Fluids and capacities for the Kubota KX040-4
| Where | Capacity | What the manual calls for |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | 64 L (16.9 US gal) | Diesel fuel No. 2-D S15Diesel fuel No. 1-D S15 below -5 °C (23 °F) |
| Coolant | Canopy approx. 6.7 L (1.77 US gal), cabin approx. 7.0 L (1.85 US gal) | Fresh water and anti-freeze fluid |
| Engine oil (with filter) | 5.0 L (1.32 US gal) | API CJ-4 or CK-4Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-400 °C to 25 °C (32 °F to 77 °F): SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40Below 0 °C (32 °F): SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40We carry: Kubota Premium Heavy Duty Synthetic Blend Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 |
| Hydraulic tank | 42 L (11.1 US gal); whole system 67 L (17.7 US gal) | Kubota all season hydraulic excavator oil, ISO 32 or ISO 46 (Kubota Canada's recommendation) |
| Drive unit | Approx. 0.65 L (0.17 US gal) | SAE 90 gear oil (API GL-4, GL-5), all seasonsWe carry: Total Transtec 5 80W-90 Gear Oil |
| Grease | — | Shell Alvania EP2 or Mobilux EP2We carry: Kubota Premium Synthetic Grease |
Capacities are approximate. Always fill to the level mark.
From the Kubota operator's manual for the KX040-4, RD15881271, pages 71, 86, 87, 89, 94, 106 and 107.