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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
973D Tier3/EU Stage3a (S/N LCP00001 - Up) (Track Type Loaders)
Engine
DT
Year
2012-

Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Data Sheet
Sales Sheet
Engine (DT) (Cat C9 ACERT 196kW)
Premium
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a, b)
8.45
PDS
Mainline
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drive (Each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(c, d, e)
7.53
PDS
Coolant
Refer to Technical
(f)
11.6
Hydraulics
Indol EH ISO 46
(g, h, i, j)
49.9
PDS
General grease points
HD Moly Xtreme NLGI 2
(k)
Equalizer Bar End, Pin Joint
Ultra Premium
Maxtron GL 75W-140
(l, m)
PDS
Premium
MP Gear Lube SAE 85W-140
PDS
Pivot Shaft Bearings (Each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(n, o, p, q)
0.793
PDS
Track Roller Frame Recoil Spring
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(r, s, t, u)
PDS
Track Rollers & Idlers
Premium
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(v)
PDS
Mainline
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
Engine (DT) (Cat C9 ACERT 196kW)
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
PDS
Mainline Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
(a, b)
Capacity 8.45(gal)
Transmission
Recommendation:
From Hydraulics
Final Drive (Each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
PDS
(c, d, e)
Capacity 7.53(gal)
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
(f)
Capacity 11.6(gal)
Hydraulics
Recommendation:
Mainline Indol EH ISO 46
PDS
(g, h, i, j)
Capacity 49.9(gal)
General grease points
Recommendation:
Premium HD Moly Xtreme NLGI 2
(k)
Equalizer Bar End, Pin Joint
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Maxtron GL 75W-140
PDS
Premium MP Gear Lube SAE 85W-140
PDS
(l, m)
Pivot Shaft Bearings (Each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
PDS
(n, o, p, q)
Capacity 0.793(gal)
Track Roller Frame Recoil Spring
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
PDS
(r, s, t, u)
Track Rollers & Idlers
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
PDS
Mainline Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
(v)

General Notes

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Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
14°F to 122°F
b.
Alternative recommendations, 0°F to 104°F: Maxtron DEO SAE 10W-30 / Superlube TMS SAE 10W-30
c.
5°F to 122°F
d.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
e.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
f.
Mix ratio, 50% >-37°C
g.
23°F to 113°F
h.
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
i.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
j.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Refer to Technical
k.
Alternative recommendations: Maxtron EP NLGI 2
l.
14°F to 122°F
m.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 104°F: Maxtron Enviro-EDGE GL 75W-90 / MP Gear Lube SAE 80W-90
n.
32°F to 122°F
o.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
p.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
q.
Alternative recommendations, 14°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical
r.
32°F to 122°F
s.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
t.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
u.
Alternative recommendations, 14°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical
v.
14°F to 122°F

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT) (Cat C9 ACERT 196kW)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Final Drive (Each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000