Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
980F LFC (Wheeled Loaders)
Engine
DT
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Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT) (Cat 3406T)
  (a)
34.0
Transmission
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
62.0
Final Drives (each) (incl differentials)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
87.0
Coolant
 
81.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (b, c, d, e, f, g)
125
Brake Reservoirs
VESTA 10w HD
2.6
Grease Points (Molybdenum)
1
QUAKERTEK ATLANTA 2
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Grease Points (Multipurpose Lithium Greases)
1
QUAKERTEK VITALIA BF
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOPLEX XP-2
3
QUAKERTEK TERMOPLEX 220 EP
Grease Points (special purpose high temperature anti friction bearings)
 

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.
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
c.
-20°C to 40°C
d.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
e.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
f.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
g.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT) (Cat 3406T)
Months Max
1
Hours Max
250
Transmission
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Final Drives (each) (incl differentials)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
3000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Brake Reservoirs
Months Max
12
Hours Max
1000