SERVICE BULLETIN

Ref No.: 2010

BELL LUBRICANTS – JUNE 2010 –

AMENDED OCTOBER 2011

AMENDMENTS

Page 8 - Bell Mineral Engine oil 15W –40, is now spec’d for the C# FEL Engine’s
Page 15 – Oil spec for the E# Excavators Added
Page 5 – SCR UREA specifications added for Mercedes engines

The following bulletin outlines the Specifications and Lubricants that are to be used on the
Bell Range of products.

This bulletin replaces all pervious Lubricant bulletins. In areas that do not have the range of
Bell lubricants, pay special attention to the specifications that are required for the particular
component.

Note: Oil part numbers noted are for 20L quantities.

AFFECTS VALIDITY YES NO Implementation Date: June 2010 OPERATION CIRCULATION YES NO

Warranty:  Hitachi: 
On repair/as requested:  John Deere: 
Special equipment required:  Bell Customers: 
P/No change/addition/suppression:  Bell Dealers: 
Use up stock on hand: N/A Parts Team: 
Scrap stock on hand: N/A Sales Team: 
Return stock for credit: N/A Service Team: 
Mod into Production: 
Lubrication affected:  REASON FOR BULLETIN YES NO
Safety:  Improvement: 
Urgency:  Reactionary: 

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BELL LUBRICATE SPECIFICATIONS

Bell Engine Oil

Oil Oil Viscosity Ambient Temperature °C (°F)

Min Max
Bell Mineral Oil SAE 10W-40 -20 (-4) 50 (122)
Bell Semi Synthetic Oil SAE 15W-40 -15 (-5) 50 (122)
Bell Run –In Oil SAE 15W-40 -30 (-22) 50 (122)

NOTE: Sulphur level in diesel fuel dictate oil change intervals. If the diesel fuel’s sulphur content is greater than 0.5% by weight, the
oil change intervals must be halved. On Deere Engines, fuel Sulphur content greater than 0.2% will result in Oil change interval
been halved

BIO-DIESEL for ADT’s

Only FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) are allowed subject to the following:
1. Fuel filters to be replaced every time the engine oil is changed.
2. Engine oil change intervals to be reduced to 30% of normal oil change interval, ie every 150hrs for ADT’s (D-series)

Refer attachment in Appendix A on Bio-diesel for more details.

BIO-DIESEL for FEL’s (D# & E#)

1. Only purchase fuel from a BQ-9000 Certified Marketer and Producer
2. Blends of 5% (B5) to 20% (B20) can be used.
3. Service interval to be halved.
Note: Raw, cold pressed, rapeseed oil may under no circumstances be used.

Bell Transmission Oil

Oil Oil Viscosity Ambient Temperature °C (°F)

Min Max
Bell Automatic -54 (-65) >50 (122)
Transmission Oil
Bell Manual Transmission 75W90 -57 (-70) >50 (122)
Oil
Bell Torque Fluid 434 SAE30 -18 (0) >50 (122)
Bell UTTO Oil SAE20 -25 (-13) >50 (122)

Bell Hydraulic Oil

Oil Oil Grade Ambient Temperature °C (°F)

Min Max
Hydraulic Fluid VHVI VHVI -20 (-4) >45 (113)
Hydraulic Oil VG 32 VG32 -10 (14) >30 (86)
Hydraulic Oil VG 46 VG46 0 (32) >40 (104)
Hydraulic Oil VG 68 VG68 10 (50) >45 (113)

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GEAR OIL

Oil Oil Viscosity Ambient Temperature °C (°F)

Min Max
Gear Oil SAE 85W140 -18 >50 (122)
Gear Oil Limited Slip SAE 85W-140 -20 (-4) >50 (122)
Gear Oil Limited Slip SAE 80W90 -25 (-13) >50 (122)
Borate Oil Grade 100 -30 (-22) >50 (122)

Coolant

Ambient Temperature
ºC (ºF)
Min Max
Bell ELC Premix -30 (-22) >50 (122)

Grease

Grease Class Ambient Temperature ºC

(ºF)
Min Max
Multipurpose Grease LITHIUM BASE EP NLGI2 -10 (14) >50 (122)
Super Heavy Duty Grease TIMKEN OK LOAD 25+ -15 (5) >50 (122)
NLGI CG-LB
Wheel Bearing Grease LITHIUM COMPLEX NLGI -20 (-4) >50 (122)
2
High Temperature Grease DIN51825 KP2-R-20** -30 (-22) >50 (122)

NOTE:
On machines equipped with an automatic greasing system* the grease may not contain Teflon or Graphite.

The use of molybdeendisulphide (MoS2) is permitted only if the following conditions are met:
1. The grease may not contain more than 5% MoS2.
2. The greasing system must regularly be checked for proper operation - refer to Bell Technical personnel
3. The primary grease lines must be flushed through at least once a year.

* Optional on 4206D, 35 and 40 ton D series ADT's

** Must be compatible with polyalphaolefin base greases such as the BELL Grease – High Temperature, and may not contain any
solids such as Graphite or Molybdeendisulphide.

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Bell C-Series ADT Recommended Service Fills

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model Required Specification Bell Recommended Oil Part No.

ENGINE B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, ADE SHEET 9A BELL Mineral Engine BN005542
1766C (M-BENZ 228.3)
TRANSMISSION B17C – B40C, 2406C, T17C, 1766C Allison TES 295 /C4 BELL Automatic BN005549
HD4560, (excl B30C) Transmission Oil
MD3560
B30C & 2208C ZF TE-ML 03, BELL Automatic BN005549
TRANSMISSION
DEXTRON III, Transmission Oil
(6WG210)
MERCON-M
TRANSFER B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, BELL Automatic BN005549
BOX 1766C API GL5, ATF Transmission Oil

AXLES B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, ZF TE-ML05 LS BELL Gear Oil LS – BN005575
1766C GL5 80W90

B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, VICKERS M-2952-S BELL Hydraulic Oil BN005557
1766C ATF, Type G VHVI
HYDRAULICS Or
REFER TO SIB (2011/1083) VICKERS M-2952-S BELL Hydraulic Oil BN005598
VG 68
BRAKES B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, DOT4/ J1703 BELL BRAKE FLUID BN005559
1766C
B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, NLGI2 Multipurpose BELL Multi Purpose BN005568
1766C (GENERAL (PINS, BUSHES, EP2 Lithium based Grease
ETC)
GREASE
B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, NLGI2 Bearing EP2 BELL Wheel Bearing BN005563
1766C (DRIVE TRAIN BEARINGS, Lithium based Grease
PROPSHAFT ETC)
COOLANT B17C – B40C, 2208C, 2406C, T17C, Premix 50 Antifreeze Bell Extended Life BN005612
1766C & Corrosion Inhibitors Coolant –Premix 50

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Bell D-Series ADT Recommended Service Fills

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model Required Specification Bell Recommended Oil Part No.

B18D- B50D, 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, BELL Semi Synthetic BN005546
ENGINE 4206D M-BENZ 228.5 (A) Engine Oil
B35D- B50D & 4206D B18D- B50D, Allison TES-295 (B) BELL Automatic BN005549
TRANSMISSION 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, 4206D Transmission Oil
B18D- B50D, 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, BELL Automatic BN005549
TRANSFER BOX 4206D Allison C4 Transmission Oil
B18D- B50D, 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, API GL-4, ZF TE- BELL Gear Oil LS – BN005575
AXLES 4206D ML05 80W90

B30D- B50D API GL-4, Borate BELL Borate Oil BN005580

AXLES with BELL (Refer to SIB 2011/1075)
WDB
B18D- B50D, 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, VICKERS M-2950-S, BELL Hydraulic Oil BN005557
4206D Type G ATF VHVI
HYDRAULICS Or
REFER TO SIB (2011/1083) VICKERS M-2952-S BELL Hydraulic Oil BN005598
VG 68
WET DISK B40 API GL-4, ZF TE- BELL Universal BN005584
BRAKES ML05 Tractor Fluid
B18D- B50D, 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, NLGI2 Multipurpose BELL Multi Purpose BN005568
4206D (GENERAL (PINS, BUSHES, EP2 Lithium based Grease
ETC)

B18D- B50D, 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, NLGI2 Bearing EP2 BELL Wheel Bearing BN005563
GREASE 4206D (DRIVE TRAIN BEARINGS, Lithium based Grease
PROPSHAFT ETC)

B50 PTO propshaft HighTemp PAO type BELL High Temp BN005770
Grease Grease

B18D- B50D, 2306D, 2406D, 2806D, Mercedes Benz Bell Extended Life BN005612
COOLANT 4206D sheet 325.3 Coolant –Premix 50

(A) - For machines equipped with SCR, the urea/water solution must meet the ISO22241 standard. Urea supplier
meeting this standard usually have “ AdBlue®” on the container decal. There are many suppliers who distribute
Urea which contains the AdBlue wording on the container decal, but does not contain the registered mark ® after
the AdBlue. In this case the AdBlue does not meet the ISO22241 standard.

(B) - Failure to use the above transmission oil will render warranty on the transmissions null-and-void.

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BELL THREE WHEELER, RIGID HAULER, AND ATL

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model Required Specification Bell Recommended Oil Part No.

ENGINE 3 WHEELERS, RIGID API CH-4, CG-4, BELL Mineral BN005542
HAULER, ATL CF-4, ACEA E3/E2 Engine
Rigid Haulers Allison C3/C4 Bell Torque Fluid BN005590
SERIES “1” TRACTOR
434
TRANSMISSIONS (NON-
WORLD SERIES)
SERIES “2” TRACTOR Rigid Haulers TES 295 Bell Automatic BN005549
TRANSMISSIONS (WORLD Transmission oil
SERIES)
TRANSMISSION Rigid Haulers TE-ML-02 Bell Manual BN005593
(MANUAL) Transmission oil
Rigid Haulers, ATL API GL-5 Bell Gear oil Limited BN005575
TRANSFER BOX Slip
80W-90
3 Wheelers, Rigid Haulers, ATL API GL-5 Bell Gear oil Limited BN005575
AXLES/ Wheel Drive
Slip
80W-90
3 Wheelers, Rigid Haulers, ATL VICKERS M-2950- Bell Hydraulic oil BN005598
HYDRAULICS S VG68

PARK BRAKE HOUSING 3 Wheelers API CH-4, CG-4, Bell Mineral Engine BN005542
CF-4, ACEA E3/E2 oil 15W-40
3 Wheelers, Rigid Haulers, ATL NLGI2 Multipurpose BELL Multi Purpose BN005568
(GENERAL (PINS, BUSHES, EP2 Lithium based Grease
ETC)
GREASE
3 Wheelers, Rigid Haulers, ATL NLGI2 Bearing EP2 BELL Multi Purpose BN005568
(DRIVE TRAIN BEARINGS, Lithium based Grease
PROPSHAFT ETC)
COOLANT Rigid Haulers, ATL Bell Extended Life BN005612
Coolant –Premix 50

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Bell Tractor Loader Backhoe

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Oil Part No.

315 SG CH-4 / CG-4 Bell Mineral Engine Oil BN005542

ENGINE
315 SJ CH-4 / CI-4 Bell Mineral Engine Oil BN005542
315 SG; 315
TRANSMISSION JOHN DEERE J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
SJ
HYDRAULIC 315 SG; 315
CH-4 / CG-4 Bell Mineral Engine Oil BN005542
SYSTEM SJ

315 SG; 315

AXLE OIL JOHN DEERE J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
SJ

EXTENDED LIFE
COOLING 315 SG; 315
ASTM D6210 COOLANT PRE-MIX BN005609
SYSTEM SJ
50/50 (N)

315 SG; 315 NGLI PERFORMANCE Super Heavy Duty -

GREASE BN005601
SJ CLASS GC-LB Grease

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Bell C+ Loader Range

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model Required Specification Bell Recommended Oil Part No.

ENGINE L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, M-BENZ 228.1, API CG- BELL Mineral BN005542
L2208C 4 Engine

TRANSMISSION L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, ALLISON C4 BELL UTTO Oil BN005584

L2208C JOHN DEERE J20 C
AXLES/FINAL L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, ZF TE-ML05 / GL5 BELL Gear Oil LS – BN005575
DRIVE L2208C 80W90

HYDRAULICS / Wet L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, VICKERS M-2950-S, BELL UTTO Oil BN005584
Disk Brakes L2208C UTTO Oil

BRAKES Only L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, DOT 4 BELL BRAKE BN005559

L2208C FLUID
L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, MULTI PURPOSE EP BELL Multi Purpose BN005568
L2208C (GENERAL (PINS, LITHIUM BASE Grease
BUSHES, ETC) GREASE NLGI 2
GREASE
L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, Bearing EP LITHIUM BELL Wheel BN005561
L2208C (DRIVE TRAIN BASE GREASE NLGI 2 Bearing Grease
BEARINGS, PROPSHAFT ETC)

L1204C, L1706C, L1806C, Premix 50, Antifreeze & Bell Extended Life BN005611
COOLANT L2208C Corrosion Inhibiters, M- Coolant –Premix 50
Benz 325.3

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Bell D & E -Series Loader. L705 - L2706

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS BELL RECOMMENDED OIL P/n

ENGINE Bell Semi Synthetic Engine

L705 - L2706 D & E# ACEA E7/ E6 Oil BN005546

L705D -L1706D; L705E –

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM L2706E CH-I / CH -4 Bell Mineral Engine Oil BN005542
L1706D Mk II; L1806D -
L2706D JOHN DEERE J20C Bell UTTO Oil BN005583
TRANSMISSION
AXLES L1204 - L2706 D & E# JOHN DEERE J20C Bell UTTO Oil BN005583
PARK BRAKE

FINAL DRIVES, GEAR

BOX, AXLE
L705 – L1004 D & E# GL5, ZF TE-ML 05C Bell Gear Oil LS 80W90 BN005575

COOLING SYSTEM Bell EXTENDED LIFE

D# & E# FEL ASTM D6210 COOLANT PRE-MIX 50 N BN005609

L705 - L2706 D & E# (Pins, Bell Multi Purpose EP 2

Bushes etc…) NLGI 2 PERFORMANCE GREASE (NLGI 2) BN005568
GREASE
CLASS GC-LB
L705 - L2706 D & E# Bell Wheel Bearing
(Bearings, Prop shaft etc…) GREASE (NLGI 2) BN005563

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Bell D & G -Series Grader. 670 – 872

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS BELL RECOMMENDED OIL P/n

API CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS,

ENGINE CI-4, CH-4
670D, 672D, 770D, 772D, ACEA E3 Mineral Engine Oil
870D, 872D BN005542

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 670D, 672D, 770D, 772D, Mineral Engine Oil

870D, 872D API CH-4, CG-4 BN005542

TRANSMISSION,
DIFFERENTIAL
HOUSINGS, TANDEM
670D, 672D, 770D, 772D, Universal Tractor Fluid
DRIVE, 6WD HUBS- IF JDM J20C, JDM J20D BN005584
870D, 872D
EQUIPPED, AND
CIRCLE DRIVE
GEARBOX

Extended Life Coolant

COOLING SYSTEM 670D, 672D, 770D, 772D,
870D, 872D Premix ASTM D6210 Premix 50/50 (N) BN005609
670D, 672D, 770D, 772D,
870D, 872D (Pins, Bushes Multi Purpose Grease
etc…) NLGI 2 PERFORMANCE BN005568
GREASE
670D, 672D, 770D, 772D, CLASS GC-LB
870D, 872D (Bearings, Prop
shaft etc…) Wheel Bearing Grease BN005563

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Bell J -Series Dozers. 700 – 850

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Model REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS BELL RECOMMENDED OIL P/n

API CH-4, CG-4 Mineral Engine Oil

ENGINE 700J, 850J BN005542
ACEA E3/E2

Mineral Engine Oil

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 700J, 850J API CH-4, CG-4 BN005542

Mineral Engine Oil

TRANSMISSION, 700J, 850J API CH-4, CG-4 BN005542

FINAL DRIVE, TRACK

ROLLERS, FRONT
IDLER, CARRIER Gear Oil Limited Slip 80W-
700J, 850J API GL-5 BN005575
ROLLERS & TRACK 90
FRAME OUTER PIVOT
OIL
Extended Life Coolant
COOLING SYSTEM 700J, 850J Premix ASTM D6210 Premix 50/50 (N) BN005609

700J, 850J (Pins, Bushes Multi Purpose Grease

BN005568
etc…) NLGI 2 PERFORMANCE
GREASE
CLASS GC-LB
700J, 850J (Bearings) Wheel Bearing Grease BN005563

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John Deere Forestry Machines

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Machine Required Specification Bell Recommended Oil Part No

KNUCLE BOOM LOADERS

SKIDDERS
TRACKED HARVESTERS
API CI-4 I ACEA E5
ENGINE FELLERBUNCHERS Mineral Engine Oil 15W-40
BN005542
FORWARDERS
WHEELED HARVESTERS
WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS
SKIDDERS
TRANSMISSION / WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS JDM J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
TRANSFERCASE Gear Oil Limited Slip 80W-
FORWARDERS 90
WHEELED HARVESTERS API GL-5/MIL-L-2105 B/D BN005575

KNUCLE BOOM LOADERS

SKIDDERS
HYDRAULIC TRACKED HARVESTERS I
SYSTEM FELLERBUNCHERS
WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS API CI-4 I ACEA E3 Mineral Engine Oil 15W-40 BN005542

FORWARDERS
WHEELED HARVESTERS VG-68 Hydraulic Oil VG 68 BN005598
SKIDDERS
AXLES/BOGIES/ WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS JDM J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
FINAL DRIVE/
TRACK DRIVE TRACKED HARVESTERS
OIL FELLERBUNCHERS Gear Oil Limited Slip 80W-
API GL-5/MIL-L-2105 B/D BN005575
FORWARDERS 90
WHEELED HARVESTERS

SKIDDERS
BRAKE I PARK WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS JDM J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
BRAKE
FORWARDERS
WHEELED HARVESTERS ATF-X Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
KNUCLEBOOMLOADERS
CRANE BASE/ TRACKED HARVESTERS /
SWING DRIVE FELLERBUNCHERS
FORWARDERS Gear Oil Limited Slip 80W-
WHEELED HARVESTERS API GL-5/MIL-L-2105 B/D 90 BN005575
TRACKED HARVESTERS /
PUMP DRIVE FELLERBUNCHERS JDM J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS

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KNUCLE BOOM LOADERS

COOILING SKIDDERS
SYSTEM TRACKED HARVESTERS I
FELLERBUNCHERS Extended Life Coolant- BN005612
FORWARDERS Coolant 50/50 Premixed Premix 50
WHEELED HARVESTERS
WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS
KNUCLE BOOM LOADERS
SKIDDERS
TRACKED HARVESTERS I
GREASE FELLERBUNCHERS NLGI CG-LB Grease- Super Heavy Duty BN005601
FORWARDERS
WHEELED HARVESTERS
WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS
SKIDDERS
WHEELED FELLERBUNCHERS JDM J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584
TRACKED HARVESTERS I
CABLIFT/ENGINE API CI-4 / ACEA E3 Mineral Engine Oil 15W-40 BN005542
INCLOSURE FELLERBUNCHERS

FORWARDERS
WHEELED HARVESTERS ATF-X Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584

WINCHES ALL SKIDDER WINCHES JDM J20C Universal Tractor Fluid BN005584

Waratah Forestry
Required Specification Bell Recommended Oil Part No
Attachments

HTH 616 BN005542

Mineral Engine Oil 15W-40
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM HTH 622B As per carrier specification BN005542
Mineral Engine Oil 15W-40
H 480 Hydraulic Oil VG 68 BN005598

CHAIN BAR HTH 616 Bell Cutter Bar Oil Cutter Bar Oil BN005618
LUBE HTH 622B
H 480

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Bomag Machine

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

Required Bell Recommended

Part No
Machine Specification Oil
Single drum roller with Air-cooled Deutz Engine
Refuse compactor with Cummins Engine
Light tandem roller with Kubota Engine API CH-4S/L. Bell mineral engine
BN005541
Walk behind rollers with Hatz Engine MB228.3 oil
Vibratory plates with Honda Engine
Engine
Tampers with Honda Engine
Single drum roller with water-cooled Deutz Engine
Refuse compactor with Deutz Water cooled Engine API CI-4/SL.
Bell semi synthetic BN005545
Heavy tandem roller with Deutz water-cooled Engine MB228.5.
Recyclers with Deutz Water-cooled Engine
Single drum roller with Air-cooled Deutz Engine
Refuse compactor with Cummins Engine
VICKERS M-
Single drum roller with water-cooled Deutz Engine Bell hydraulic oil
2950-S. ISO VG BN005597
HYDRAULIC Refuse compactor with Deutz Water cooled Engine VG 68
68VHVI
OIL Heavy tandem roller with Deutz water-cooled Engine
Recyclers with Deutz Water-cooled Engine
VICKERS M-
Light tandem roller with Kubota Engine Bell hydraulic oil
2950-S. BN005605
Walk behind rollers with Hatz Engine VG 32
ISO VG 32
Single drum roller with Air-cooled Deutz Engine
Refuse compactor with Cummins Engine
Light tandem roller with Kubota Engine
Walk behind rollers with Hatz Engine
Vibratory plates with Honda Engine API GL-5 LS. ZF Bell limited slip
AXLE OIL BN005574
Tampers with Honda Engine TE-ML 05C. 80W-90
Single drum roller with water-cooled Deutz Engine
Refuse compactor with Deutz Water cooled Engine
Heavy tandem roller with Deutz water-cooled Engine
Recyclers with Deutz Water-cooled Engine
Single drum roller with Air-cooled Deutz Engine
Light tandem roller with Kubota Engine
Walk behind rollers with Hatz Engine
VIBRATION API CH-4S Bell mineral engine
Vibratory plates with Honda Engine BN005541
BEARINGS /L.MB228.3 oil
Single drum roller with water-cooled Deutz Engine
Heavy tandem roller with Deutz water-cooled Engine

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Bell Excavators

Oil specifications to also meet ambient temperatures range

BELL EXCAVATORS (Mk III & R#)

COMPONENT
Model REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS BELL RECOMMENDED OIL P/n

ENGINE
HD820 - HD2045 API CH/CG/-4 Bell Mineral Engine Oil BN005542
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
HD820 - HD2045 ISO Grade 68 Bell UTTO Oil BN005584
TRAVELLING MOTOR Bell Gear Oil LS 85W140 BN005587
HD820 - HD2045 API GL5
SWING MOTOR Bell Gear Oil LS 85W140 BN005587
HD820 - HD2045 API GL5
Bell EXTENDED LIFE
COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT PRE-MIXED 50
HD820 - HD2045 JIS K2234-2006 N BN005609
HD820 - HD2045 (Pins, Bushes Bell Multi Purpose EP 2
etc…) NLGI PERFORMANCE GREASE (NLGI 2) BN005568
GREASE
CLASS GC-LB
Bell Wheel Bearing
HD820 - HD2045 (Swing Gear) GREASE (NLGI 2) BN005563

BELL EXCAVATORS (E#)

Model REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS BELL RECOMMENDED OIL P/n

ENGINE HX230E – HX500E Bell Semi-Synthetic Engine

(Incl. R964C & R974C) ACEA E4/E6/E7 (API CI4) Oil BN005546
HX230E – HX500E API-CE/CF,
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Incl. R964C & R974C) ACEA E2/E3/E4
(MB227.5, 228.3& 228.5) Bell Mineral Engine Oil BN005542
HX230E – HX500E
TRAVELLING MOTOR (Incl. R964C & R974C) BN005575

HX230E – HX500E Bell 80W90LS Gear Oil

SWING MOTOR (Incl. R964C & R974C) API: GL-5 -- MIL-L: 2105 D -- BN005575
ZF: TE-ML 05C, 12C, 16E,
HX230E – HX500E
Pump Distributor gear (Incl. R964C & R974C)
21C BN005575

HX230E – HX500E Premix Corrosion inhibitors/ Bell EXTENDED LIFE

COOLING SYSTEM (Incl. R964C & R974C) antifreeze (Corrosion & COOLANT PRE-MIXED 50
cavitation protection) N BN005609
HX230E – HX500E
NLGI 2, EP2 (Lithium
(Incl. R964C & R974C) Bell Multi Purpose EP 2
Based)
(Pins, Bushes etc…) GREASE BN005568
GREASE
HX230E – HX500E NLGI 2, VKA > 5500N/ASTM
(Incl. R964C & R974C) D2596, 1-90 water Bell Wheel Bearing
(Swing Gear) Resistance/ DIN 51807 GREASE (NLGI 2) BN005563

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Appendix A - FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) / bio diesel as an alternative to diesel fuel – ADT’s
On B35C Mk II and B40C Mk II trucks, the leak-fuel lines must be replaced with FAME-resistant lines and connected to
the fuel feed.

Fuel
 The fuel must comply with the standards set out in DIN EN 14214. Operation with lower-grade fuels may lead to
damage or malfunctions.
 Either FAME or diesel fuel may be used. The varying mixtures of FAME fuel and normal diesel fuel produced in the
fuel tank as a result are harmless.
 Running the engine on diesel fuel with a FAME additive content of up to 5% is also harmless. This fuel may also be
used in engines, which have not been approved for operation with FAME and does not affect the oil-change intervals
in any way.
 Standard DIN EN 14214 stipulates the following cold-weather stability characteristics for FAME fuels (Europe).

Period Cold-weather stability

down to
15.04. - 30.09 0° C
01.10. - 15.11 -10° C
16.11. - 28.02 -20° C
01.03. - 14.04 -10° C

If the fuel's cold-weather stability is inadequate or ambient temperatures are lower, a system of fuel preheating must be
used. The addition of flow improvers for diesel fuel does not alter the cold-weather stability of FAME fuels.
 We reject any use of pure vegetable oils as an alternative to diesel fuel or FAME due to the negative
experiences of the past (engine damage resulting from coking, buildup of residue in the combustion
chambers and formation of oil sludge).

Engine oil and maintenance:

 Only engine oils in accordance with MB Specifications for Service Products, sheet 228.5 must be used for FAME
operation in ADT’s
 A certain proportion of the fuel always penetrates the engine oil through the pistons and cylinders. Due to its high
boiling point, FAME does not evaporate meaning that it remains in the engine oil. Under certain circumstances,
chemical reactions may take place between the FAME and the engine oil, which can damage the engine. As a
result, the intervals for replacing both the engine oil and the oil filter must be shortened for both pure FAME and
mixed FAME/diesel operation.
 The oil-change intervals for FAME operation can be lengthened in conjunction with specially equipped engine
versions. For this, the engines must be fitted with the special-equipment codes MK 21 (special unit pump) and MK 04
(fuel pre-filter with heated water separator).

Engine version Oil change interval

Engines without special equipment for FAME operation Reduction of the oil change interval to 30% of the
change interval for operation with fossil diesel fuel
Engines with special- equipment codes MK 21 and MK 04 Reduction of the oil change interval to 50% of the
change interval for operation with fossil diesel fuel

It is essential that the applicable oil change intervals are complied with.
Exceeding the intervals could result in engine damage.

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 Operation with FAME requires the intervals for replacement of the fuel filter to be shortened too. The fuel filter must
be replaced every time the engine oil is changed.
 About 50 hours following conversion to FAME, the engine oil and engine oil filter should be replaced due to the risk
of residue being loosened by the FAME fuel's high cleansing effect and clogging up the engine.
 In the case of the fuel filters, filter life may be reduced for a prolonged period due to old residue deposits being rinsed
out of the fuel system and into the filters. A special approved fuel pre-filter should be fitted to improve filter life.
Engines equipped with the special-equipment code MK 04 are already fitted with this fuel pre-filter with heated water
separator.

Engine power and cold starts:

 The power of engines run on FAME is reduced by around 8% due to the calorific value. Fuel consumption increases
accordingly compared to operation with diesel fuel. Engine power may not be increased to compensate for this.
 We recommend the installation of an engine cold-starting device (grid heater or flame heater system) for operation at
extremely low ambient temperatures
 If the vehicle is to be parked up for a prolonged period of time, the fuel system must be flushed to prevent the risk of
clogging. To do this, the engine must be run on diesel fuel for at least 30 minutes. For this reason, the use of FAME
fuel is not recommended for applications where vehicles are often left parked up for prolonged periods of time (e.g.
fire-fighting vehicles).

General notes:
 FAME is a highly effective solvent and should therefore not be brought into contact with paintwork, for example.
 Not all manufacturers of re-refined oils are able to process engine oils, which contain a certain proportion of ester
residue as a result of FAME operation. Please contact your oil reclamation dealer for further information.
 Exhaust emissions are on a par with those produced by diesel fuel, while far less black smoke is produced.
 Some people find the characteristic odor of the FAME exhaust gases rather unpleasant, particularly when the engine
is left idling for a long period of time.

NOTE: Bell Equipment and Daimler Chrysler will provide no warranty coverage whatsoever for damage resulting
from the use of inferior-grade FAME fuels or from non-compliance with our regulations for FAME operation. Nor
will we accept responsibility for irregularities or consequential damage caused by the same.

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