Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
305CR (Mini Hydraulic Excavators)
Engine
D / DT
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D / DT)
  (a)
8.8
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (b, c, d, e, f)
1.0
Coolant
 
7.3
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (g, h, i, j, k, l)
56.8

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.
-15°C to 50°C
c.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
d.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
e.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
f.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
g.
Caterpillar list API CG-4, API CF and CAT TO-4 as alternative specifications. These oils must have a minimum zinc content of 900 ppm
h.
-20°C to 40°C
i.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
j.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
k.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20
l.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D / DT)
Hours Max
250
Final Drives (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000