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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
444E (Backhoe Loaders)
Engine
D / DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D / DT)
  (a, b, c, d, e)
7.2
Transmission (Direct Drive)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (f, g, h, i, j)
18.5
Transmission (Power Shift)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (k, l, m, n, o)
19.0
Coolant
 
23.1 - 25.3
Brake Fluid
 
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (p, q, r, s, t, u)
40.0
Front Powered Axle
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (v, w, x)
11.0 / 14.0
Front Powered Axle Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (y, z, ba)
0.7
Rear Axle (AWS)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (bb)
16.0
Rear Axle (standard)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (bb)
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.
-10°C to 50°C
c.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-40
d.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
e.
Alternative recommendations, -18°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-40
f.
0°C to 35°C
g.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
h.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 43°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
i.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
j.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
k.
0°C to 35°C
l.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
m.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 43°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
n.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
o.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
p.
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
q.
-20°C to 40°C
r.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
s.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
t.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
u.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
v.
-20°C to 30°C
w.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
x.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
y.
-20°C to 30°C
z.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
ba.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
bb.
Use 197-0017 axle & brake oil additive as directed.

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D / DT)
Months Max
1
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