Fluid and Lubricant Specifications

Sandvik Mining Equipment recommends using fluids or lubricants that are appropriate for your
machine and the environment in which the machine will be operating. To prevent unnecessary
maintenance and maintain a high-level of machine performance, fluids and lubricants that are
selected should meet with the specifications defined in this document and be of the highest grade
and quality available.
This document lists and defines specifications for fluid and lubricants used throughout Sandvik’s
entire product line. Not all fluids and/or lubricants defined in this document may be applicable to
your unit. When choosing fluids and/or lubricants from this specification, first identify the major
components on your machine that require a fluid or lubricant, then select the fluid and/or lubricant
that possesses the physical properties best-suited for your application and environment.

Industry Specifications
The following chart lists components, types of fluids or lubricants, and specific temperatures at
which each fluid or lubricant may be safely used. If the machine is operating in ambient
temperatures not listed in the table below, see the component manufacturer’s manual for
specifications or contact your local Sandvik Mining and Construction regional office
representative.
NOTE: For more information regarding the fluids or lubricants listed below, see the descriptions
of each given later in this section.
CAUTION: The use of fluids or lubricants which do not comply with listed requirements will cause
rapid wear and damage to machine parts.

Base Requirement for Temperature Range

Fluid/
Component
Lubricant 30-60° F 60-90° F Above 90° F
(0-16° C) (16-32° C) (32° C)
Fuel Tank Diesel Fuel ASTM* D975 Grade 2D

Engine Engine Oil SAE** 15W-40 SAE 20W-50

Electric Motor Ball-Bearing NLGI*** No. 2

Lubricant

Hydraulic System Hydraulic Oil ISO VG 46 ISO VG 68

Transmission / Torque Transmission Fluid SAE 30 SAE 50

Converter

Axles and Brakes Axle and Brake Oil MIL-L-2105C MIL-L-2105C

SAE 80W-90 SAE 85W-140

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Base Requirement for Temperature Range

Fluid/
Component
Lubricant 30-60° F 60-90° F Above 90° F
(0-16° C) (16-32° C) (32° C)
Lubrication Points Multi-Purpose NLGI*** No. 2
Grease

* ASTM stands for the American Society for Testing and Materials.
** SAE stands for the Society of Automotive Engineers.
***NLGI stands for the National Lubricating Grease Institute.
NOTE: For operating temperatures below 30° F (1° C), refer to the component manufacturer’s
documentation or contact your local Sandvik Mining and Construction regional office
representative.

Typical Factory Fill

The following brands of oil are used when filling machines at the factory. These brands are
available through Petro-Canada. If Petro-Canada brands are not available where the machine is
being operated, or if operating conditions are unique, see Industry Specifications or the
description of the fluid in this document to determine the correct type.
CAUTION: Use of fuels and lubricants which do not comply with listed requirements may cause
rapid wear and damage to machine parts.

Fluid/Lubricant Brand Name Manufacturer

Diesel Fuel ASTM D975 Grade 2D Petro-Canada

Engine Oil Duron E SAE 15W-40 Petro-Canada

Hydraulic Oil Hydrex AW46 Petro-Canada

Coolant (If Equipped) Antifreeze Super Diesel (50/50) Hall Chemical Mfg. Inc.

Transmission Fluid (If Equipped) Supertest TO-4 SAE 30 Petro-Canada

Axle and Brake Oil Traxon 80W-90 Petro-Canada

Multi-Purpose Grease Multiflex MOLY EP2 Petro-Canada

Diesel Fuel
The manufacturer of the engine used in this machine only approves diesel fuel which meets
certain high standards. Use of fuels that do not meet these standards will prevent the engine from
reaching its designed capacity. As a result, the machine will be unable to provide the performance
and function needed.

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The fuel approved comes under the ASTM D975 specification.

Fuel Grade
Specification
1D 2D
Flash Point (Minimum) 100° F (38° C) 125° F (52° C)

Carbon Residue % (Maximum) 0.15 0.35

Water & Sediment % (Maximum) Trace 0.05

Ash % By Mass (Maximum) 0.01 0.01

Distillation Temperature (90% Minimum N/A 540° F (282° C)

Recovery)
Maximum 550° F (288° C) 640° F (338° C)

Viscosity 100° F Kinematic (cSt) Min./Max. 1.3/2.4 1.9/4.1

(38° C° C)
Saybolt (SUS) Min./Max. --/34.4 32.6/40.1

Sulphur % By Mass (Maximum) 0.5 0.5

Cetane Number (Minimum) 40 40

Copper Strip Corrosion (Max. 3 h at 50° C) No. 3 No. 3

Ramsbottom carbon residue on 10% distillation 0.15 0.35

residue (% by mass)

NOTE: Low-sulphur diesel fuels with a sulphur content of less than 0.05% may be used, as long
as adequate engine lubrication is ensured by admixing additives. Contact your fuel
supplier for more information.

Engine Oil
Unless otherwise specified by the engine manufacturer, use a petroleum based, premium grade
crankcase oil with detergent additives. The engine oil must meet American Petroleum Institute
(API) CJ-4 standard and have an SAE viscosity of 15W-40.
NOTE: For further specifications and recommendations, refer to the engine manufacturer’s
documentation in the Power Unit chapter.
CAUTION: This engine oil specification applies to engines operating under ambient temperature
ranges of 20° F to 120° F (-7° C to 49° C). If the operating conditions are outside of this
range, refer to the engine manufacturer’s documentation.
NOTE:
Deutz has specified that all closed (non vented) crankcase BFM1013FC engines must use 100%
synthetic engine oil.
The 100% synethic engine oil must meet or exceed Deutz DQCIII-05 (ACEA E4-99/E6-04) grade
as detailed in Deutz Technical Circular TR 0199-99-3002 EN.

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Ball-Bearing Grease
The use of a non-EP (Extreme Pressure), lithium-based ball-bearing lubricant with an NLGI No. 2
consistency grade is recommended for all electric motor drive bearings. The chosen lubricant
must be specifically designed for high speed, anti-friction bearings in electric components.
The following are the basic properties required:

Property ASTM Test Method Specification

NLGI Grade D217 2

Colour PCM 264 Blue

Texture PCM 264 Buttery

Dropping Point D2265 568° F (298° C)

Worked Penetration, 60 Strokes D217 291

Oxidation Stability (100 Hours, PSI Drop) D942 2

Base Oil cSt @ 40° C/SUV @ 100° F D445 575/110

Viscosity
SUV @ 210° F/cSt @ 100° C D445 67/12

Four Ball Wear (Scar Diameter) D2266 0.4 mm

Copper Corrosion D4048 1b

Recommended Operating Temperature N/A -13° to 320° F (-25° to 160° C)

Range

Hydraulic Oil
Unless otherwise specified by the original equipment manufacturer, use a petroleum based
(mineral type), premium quality oil with anti-wear additives.
CAUTION: The chosen oil must not contain additives harmful to BUNA-N (Nitrite), Viton, or
neoprene rubber compounds.
This oil may only be used in hydraulic, hydrostatic, and brake actuation systems that operate
between 25° F and 175° F (-4° C to 73° C).
Engine oil being used as hydraulic oil must meet U.S. Military Specification MIL-L-46152 and
American Petroleum Institute (API) CC or CD standards.
CAUTION: Do not use an oil that exceeds 4000 SUS at start-up, or one that drops below 80 SUS
during normal operation.
It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to ensure that the oil is of a high quality. If
possible, obtain a copy of a manufacturer’s certified lab test report attesting to the contents,
quality, and performance limits of oils available.

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The chosen hydraulic oil must meet the following physical properties:

ASTM
Property Requirements*
Specification
Kinematic viscosity at 104° F or 40° C D445 32 to 54 centistokes

Kinematic viscosity at 140° F or 60° C D445 18 to 22 centistokes

Kinematic viscosity at 212° F or 100° C D445 5 to 7 centistokes

Viscosity index D2270 Minimum 90

Specific gravity at 16° C N/A 0.84 to 0.90

Pour point D97 Maximum -31° C (-35° C)

Flash point D92 Minimum 374° F (190° C)

Aniline point D611 Minimum 212° F (100° C)

Rust D665 Pass

Foam D892 None

Pump wear D2882 Maximum 50 mg

Oxidation resistance D943 Pass

Emulsification D1401 Pass

Copper Strip Corrosion D130 Pass

* The values given are for ISO VG 46 grade hydraulic oil.

Coolant (If Equipped)

Unless otherwise indicated by the engine manufacturer, use a concentrated ethylene glycol based
engine coolant solution mixed with clean distilled or deionized water. A mixture ratio of 50/50 is
recommended, providing system freeze protection up to approximately -36° F (-33° C) and boil
protection up to 223° F (106° C).
NOTE: Before handling ethylene glycol based solutions, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) provided by your supplier.
Coolant solutions must be chromate compatible and contain inhibitor additives that minimise
corrosion of copper, steel, solder, brass, cast iron, and aluminium.
If distilled or deionized water is unavailable, the water used must have the following properties:

Property Maximum Limit ASTM Specification

Chloride (CI) 40 PPM (2.4 grains/US gallon) D512, D4327

Sulfate (SO4) 100 PPM (5.9 grains/US gallon) D516

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Property Maximum Limit ASTM Specification

Total Hardness 170 PPM (10 grains/US gallon) D1126

Total Solids 340 PPM (20 grains/US gallon) D1888

Acidity (pH) 8.0 - 9.0 D1293

NOTE: If your machine is working in environments where temperatures are extremely low or
extremely high, water/coolant mixture ratios can be adjusted to suit. Contact your coolant
supplier to determine which mixture ratio is best suited for your ambient temperature
conditions.
NOTE: Antifreeze/coolant containing ethylene glycol or other coolant-intended chemicals must
be stored and disposed of properly according to local, federal, and state/provincial
regulations.
CAUTION: Avoid using supplemental coolant additives that contain silicate. Silicate is used in
automotive systems to protect aluminium radiator cores from corrosion. It is not
suitable for copper radiator cores.

Torque Converter and Transmission Oil (If Equipped)

Unless otherwise stated by the torque converter and/or transmission manufacturer (if equipped),
use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity rating suitable for the ambient temperature ranges
found in your application.
The following table lists the recommended gear oil specifications for specific temperature ranges.
Fluid specifications are given in order of the most to least recommended for a given temperature
range. All others listed are acceptable alternatives if the recommended fluid is unavailable.

Temperature Range Fluid Specification

30° F (or -1° C) and higher C-2 Grade 30 (Recommended)

C-3 Grade 30

Engine Oil, Grade 30 API CD/SE or CD/SF

MIL-L-2104C-Grade 30

MIL-L-2104D-Grade 30

-10° F (or -23° C) and higher MlL-L-2104C-Grade 10 (Recommended)

MIL-L-2104D-Grade 10

C-2 Grade 10

C-3 Grade 10

Engine Oil, Grade 10 API CD/SE or CD/SF

Quintolubric 822-220 (Non Phosphate Ester Fire Resistant Fluid)

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Temperature Range Fluid Specification (Continued)

-30° F (or -34° C) and higher Dexron (Recommended)

Dexron II D

NOTE: Dexron II D hydraulic oil is incompatible with the transmission and torque converter
included with this machine, unless it meets the approved C-3 specifications. Refer to the
transmission and torque converter manufacturer’s service manual for further information.
NOTE: The typical factory fill uses a fluid suitable for ambient temperatures of -10° F (-23° C) or
higher.

Axle and Brake Oil

Unless otherwise specified by the original equipment manufacturer, use a petroleum-based, multi-
grade hypoid gear oil with extreme pressure additives. The axle or brake oil used must meet
American Petroleum Institute (API) GL-5 standards or the U.S. military specification MIL-L-
2105C.
If the machine is operating within an ambient temperature range of 30 to 90° F (0 to 32° C), use a
grade 80W-90 gear oil. In conditions where the ambient temperature range is higher than 90° F
(32° C), use a grade 85W-140 gear oil.
NOTE: Consult the axle manufacturer’s documentation in Appendix A for oil specifications
designed for ambient temperatures below 30° F (0° C).

Multi-Purpose Grease
Unless specified otherwise in this manual or in the manufacturer’s documentation, use a multi-
purpose type grease manufactured with lithium soap and a NLGI No. 2 consistency grade on all
grease points. The grease used must also conform to ASTM D1743 rust test standards and pass
the ASTM D130 copper corrosion test.

Item Standard
Grease Extreme Pressure

Temperature Range 30 to 200° F (-1.1° C to 93° C)

Worked Penetration 310-340

Texture 325° F (163° C)

Resistance to Centrifuging High

NOTE: NLGI Grade No. 2 is suitable for most temperatures. NLGI No. 1 and No. 0 are suitable
for low temperatures.

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Fire Resistant Fluids (FRF)

Consult with the nearest Sandvik Mining and Construction regional office representative before
using fire resistant fluids.

Disposal Considerations
All fluids and lubricants mentioned previously may meet the requirements of a hazardous waste
classification. It is highly recommended by Sandvik and the fluid/lubricant manufacturer’s that
the local, federal, or state/provincial authorities be contacted before waste materials are disposed
of.

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