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- Make
- CATERPILLAR
- Model
- 973 (Track Type Loaders)
- Engine
- D
Application |
Recommendation |
Capacity (gal) |
Data Sheet |
Sales Sheet |
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Engine (D) |
Premium
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Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a)
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6.6
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Mainline |
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
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Transmission |
From Hydraulics
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Coolant |
Refer to Technical
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12.9
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Hydraulics |
Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e, f)
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19.0
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Grease Points (Molybdenum) |
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
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Grease Points (Multipurpose Lithium Greases) |
Ultra Premium
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Maxtron FS NLGI 2
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Premium |
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
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Mainline |
Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
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Grease Points (special purpose high temperature anti friction bearings) |
Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
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Pump Reduction Gears |
Premium
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Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
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1.06
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Mainline |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
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Reduction Hubs (each) |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
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3.7
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Engine (D)
Capacity 6.6(gal)
Transmission
Recommendation:
From Hydraulics
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium
Refer to Technical
Capacity 12.9(gal)
Grease Points (Multipurpose Lithium Greases)
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium
Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Mainline
Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Grease Points (special purpose high temperature anti friction bearings)
Pump Reduction Gears
Recommendation:
Premium
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
Mainline
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
Capacity 1.06(gal)
Reduction Hubs (each)
Capacity 3.7(gal)
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.
- 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.
- 23°F to 113°F
- d.
- Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical; Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W; Maxtron DEO SAE 10W-30 / Superlube TMS SAE 10W-30
- e.
- Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
- f.
- Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Refer to Technical
Oil Change Intervals
Engine (D)
- Hours Max
- 250
Coolant
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 2000
Hydraulics
- Months Max
- 18
- Hours Max
- 3000
Pump Reduction Gears
- Hours Max
- 500
Reduction Hubs (each)
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 1000