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Operation and Maintenance Manual

Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations
Media Number -SEBU6250-19 Publication Date -01/02/2013 Date Updated -14/02/2013

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Hydraulic Oil
SMCS - 5095; 7581

Applications
• Hydraulic Systems

• Hydrostatic Transmissions

Caterpillar has developed a new class of hydraulic oils, the HYDO Advanced fluids. These new
advanced fluids are designed for optimal performance in new advanced hydraulic systems that are
designed with close tolerances for precise operation and that operate under demanding conditions
of temperatures and pressures. These fluids ensure optimal performance in current and previous
hydraulic systems. Four new products have been introduced:

• HYDO Advanced 10, SAE 10W

• HYDO Advanced 20, SAE 20W

• HYDO Advanced 30, SAE 30

• Bio HYDO Advanced, Multigrade

Cat HYDO Advanced Hydraulic Oils, SAE 10W, SAE 20W,

and SAE 30
Cat HYDO Advanced hydraulic oils are designed to provide extended oil drain intervals and to
provide extra protection to Cat hydraulic system components and hydrostatic transmissions.

Cat HYDO Advanced hydraulic oils are formulated of premium additives and premium base
stocks that pass severe qualification testing requirements, in the field and in the laboratory, in
order to provide superior protection for Cat hydraulic systems.

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Cat HYDO Advanced hydraulic oils are preferred in most hydraulic systems and in most
hydrostatic systems for the following ambient operating temperature ranges:

• Cat HYDO Advanced 10 range: -20° C (-4° F) min to 40° C (104° F) max

• Cat HYDO Advanced 20 range: -5° C (23° F) min to 45° C (113° F) max

• Cat HYDO Advanced 30 range: 10° C (50° F) min to 50° C (122° F) max

Cat HYDO Advanced oils have a 50% increase in the standard oil drain interval for machine
hydraulic systems (3000 hours versus 2000 hours) over second and third choice oils - when
following the maintenance interval schedule for oil filter changes and for oil sampling that is
stated in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your particular machine. 6000 hour oil drain
intervals are possible with Cat HYDO Advanced oils when using S·O·S Services oil analysis.
Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.

Cat HYDO Advanced hydraulic oils offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced anti wear protection: protect wear surfaces and reduce component wear in various
hydraulic pumps.

• Protection against rusting and corrosive wear.

• Dispersion of water prevents pump damage due to water ingestion and prevents system
damage due to freezing of water.

• 250% increase in oxidation stability per "ASTM D943".

• Rapid air release protects against cavitation.

• Improved filtration properties helps support component cleanliness.

Cat HYDO Advanced hydraulic oils should be used to achieve maximum life and maximum
performance from hydraulic system components and from hydrostatic transmissions. In order to
gain the most benefit from the improved performance designed into Cat HYDO Advanced oils,
when switching to Cat HYDO Advanced oils, cross contamination with the previous hydraulic oil
should be kept to less than 10%.

If a different viscosity is required due to ambient temperatures, the following Caterpillar oils can
be used:

• Cat DEO-ULS and Cat DEO

• Cat DEO-ULS SYN and Cat DEO SYN

• Cat DEO Cold Weather

• Cat TDTO

• Cat TDTO Cold Weather

• Cat TDTO-TMS

• Cat MTO

Note: Caterpillar oil availability will vary by region.

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For applications requiring the use of fire resistant hydraulic fluids, Caterpillar recommends the use
of EcoSafe FR-46. This product is a fully synthetic, non-aqueous hydraulic fluid. Water based and
glycol based hydraulic products are not recommended for use in Cat machine hydraulic systems.
EcoSafe FR-46 is an ISO 46 multi-grade product. For more information refer to the product
information provided by the manufacturer of EcoSafe hydraulic oil. Refer to your Cat dealer for
availability.

Cat Bio HYDO Advanced (Hydraulic Oil)

Cat Bio HYDO Advanced is biodegradable non-toxic hydraulic oil that is recommended for use in
hydraulic systems when environmental compliance is required or desired. Cat Bio HYDO
Advanced has a renewable content that exceeds 90% and complies with the European Eco-Label.
Consult Federal, state, or local authorities for guidance on hydraulic oils environmental
requirements in your area.

Cat Bio HYDO Advanced is formulated with premium additives and synthetic biodegradable base
oil that pass severe qualification testing requirements in order to provide superior protection for
Cat hydraulic systems and hydrostatic transmissions.

Cat Bio HYDO Advanced increases the standard oil drain interval for machine hydraulic systems
(3000 hours versus 2000 hours) over second and third choice oils. Follow the maintenance interval
schedule for oil filter changes and for oil sampling that is stated in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual for your particular machine.

Cat Bio HYDO Advanced performs similar to Cat HYDO Advanced 10 and offers the following
benefits: superior protection against mechanical wear, foaming and corrosion in hydraulic systems
and in hydrostatic transmissions. This oil should be used to achieve maximum life and maximum
performance from hydraulic system components and from hydrostatic transmissions. Cat Bio
HYDO Advanced is preferred in most hydraulic systems and in most hydrostatic systems when
ambient temperature is between -30° C (-22° F) and 45° C (113° F). Consult your Caterpillar
dealer for details.

In order to gain the most benefit from the improved performance designed into Cat Bio HYDO
Advanced oils, when switching to Cat Bio HYDO Advanced oils, cross contamination with the
previous hydraulic oil should be kept to less than 3%. Flushing of the hydraulic system is
recommended in order to reduce the cross contamination.

Cat Bio HYDO Advanced can be used in hydraulic systems of other Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM). Refer to your manufacturer requirements for application details.

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Machines with this symbol are filled with biodegradable hydraulic oil. This symbol is located on
the hydraulic tank.

Commercial Oils
Note: Non-Caterpillar commercial oils that are acceptable for use in most Cat hydraulic and
hydrostatic transmission systems are as a group third choice oils. Within this grouping of third
choice oils there are tiered levels of performance.

NOTICE

Cat does not warrant the quality or performance of non-Cat fluids.

The minimum viscosity for commercial alternative oils used in most Caterpillar machine hydraulic
systems and in most Cat hydrostatic transmission systems is 6.6 cSt at 100 °C (212 °F) "ASTM
D445".

If Caterpillar oils cannot be used, oils meeting the following commercial specifications can be
used in most Cat hydraulic systems and in most Cat hydrostatic transmission systems:

• Engine oils that meet the Cat ECF-1-a, Cat ECF-2, or Cat ECF-3 specifications and have a
minimum zinc additive of 0.09 percent (900 ppm)

• Biodegradable oils that meet the Cat BF-2 specification

• TO-4 specification oils that have a minimum zinc additive of 0.09 percent (900 ppm)

Note: Industrial hydraulic oils are not recommended for service fill in Caterpillar hydraulic
systems.

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Commercial Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil

Note: Non-Cat commercial oils that are acceptable for use in most Cat hydraulic and hydrostatic
transmission systems are as a group third choice oils. Within this grouping of third choice oils
there are tiered levels of performance.

Commercial oils that meet the Cat BF-2 specification should be used.

Note: Oil meeting the Cat BF-2 specification should only be used in hydraulic systems where
specifically recommended.

NOTICE

Cat does not warrant the quality or performance of non-Cat fluids.

If Cat oils cannot be used, commercial biodegradable hydraulic oils that meet the Cat BF-2
Performance Requirements should be used. Cat BF-2 replaces Cat BF-1 Performance
Requirements. Cat BF-1 Performance Requirements is obsolete.

NOTICE

Do not use commercial oils that meet the BF-2 specification in

compartments containing friction material except Hydraulic
Excavators. Refer to the machine Operation and Maintenance Manual
or consult your local Cat dealer for guidance before using commercial
oils that meet the BF-2 specification in Hydraulic Excavators.

Biodegradable hydraulic oils are formulated with the following components: a saturated HEES
(Hydraulic Environmental Ester Synthetic), synthetic base stock and selected additives. Consult
Federal, state, or local authorities for guidance on hydraulic oil environmental requirements in
your area.

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