axle is
How to Apply Tube Grease to an Axle
1. Jack Up the Vehicle and Remove the Wheels - After jacking up the wheel, and unscrewing the nut (note they are directionally threaded), place the nut where it will not pick up sand or grit. Also, note the leather washers (if applicable on a buggy or light vehicle), being careful to keep these clean also, and to be sure to put them back on the spindle, close against the collar.
2.Prepare the Grease: If applying to a larger wagon spindle we recommend using a putty knife to dip in the tube of grease. If using a grease gun, install the tube into the gun as you would normally install any standard grease tube.
3. Apply to the Axle: Press the grease onto the axle with your putty knife, or run a bead of grease along the length of the axle spindle and spread across the axle spindle surface evenly. On average, for a smaller vehicle or buggy use about 1 tablespoon per wheel, and for a larger farm wagon use 2-4 tablespoons per wheel depending on the axle size. However, be mindful of not overapplying to the point where the grease presses out the ends or it will accumulate dirt.
TIP: Especially when reinstalling heavy wheels, applying the grease evenly along the length of the bottom side only of the axle spindle will help keep the grease from pressing to the back of the axle when sliding the wheel back on. The grease will spread around on the axle when the wheel(s) turn.
4. Reinstall the Wheels: Slide the hubs back onto the axles and to start thread the nuts on by hand to avoid cross threading and then tighten with the wheel wrench.
Maintenance Tip:
Inspect and reapply block grease regularly (every 30-40 miles), or sooner if traveling in dusty conditions on long trips, or after extended storage.
