Excavators (Hitachi and Volvo)
Confirm your engine’s emissions tier from the engine plate.
Guide intervals below are from Hitachi literature for the ZX200-5G (sample model).
| Compartment | OEM spec / fluid class | Caltex grade | Drain interval (guide only) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine (Tier 2/3, no DPF) | API CI-4 / CJ-4 or higher 15W-40 (Volvo: VDS-3+) | Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ✅ for API/VDS level. ⚠️ Check with us for the Hitachi/Isuzu engine-specific spec |
| Engine (Tier 4, DPF/SCR) | low-SAPS CK-4 / ACEA E9 (Volvo VDS-4.5) | Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 | Hitachi ZX200-5G: 500 h, filter 500 h (confirm your model’s tier). Others: Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ✅ |
| Hydraulics (Hitachi) | Hitachi Super EX 46HN / JCMAS HK type | Rando HDZ 46 (JCMAS HK-1 met) or Delo 400 SLK 10W/15W-40 per chart | Hitachi ZX200-5G on Hitachi fluid: 5,000 h, filter 1,000 h. The interval depends on the oil brand, so on other fluids: Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ⚠️ Check with us: Hitachi factory fill is OEM-specific |
| Hydraulics (Volvo) | Volvo 98608 (VCE hydraulic) | Rando HDZ 46 | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ⚠️ Check with us: no Volvo 98608 approval on the PDS |
| Swing drive | gear oil GL-4/GL-5 80W-90 (some use engine oil) | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ⚠️ Check with us: check whether the manual calls for engine oil or gear oil |
| Travel / final drives | gear oil GL-5 80W-90 | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ⚠️ Check with us |
| Pump drive gearbox | engine oil or gear oil per manual | Ask us with your manual’s spec | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ⚠️ Check with us |
| Grease (boom, arm, bucket pins) | Lithium / Li-complex EP NLGI 2 (moly often used on pins) | Starplex EP 2 / Multifak EP 2 M3 | daily–50 h per manual | ✅ |
| Swing bearing / gear | EP NLGI 2 (open gear grease on some models) | Starplex EP 2 | per manual | ⚠️ Check with us |
| Coolant | ELC / OAT per OEM | Delo XLC (Volvo, Komatsu) / Delo ELC | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ⚠️ Check with us |
Using another brand? See Your Caltex equivalent for the Caltex / Astron match, or browse all machines.
Drain intervals: guide only. Follow your OEM manual and oil analysis. Intervals shown are guide figures from OEM literature for a sample model; Where no figure is shown, use your OEM manual and oil analysis. Fluid classes are typical for this type of machine. Model, serial number and engine tier change them, so always check your OEM recommendation and operator’s manual first. We also supply OEM-brand and other fluids, sourced to order. Same-day counter collection applies to Caltex / Astron only.
Not sure? WhatsApp a photo of your machine plate or oil label to +27 83 252 0540. We’ll reply with the Caltex match.
Andre van de Merwe Motors · Benoni · 011 422 1333 · WhatsApp +27 83 252 0540