Horticultural Lubricants

Supporting Horticultural and Groundcare Equipment

Horticultural machinery can face prolonged operation, frequent starting, changing temperatures and exposure to dust, moisture, grass cuttings and other contaminants.

Rock Oil products are designed to help:

• Protect engines and moving components against wear.
• Maintain reliable operation during demanding or prolonged use.
• Reduce deposit and carbon build-up in suitable applications.
• Support smooth chain, bar and hydraulic system performance.
• Protect equipment exposed to moisture and outdoor conditions.
• Provide practical lubricant options for both smaller machinery and larger horticultural fleets.

Explore the GROUNDSMAN Range

The GROUNDSMAN range has been developed specifically for horticultural and groundcare equipment.

It includes engine oils and chainsaw lubricants for equipment such as lawnmowers, strimmers, brush cutters and chainsaws, with products suitable for both professional and domestic machinery.

Where applicable, products are formulated around relevant performance standards and equipment requirements, helping operators protect machinery throughout its working life.

Two-Stroke and Four-Stroke Engine Oils

Different horticultural engines require different lubricant technologies. Rock Oil provides dedicated products for common two-stroke and four-stroke applications.

GROUNDSMAN 2-Stroke

GROUNDSMAN 2-Stroke is a semi-synthetic lubricant designed to provide engine protection across a variety of two-stroke horticultural applications.

It can be used as a premix with suitable fuels and is formulated around recognised API, JASO and ISO two-stroke performance standards.

Typical applications may include selected strimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws and other two-stroke equipment where the required specification is appropriate.

GROUNDSMAN 4-Stroke

GROUNDSMAN 4-Stroke is an SAE 10W-30 lubricant for horticultural four-stroke petrol engines.

Its anti-wear formulation is designed to help protect engine components, reduce carbon build-up and support long-term engine reliability.

GROUNDSMAN SAE 30

GROUNDSMAN SAE 30 is a monograde lawnmower lubricant developed for horizontal four-stroke engines requiring an SAE 30 oil.

It is suitable for selected petrol, diesel and turbo-diesel applications where the equipment manufacturer specifies the relevant viscosity and performance level.

Chainsaw and Guide Bar Lubricants

Chainsaw chains and guide bars require continuous lubrication to control friction, reduce wear and support reliable cutting performance.

The GROUNDSMAN range includes several mineral-based and biodegradable chainsaw oils.

Mineral Chainsaw Oils

GROUNDSMAN Chainsaw Oil, GROUNDSMAN Chainsaw Oil 220 and Universal Chainsaw Oil provide mineral-based lubrication for the chains and guide bars of modern chainsaws.

Different viscosity options allow the lubricant to be matched to the equipment, operating temperature and manufacturer’s requirements.

Biodegradable Chainsaw Oils

GROUNDSMAN Bio-Chainsaw Oil 320 and GROUNDSMAN Bio-Chain Oil are renewable, vegetable-based options developed for use in woodland and other environmentally sensitive locations.

These products are readily biodegradable and provide an alternative where reducing the environmental impact of lubricant loss is especially important.

AGRI-GUARD® for Larger Horticultural Machinery

Larger horticultural, landscaping and estate-management operations often use machinery with more complex engine, transmission, hydraulic and braking systems.

The AGRI-GUARD® range provides products for tractors, all-terrain vehicles, utility equipment and other machinery used across agricultural and horticultural applications.

The range includes:

• Multifunctional SUTO tractor oils.
• UTTO transmission and hydraulic fluids.
• Heavy-duty engine oils.
• TO-4 off-highway transmission oils.
• HLP and HVI hydraulic fluids.
• Specialist ATV engine oil.
• Multifunctional off-highway lubricants.

These products can support larger grounds-maintenance fleets where machinery requirements extend beyond smaller two-stroke and four-stroke equipment.

All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Equipment

All-terrain vehicles are frequently used across estates, large gardens, forestry operations, landscaped grounds and rural environments.

AGRI-GUARD® ATV 10W-30 is a four-stroke engine oil developed for highly stressed ATV and quad-bike applications requiring the appropriate JASO MA performance level.

Rock Oil also supplies transmission, hydraulic and multifunctional products for larger utility vehicles where shared systems, wet brakes, clutches or differentials require a specific lubricant technology.

Hydraulic Lubricants

Hydraulic systems are used across a variety of horticultural and groundcare machinery, including compact tractors, loaders, lifting equipment, mowing machinery and specialist attachments.

The ULTRA-HYD range provides hydraulic fluids for different operating environments and performance requirements.

ULTRA-HYD HLP

ULTRA-HYD HLP products are premium mineral-based hydraulic fluids designed to provide wear protection, oxidation resistance, system cleanliness and reliable filtration performance.

ULTRA-HYD HVI

ULTRA-HYD HVI fluids offer improved viscosity stability across changing temperatures, helping hydraulic systems maintain consistent pressure, flow and protection from cold start-up through to full operating temperature.

This makes them particularly relevant to outdoor machinery exposed to seasonal temperature changes.

Specialist Hydraulic Options

The wider range also includes:

• Long-life hydraulic fluids.
• Fully synthetic products.
• Zinc-free hydraulic oils.
• Detergent hydraulic fluids.
• Fire-resistant formulations.
• Biodegradable hydraulic fluids.

Rock Oil’s biodegradable ULTRA-HYD products are particularly suitable for forestry, agricultural and mobile machinery operating near soil, crops or watercourses, where accidental lubricant loss could affect the surrounding environment.

KOOL-GUARD Antifreeze and Coolants

Larger horticultural machinery and liquid-cooled equipment require the correct coolant to support temperature control and protect the cooling system.

The KOOL-GUARD range includes IAT, OAT, NOAT and HOAT coolant technologies, with concentrated and ready-to-use products available.

KOOL-GUARD products are designed to help:

• Protect against freezing and overheating.
• Maintain cooling-system efficiency.
• Control corrosion within the cooling circuit.
• Support long-term engine reliability.
• Meet selected engine and equipment manufacturer requirements.

The range includes products suitable for agricultural, automotive, commercial, industrial, marine and plant applications, providing options for mixed machinery fleets.

Aerosols and Maintenance Products

Rock Oil also supplies a practical range of aerosol and spray products for equipment servicing, cleaning and preventative maintenance.

Products are available for:

• Cleaning and degreasing components.
• Penetrating and freeing seized parts.
• Protecting against corrosion and moisture.
• Lubricating chains, cables and open gears.
• Applying anti-seize protection.
• Lubricating hinges, linkages and locks.
• Supporting general workshop maintenance.

The range includes chain cleaners and lubricants, penetrating sprays, degreasers, white spray grease and corrosion-protection products suitable for use across workshops, maintenance vehicles and equipment stores.

Supporting Different Horticultural Applications

Lawnmowers

Dedicated four-stroke and SAE 30 lubricants help protect mower engines, control deposits and support reliable seasonal operation.

Strimmers and Brush Cutters

Two-stroke lubricant options support selected petrol-powered equipment operating for prolonged periods under demanding conditions.

Chainsaws

Mineral and biodegradable chain oils help lubricate chains and guide bars, reducing friction and supporting longer component life.

All-Terrain Vehicles

Dedicated four-stroke engine oil and wider transmission or hydraulic options support ATVs and utility equipment used across larger sites.

Compact Tractors and Groundcare Machinery

AGRI-GUARD® multifunctional oils and ULTRA-HYD fluids provide solutions for engines, transmissions, wet brakes, differentials and hydraulic systems.

Forestry and Woodland Operations

Biodegradable chainsaw and hydraulic lubricants provide options for machinery operating in locations where environmental protection is especially important.

Designed for Outdoor Working Conditions

Horticultural machinery is regularly exposed to water, dirt, plant material, temperature changes and extended seasonal use.

Rock Oil lubricants are developed to help maintain protection in these environments by supporting:

• Reliable engine and component lubrication.
• Resistance to wear, corrosion and oxidation.
• Consistent performance during changing temperatures.
• Protection during frequent starting and stopping.
• Cleaner operation and reduced deposit formation.
• Longer equipment life when products are correctly selected and maintained.

Responsible Product Performance

Rock Oil offers biodegradable chainsaw and hydraulic products for operations seeking to reduce the environmental impact associated with lubricant loss.

These products are particularly relevant to forestry, woodland management, waterside maintenance and groundcare work taking place around sensitive habitats.

Correct product selection can also help extend equipment life, reduce premature replacement and support more efficient servicing across a mixed machinery fleet.