Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
5230B (Tracked Excavators)
Engine
DT
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a)
190
Coolant
 
500
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
VESTA 10w HD (b, c, d, e, f)
1,660 / 2,100
Carrier Roller - each
 
0.7
Final Drive Bearing Compartment
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
2.0
Final Drive Reduction Hubs (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
80.0
Final Drive Spur Gear Compartment (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
11.0
Final Drive Travel Brake Compartment (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
0.3
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)
 
Pump Drive
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
90.0
Swing Gear
 
Swing Gearboxes (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (g, h, i, j, k)
14.0
Swing System
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (l, m, n, o, p)
54.0
Track Idlers (each)
 
6.0
Track Rollers (each)
 
2.0

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.
-20°C to 40°C
c.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
d.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
e.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20
f.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
g.
-15°C to 50°C
h.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
i.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
j.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
k.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
l.
-15°C to 50°C
m.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
n.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
o.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
p.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Carrier Roller - each
Months Max
12
Hours Max
1000
Final Drive Bearing Compartment
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drive Reduction Hubs (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drive Spur Gear Compartment (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drive Travel Brake Compartment (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Pump Drive
Months Max
36
Hours Max
5000
Swing Gearboxes (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Swing System
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000