Quick Reference Guide to Heavy Equipment, Earth Moving & Dump Truck Lubrication Specifications

Major heavy equipment, earthmoving, and dump truck manufacturers worldwide. Under each manufacturer, are their website, common models, engine types, engine oil capacities, types of oil required for both engines and drivetrains, drivetrain oil capacities, and maintenance intervals for oil and drivetrain changes.

1. Caterpillar (CAT)

Website: Caterpillar

• Common Models:
  • Excavators: CAT 320, CAT 330
  • Dozers: CAT D6, CAT D8
  • Wheel Loaders: CAT 950, CAT 980
  • Dump Trucks: CAT 740, CAT 797
• Engine Oil Capacities:
  • CAT 320 Excavator: 21-26 quarts (5.3-6.5 gallons)
  • CAT 797 Dump Truck: Up to 739 quarts (184.7 gallons)
• Drivetrain Oil Capacities:
  • CAT 320 Excavator: 53-63 quarts (13.25-15.75 gallons) (Hydraulic system)
  • CAT 797 Dump Truck: Up to 3,170 quarts (792.5 gallons) (differential and final drives combined)

2. Komatsu

Website: Komatsu

• Engine Oil Capacities:
  • Komatsu PC200 Excavator: 24.3 quarts (6.1 gallons)
  • Komatsu HD785 Dump Truck: 105-158 quarts (26.25-39.5 gallons)
• Drivetrain Oil Capacities:
  • Komatsu PC200 Excavator: 53-63 quarts (13.25-15.75 gallons) (hydraulic system)
  • Komatsu HD785 Dump Truck: 528-634 quarts (132-158.5 gallons) (differential and final drives)

3. Volvo Construction Equipment

Website: Volvo CE

• Engine Oil Capacities:
  • Volvo EC200 Excavator: 21-26 quarts (5.3-6.5 gallons)
  • Volvo A40G Dump Truck: 79 quarts (19.75 gallons)
• Drivetrain Oil Capacities:
  • Volvo EC200 Excavator: 127 quarts (31.75 gallons) (hydraulic system)
  • Volvo A40G Dump Truck: 739 quarts (184.75 gallons) (transmission and axles combined)

4. John Deere

Website: John Deere

• Engine Oil Capacities:
  • John Deere 210G Excavator: 24.3 quarts (6.1 gallons)
  • John Deere 850K Dozer: 29.5 quarts (7.38 gallons)
• Drivetrain Oil Capacities:
  • John Deere 210G Excavator: 95 quarts (23.75 gallons) (hydraulic system)
  • John Deere 850K Dozer: 264 quarts (66 gallons) (transmission and final drives)

5. Hitachi Construction Machinery

Website: Hitachi Construction Machinery

• Engine Oil Capacities:
  • Hitachi ZX200 Excavator: 26.5 quarts (6.63 gallons)
  • Hitachi EH5000AC-3 Dump Truck: 338 quarts (84.5 gallons)
• Drivetrain Oil Capacities:
  • Hitachi ZX200 Excavator: 158 quarts (39.5 gallons) (hydraulic system)
  • Hitachi EH5000AC-3 Dump Truck: 845 quarts (211.25 gallons) (final drives and axle)

6. Liebherr

Website: Liebherr

• Engine Oil Capacities:
  • Liebherr R 924 Excavator: 29.5 quarts (7.38 gallons)
  • Liebherr T 284 Dump Truck: 348 quarts (87 gallons)
• Drivetrain Oil Capacities:
  • Liebherr R 924 Excavator: 222 quarts (55.5 gallons) (hydraulic system)
  • Liebherr T 284 Dump Truck: 897 quarts (224.25 gallons) (transmission and final drives)