Selecting the proper lubricants for your construction equipment can play a large role in reducing upfront costs and expenses. The right lubricants can improve your fuel efficiency, as well as increase engine performance and protection. This ends up as a significant cost savings when avoiding unplanned downtime and losses in production.

OEM Requirements

Each OEM has different lubrication requirements, and you’ll want to ensure that you are using lubricants that are built to those specifications. Do you need a product that is multi-function for transmission, hydraulics, and wet brakes?  Or do you need different products for each of those applications because the unit does not have a common sump?

Climate Conditions

Another important consideration is the climate your equipment is working in. Ensuring that your oil can handle the varying challenges presented by high and low temperature extremes, and still provide the protection you need is critical in preventing downtime and ensuring that the job is completed on time and under budget. Many operations continue using a straight grade hydraulic oil simply because it’s cheaper. But in today’s environments, marked by wide temperature swings and heavy workloads, these conditions demand more than what straight grade hydraulic oils were designed to handle. Upgrading to High Viscosity Index (HVI) hydraulic oil is a simple change that delivers measurable results. Those results will improve productivity, reliability, and ensure you are getting full value out of your equipment every day. 

Whether its hydraulics, transmissions, differentials, or engines we have the lubricant you need for any piece of construction equipment you may have.

If you ever have any questions about what lubricant your construction equipment needs, or to learn how a lubrication specialist can help you, please call 1.800.463.0354 and speak to our Technical Specialist - Corey Foy.