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Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
446 (Backhoe Loaders)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a)
11.0
Rear Axle
VESTA JD (b, c, d, e, f)
30.0
Transmission
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (g, h, i)
26.0
Front Axle
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (j, k, l, m)
9.0
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
Coolant
 
30.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (n, o, p, q, r)
57.0
Front Powered Axle Final Drives (each)
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (s, t, u, v)
0.8
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP

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.
Alternative recommendations, -32°C to 25°C: WB NWH 134D 5W-30
c.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: WB NWH 134D 15W-40
d.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 40°C: WB NWH 134D 15W-30
e.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 40°C: WB NWH 134D 20W-30
f.
Alternative recommendations, -4°C to 40°C: VESTA JD
g.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 0°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
h.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 40°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
i.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
j.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/75w90
k.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP / SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
l.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 50°C: VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP
m.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 40°C: SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7 SAE-90 EP
n.
-20°C to 40°C
o.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
p.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
q.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
r.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
s.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/75w90
t.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP / SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
u.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 50°C: VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP
v.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 40°C: SALDUBA 80w90 LS / VERKOL GT-7 SAE-90 EP

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Months Max
1
Hours Max
250
Rear Axle
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Transmission
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Front Axle
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Front Powered Axle Final Drives (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000