FLOORPLATE GP 9R8119 - Caterpillar

Grease Applications
In order to use a non-Cat grease, the supplier must certify that the lubricant is compatible with Cat grease.Each pin joint should be flushed with the new grease. Ensure that all old grease is removed. Failure to meet this requirement may lead to failure of a pin joint.
Table 4
Type of Caterpillar Grease by Machine Category    
Vehicle    Application Point    Typical Load and Speed    Load Factor    Ambient Temperature Range    NLGI Grade    Grease Type    
° C ° F    
Min Max    Min    Max    
Backhoe Loaders     All Points     High     Production work with long cycles and/or constant flow implements.     -35     40     -31     104     1     Ultra 5Moly Grease    
-30 50     -22     122     2    
Medium General work with regular cycles in medium applications.     -20     40     -4     104     2     Advanced 3Moly Grease    
Low Utility work with intermittent cycles in light to medium applications.     -30     40     -22     104     2     Multipurpose Grease    Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a fuel that can be made from various renewable resources that include vegetable oils, animal fat, and waste cooking oil. Soybean oil and rapeseed oil are the primary vegetable oil sources. In order to use any of these oils or fats as fuel, the oils or fats are chemically processed (esterified). The water and contaminants are removed.U.S. distillate diesel fuel specification "ASTM D975-09a" includes up to B5 (5 percent) biodiesel. Currently, any diesel fuel in the U.S. may contain up to B5 biodiesel fuel.European distillate diesel fuel specification "EN 590" includes up to B5 (5 percent) and in some regions up to B7 (7 percent) biodiesel. Any diesel fuel in Europe may contain up to B5 or in some regions up to B7 biodiesel fuel.Note: The diesel portion used in the biodiesel blend must be Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur or less, per "ASTM D975"). In Europe the diesel fuel portion used in the biodiesel blend must be sulfur free diesel (10 ppm sulfur or less, per "EN 590"). The final blend must have 15 ppm sulfur or less.When biodiesel fuel is used, certain guidelines must be followed. Biodiesel fuel can influence the engine oil, aftertreatment devices, non-metallic, fuel system components, and others. Biodiesel fuel has limited storage life and has limited oxidation stability. Follow the guidelines and requirements for engines that are seasonally operated.In order to reduce the risks associated with the use of biodiesel, the final biodiesel blend and the biodiesel fuel used must meet specific blending requirements.All the guidelines and requirements are provided in the latest revision of Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations". This manual may be found on