Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
973D (Track Type Loaders)
Engine
DT
Year
2010-
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT) (C9, 196kW, Tier3/Euro3A)
  (a, b, c)
32.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drive (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (d, e, f)
28.5
Coolant
  (g)
44.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (h, i, j, k, l)
189
Grease Points
1
QUAKERTEK ATLANTA 2
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Equalizer Bar End, Pin Joint
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (m, n)
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
Pivot Shaft (bearings - each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (o, p, q)
3.0
Track Roller Frame Recoil Spring
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (r, s, t)

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
-10°C to 50°C
b.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
c.
Alternative recommendations, -18°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-40
d.
-15°C to 50°C
e.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
f.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
g.
>-37°C
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 20W
l.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
m.
-20°C to 40°C
n.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 45°C: GL-5S 75W-140
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.
0°C to 50°C
s.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
t.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4

General Notes

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT) (C9, 196kW, Tier3/Euro3A)
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