Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
446 (Backhoe Loaders)
Engine
DT
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a)
11.0
Rear Axle
VESTA JD (b, c, d, e, f)
30.0
Transmission
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (g, h, i)
26.0
Front Axle
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (j, k, l, m)
9.0
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
Coolant
 
30.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (n, o, p, q, r)
57.0
Front Powered Axle Final Drives (each)
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (s, t, u, v)
0.8
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP

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, -32°C to 25°C: WB NWH 134D 5W-30
c.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: WB NWH 134D 15W-40
d.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 40°C: WB NWH 134D 15W-30
e.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 40°C: WB NWH 134D 20W-30
f.
Alternative recommendations, -4°C to 40°C: VESTA JD
g.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 0°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
h.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 40°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
i.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
j.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/75w90
k.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP / SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
l.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 50°C: VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP
m.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 40°C: SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7 SAE-90 EP
n.
-20°C to 40°C
o.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
p.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
q.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
r.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
s.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/75w90
t.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP / SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
u.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 50°C: VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP
v.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 40°C: SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7 SAE-90 EP

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Months Max
1
Hours Max
250
Rear Axle
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Transmission
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Front Axle
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Front Powered Axle Final Drives (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000