Oil Recommendations for Amarillo Gear Drives

Oil Recommendations for Amarillo Gear Drives

This information is specific to Australia. Refer to OEM for oil recommendations for other localities

Amarillo Pump Drives:

Use a good quality, hydraulic oil with rust & oxidation inhibitors. The recommended viscosity for most Australian conditions is ISO 150 for models S-30 thru S-350. For models S-450-A and up, the recommended viscosity is ISO 220.

The below table are recommended oils commonly available in Australia.

Brand
ISO 150
ISO 220
Hebco Industrial
Hydraulic R&O 150
Hydraulic R&O 220
BP Australia
Bartran 150
Bartran 220
Caltex Australia
Rando HD 150
Rando HD 220
Valvoline (Australia)
Ultimax 150
Utimax 220
Casterol Australia
Hyspin AWS 150
Hyspin AWS 220
Mobil Oil Australia
D.T.E. Oil Extra Heavy
D.T.E Oil B.B
Shell Australia
Morlina S2 B 150
Morlina S2 B 220

The following table lists the oil capacity of most Amarillo Pump Drives

Model (S, SL, and SH variants)
Oil Capacity (Litres)
30
1.5
40A, 40B, and 40AB
4
60-A, 80-A, 100-A, and 125-A
8.5
150-A
8.5
200-A & 250
15
300 & 350 (Fitted with Bowman Heat Exchanger)
19
450-A, 500-A, and 600-A
42
750-A
45
P-3
15
P-5
21


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