Our Recommendation

VERKOPLUS 15w40 MSA

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
973D Tier3/EU Stage3a (S/N LCP00001 - Up) (Track Type Loaders)
Engine
DT
Year
2012-
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT) (Cat C9 ACERT 196kW)
VERKOPLUS 15w40 MSA (a, b)
32.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drive (Each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (c, d, e)
28.5
Coolant
  (f)
44.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (g, h, i, j, k)
189
General grease points
1
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX FGM 2 (l)
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX SG 2
Equalizer Bar End, Pin Joint
VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP (m, n)
Pivot Shaft Bearings (Each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (o, p, q, r)
3.0
Track Roller Frame Recoil Spring
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (s, t, u, v)
Track Rollers & Idlers
VERKOPLUS 15w40 MSA (w)

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
-10°C to 50°C
b.
Alternative recommendations, -18°C to 40°C: VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
c.
-15°C to 50°C
d.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
e.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
f.
Mix ratio, 50% >-37°C
g.
-20°C to 40°C
h.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
i.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
j.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
k.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
l.
Alternative recommendations: QUAKERTEK ATLANTA 2 / QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250 / QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
m.
-10°C to 50°C
n.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP / SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
o.
0°C to 50°C
p.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
q.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
r.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 40; TF CAT TO4 40
s.
0°C to 50°C
t.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
u.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
v.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 40; TF CAT TO4 40
w.
-10°C to 50°C

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT) (Cat C9 ACERT 196kW)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Final Drive (Each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000