Our Recommendation
- Make
- CATERPILLAR
- Model
- 973 (Track Type Loaders)
- Engine
- D
Application |
Recommendation |
Capacity (ltr) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
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Engine (D)
|
(a) |
25.0
|
|
|
Transmission
|
From Hydraulics |
|
|
|
Coolant
|
49.0
|
||
|
Hydraulics
|
VESTA 10w HD (b, c, d, e, f, g) |
72.0
|
|
|
Grease Points (Molybdenum)
|
1
|
QUAKERTEK ATLANTA 2 |
|
2 |
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250 | ||
3 |
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2 | ||
|
Grease Points (Multipurpose Lithium Greases)
|
1
|
QUAKERTEK VITALIA BF |
|
2 |
QUAKERTEK VERKOPLEX XP-2 | ||
3 |
QUAKERTEK TERMOPLEX 220 EP | ||
|
Grease Points (special purpose high temperature anti friction bearings)
|
|
||
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Pump Reduction Gears
|
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 |
4.0
|
|
|
Reduction Hubs (each)
|
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 |
14.0
|
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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.
- 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
- c.
- -20°C to 40°C
- d.
- Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
- e.
- Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
- f.
- Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
- g.
- Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
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Oil Change Intervals
Engine (D)
- Hours Max
- 250
Coolant
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 2000
Hydraulics
- Months Max
- 18
- Hours Max
- 3000
Pump Reduction Gears
- Hours Max
- 500
Reduction Hubs (each)
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 1000