Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease
Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease is a full-synthetic, high-performance wheel-bearing lubricant chosen for horse trailers because it delivers superior oxidation stability, water resistance, and long service intervals compared with conventional greases. Although it carries a premium price versus conventional options on this list, its technical advantage in extended life and high-temperature protection reduces maintenance frequency and total lifecycle cost for frequent tow rigs.
Ultra long-life
High-temp stability
Ultra long-life
High-temp stability
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease for its long-lasting protection, excellent water resistance, and reduced maintenance intervals, although many note the premium price. Overall buyers find it reliable for trailer bearings and high-speed applications."
Butter-smooth spin
Advanced synthetic formulation for long life and extended re-greasing intervals
Butter-smooth spin
Advanced synthetic formulation for long life and extended re-greasing intervals
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease is a full-synthetic, high-performance wheel-bearing lubricant chosen for horse trailers because it delivers superior oxidation stability, water resistance, and long service intervals compared with conventional greases. Although it carries a premium price versus conventional options on this list, its technical advantage in extended life and high-temperature protection reduces maintenance frequency and total lifecycle cost for frequent tow rigs.
Ultra long-life
High-temp stability
Butter-smooth spin
Advanced synthetic formulation for long life and extended re-greasing intervals
Excellent low- and high-temperature performance suitable for trailer bearings
Ultra long-life
High-temp stability
Butter-smooth spin
Advanced synthetic formulation for long life and extended re-greasing intervals
Excellent low- and high-temperature performance suitable for trailer bearings
Lucas Oil X-Tra Heavy Duty Grease
Lucas Oil X-Tra Heavy Duty Grease is a heavy-duty, multipurpose grease valued for robust load-carrying and good water washout resistance at a budget-friendly price, making it a practical choice for horse trailer owners who want strong protection without synthetic costs. Compared with the Mobil and Shell premium synthetics, Lucas trades some long-term oxidative stability for immediate value and strong mechanical protection under heavy loads and rough towing conditions.
Heavy-load shield
Waterproof protection
Heavy-load shield
Waterproof protection
Review Summary
"Lucas Oil X-Tra Heavy Duty Grease is frequently commended for strong adhesion, good water and corrosion resistance, and staying in place under heavy loads; some users report occasional difficulty with grease guns or firmness in cold weather. Most owners consider it a high-value, durable option for trailer bearings."
Tough-as-nails grit
Extreme pressure additives and tackifiers for high-load bearing applications
Tough-as-nails grit
Extreme pressure additives and tackifiers for high-load bearing applications
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Lucas Oil X-Tra Heavy Duty Grease is a heavy-duty, multipurpose grease valued for robust load-carrying and good water washout resistance at a budget-friendly price, making it a practical choice for horse trailer owners who want strong protection without synthetic costs. Compared with the Mobil and Shell premium synthetics, Lucas trades some long-term oxidative stability for immediate value and strong mechanical protection under heavy loads and rough towing conditions.
Heavy-load shield
Waterproof protection
Tough-as-nails grit
Extreme pressure additives and tackifiers for high-load bearing applications
Strong adhesion reduces fling-off on trailer hubs and fittings
Heavy-load shield
Waterproof protection
Tough-as-nails grit
Extreme pressure additives and tackifiers for high-load bearing applications
Strong adhesion reduces fling-off on trailer hubs and fittings
Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp Grease
Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp Grease is a time-tested wheel-bearing formulation designed for high-temperature and high-speed hub service on horse trailers, offering dependable protection for bearings subject to repeated heavy towing and trailer lug heat. It sits between premium synthetics and lower-cost heavy-duty greases by delivering proven thermal resilience and bearing protection at a mid-range price, making it a solid compromise for owners who want long-lasting heat performance without the highest synthetic cost.
Extreme temp stability
EP film strength
Extreme temp stability
EP film strength
Review Summary
"Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp Grease is widely used for wheel bearings because it offers solid high-temperature stability and protection under load, though users mention it can be messy and harder to remove. Regular trailer owners report dependable performance for long trips and heavy towing."
Seals grit — barn-ready
Formulated for sustained high-temperature stability in wheel bearings and hubs
Seals grit — barn-ready
Formulated for sustained high-temperature stability in wheel bearings and hubs
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp Grease is a time-tested wheel-bearing formulation designed for high-temperature and high-speed hub service on horse trailers, offering dependable protection for bearings subject to repeated heavy towing and trailer lug heat. It sits between premium synthetics and lower-cost heavy-duty greases by delivering proven thermal resilience and bearing protection at a mid-range price, making it a solid compromise for owners who want long-lasting heat performance without the highest synthetic cost.
Extreme temp stability
EP film strength
Seals grit — barn-ready
Formulated for sustained high-temperature stability in wheel bearings and hubs
Provides heavy-duty load carrying and anti-scuff protection
Extreme temp stability
EP film strength
Seals grit — barn-ready
Formulated for sustained high-temperature stability in wheel bearings and hubs
Provides heavy-duty load carrying and anti-scuff protection
Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2
Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 is a lithium-complex, heavy-duty grease engineered for demanding wheel-bearing and hub applications and is favored by fleets for its strong mechanical stability, corrosion protection and long relubrication intervals for horse trailers. While typically priced similarly to other premium products like Mobil 1, Shell's formulation is optimized for fleet economics—fewer service stops and consistent protection under heavy, repetitive towing—making it attractive where uptime and predictable maintenance schedules matter.
OEM reliability
Multipurpose fit
OEM reliability
Multipurpose fit
Review Summary
"Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 receives strong marks for exceptional water resistance, oxidation stability, and pumpability in centralized systems; buyers note it’s a premium industrial-grade choice and pricier than consumer greases. Users seeking long-life, heavy-duty bearing protection rate it highly."
Chews miles
Premium industrial-grade grease available in large pails for shop re-greasing
Chews miles
Premium industrial-grade grease available in large pails for shop re-greasing
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 is a lithium-complex, heavy-duty grease engineered for demanding wheel-bearing and hub applications and is favored by fleets for its strong mechanical stability, corrosion protection and long relubrication intervals for horse trailers. While typically priced similarly to other premium products like Mobil 1, Shell's formulation is optimized for fleet economics—fewer service stops and consistent protection under heavy, repetitive towing—making it attractive where uptime and predictable maintenance schedules matter.
OEM reliability
Multipurpose fit
Chews miles
Premium industrial-grade grease available in large pails for shop re-greasing
Designed for heavy loads and long-life performance in wheel bearings
OEM reliability
Multipurpose fit
Chews miles
Premium industrial-grade grease available in large pails for shop re-greasing
Designed for heavy loads and long-life performance in wheel bearings
$180-350 CAD
Castrol Pyroplex Red
Castrol Pyroplex Red is an industry classic formulated specifically for wheel bearings and trailer hubs; its proven, high-temperature performance and wide availability make it a reliable, cost-effective choice for horse trailer owners. Although not a full synthetic like Mobil 1 or as modern as Shell's fleet-focused offerings, Pyroplex's long heritage, straightforward formulation and affordable price point provide excellent value for occasional to moderate trailer use.
High-pressure film
Classic red formula
High-pressure film
Classic red formula
Review Summary
"Castrol Pyroplex Red is favored for its proven track record on wheel bearings, excellent EP protection, and ease of application, though some shoppers find it dated packaging or variable availability. The majority of users report reliable, long-lasting bearing service with this classic formula."
Grease that grins
Proven red, high-temperature formulation commonly used for trailer hubs
Grease that grins
Proven red, high-temperature formulation commonly used for trailer hubs
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Castrol Pyroplex Red is an industry classic formulated specifically for wheel bearings and trailer hubs; its proven, high-temperature performance and wide availability make it a reliable, cost-effective choice for horse trailer owners. Although not a full synthetic like Mobil 1 or as modern as Shell's fleet-focused offerings, Pyroplex's long heritage, straightforward formulation and affordable price point provide excellent value for occasional to moderate trailer use.
High-pressure film
Classic red formula
Grease that grins
Proven red, high-temperature formulation commonly used for trailer hubs
Good extreme-pressure performance to protect bearings under load
High-pressure film
Classic red formula
Grease that grins
Proven red, high-temperature formulation commonly used for trailer hubs
Good extreme-pressure performance to protect bearings under load