Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
Challenger 45
Engine
DT
Year
1994-
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a, b)
28.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
From Transmission
Coolant
  (c)
33.0
Brake Fluid
VESTA TD 2
Hydraulics
 
124
Front Idler Hubs
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
Greases: Molybdenum
1
QUAKERTEK ATLANTA 2
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Greases: Multipurpose
1
QUAKERTEK VITALIA BF
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOPLEX XP-2
3
QUAKERTEK TERMOPLEX 220 EP
Greases: Special Purpose (high temp. antifriction bearings)
 
Midroller hubs
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
Pivot joint (where fitted)
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
Steering control mechanism (where fitted)
 
Winch (where fitted)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
Caterpillar list API CH-4 and API CI-4 as preferred oils and API CG-4 as an acceptable alternative. These oils must meet Caterpillar's ECF-1 specification to avoid reduced engine life. API CF-4 should not be used in Caterpillar diesel engines
b.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
c.
Mix ratio, 50%

General Notes

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Hours Max
250
Coolant
Hours Max
3000
Brake Fluid
Months Max
24
Hydraulics
Hours Max
1000