Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
304.5 (Mini Hydraulic Excavators)
Engine
D / DT
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Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D / DT)
  (a)
8.4
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP (b, c, d, e)
1.1
Coolant
 
5.3 - 6.3
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
VESTA 10w HD (f, g, h, i, j, k)
56.0 / 85.0
Greases: Molybdenum
1
QUAKERTEK ATLANTA 2
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Greases: Multipurpose
1
QUAKERTEK VITALIA BF
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOPLEX XP-2
3
QUAKERTEK TERMOPLEX 220 EP
Greases: Special Purpose (high temp. antifriction bearings)
 
Rollers & Idlers
MAXIDIESEL SAE 30

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, -30°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/75w90
c.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP / SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
d.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 50°C: VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP
e.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 40°C: SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7 SAE-90 EP
f.
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
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

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D / DT)
Hours Max
250
Final Drives (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000