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Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
245 (94L 255 on) (Tracked Excavators)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a)
38.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (b, c, d, e, f)
30.0
Coolant
 
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (g, h, i, j, k)
403
Pump Drive
VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4 (l, m)
Rollers & Idlers
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
Swing Gearbox
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (n, o, p, q, r)
35.0

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.
-15°C to 50°C
c.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
d.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
e.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
f.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
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 20
k.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
l.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 10°C: TF CAT TO4 5W-20
m.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
n.
-15°C to 50°C
o.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
p.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
q.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
r.
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
Pump Drive
Hours Max
5000
Swing Gearbox
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000