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Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
420E (Backhoe Loaders)
Engine
D / DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D / DT)
  (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i)
7.2
Transmission (Direct Drive)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (j, k, l, m, n)
18.5
Transmission (Power Shift)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (o, p, q, r, s)
19.0
Coolant
 
23.1 - 25.3
Brake Fluid
 
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (t, u, v, w, x, y)
40.0
Front Powered Axle
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (z, ba, bb, bc, bd, be)
11.0 / 14.0
Front Powered Axle Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (bf, bg, bh, bi, bj, bk)
0.7
Rear Axle (AWS)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (bl)
16.0
Rear Axle (standard)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (bl)
16.5
Rear Reduction Hubs (each)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
1.7

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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, -40°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-40
c.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-30
d.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-20
e.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
f.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-30
g.
Alternative recommendations, -18°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-40
h.
Alternative recommendations, -18°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
i.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 15W-40
j.
0°C to 35°C
k.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
l.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 43°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
m.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
n.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
o.
0°C to 35°C
p.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
q.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 43°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
r.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
s.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
t.
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
u.
-20°C to 40°C
v.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
w.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
x.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
y.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
z.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 20°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-30
ba.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-20
bb.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 20°C: TF CAT TO4 5W-30
bc.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 30°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
bd.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
be.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
bf.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 20°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-30
bg.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-20
bh.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 20°C: TF CAT TO4 5W-30
bi.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 30°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
bj.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
bk.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
bl.
Use 197-0017 axle & brake oil additive as directed.

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D / DT)
Hours Max
250
Transmission (Direct Drive)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Transmission (Power Shift)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Brake Fluid
Months Max
12
Hours Max
1000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Front Powered Axle
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Front Powered Axle Final Drives (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Rear Axle (AWS)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Rear Axle (standard)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Rear Reduction Hubs (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000