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Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
225 (Tracked Excavators)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a, b, c, d, e)
19.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (f, g, h, i, j)
11.4
Coolant
 
22.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (k, l, m, n, o, p)
303
Grease Points
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Clamshell Rotor Gear Drive
MAXIDIESEL SAE 30
1.4
Heavy Duty Final Drives (each)
MAXIDIESEL SAE 30
53.0
Pump Drive
1
VERKOAGRI STOU 15w40 (q)
5.7
2
VERKOL TDI 15w40
3
MAXIDIESEL 15w40 SHPD
Swing Gear
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Swing Gearbox
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (r, s, t, u, v)
28.0

General Notes

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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.
Alternative recommendations, -23°C to 20°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W
c.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to >40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 15W-40
d.
Alternative recommendations, -7°C to 38°C: EO CAT ECF-1 30
e.
Alternative recommendations, >7°C: EO CAT ECF-1 40
f.
-15°C to 50°C
g.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
h.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
i.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
j.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
k.
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
l.
-20°C to 40°C
m.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
n.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
o.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20
p.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
q.
Alternative recommendations, -23°C to >40°C: MAXIDIESEL SAE 30; VERKOAGRI STOU 15w40 / VERKOL TDI 15w40 / MAXIDIESEL 15w40 SHPD
r.
-15°C to 50°C
s.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
t.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
u.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
v.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Hours Max
500
Final Drives (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Clamshell Rotor Gear Drive
Months Max
12
Hours Max
1000
Heavy Duty Final Drives (each)
Hours Max
2000
Pump Drive
Hours Max
250
Swing Gearbox
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000