Fluids and capacities for the Kubota KX71-3
| Where | Capacity | What the manual calls for |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | 45 L (11.9 US gal) | Light oil No. 2-D (ASTM D975)Light oil No. 1-D (ASTM D975) below -5 °C (23 °F) |
| Coolant | Approx. 4.3 L (1.14 US gal); reserve tank approx. 1.1 L (0.29 US gal) | Fresh water and anti-freeze fluid |
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.5 L (1.189 US gal) | API CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4 or CJ-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 | 38 L (10.04 US gal); whole system 53 L (14.0 US gal) | ISO 32 or ISO 46 in winter or low temperatures, ISO 68 in summer or high temperatures |
| Drive unit | Approx. 0.60 L (0.159 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, Mobilux EP2 or Beacon Q2We carry: Kubota Premium Synthetic Grease |
| Grease points: boom bottom linkage (1), arm bottom linkage (1), bucket link pin (3), boom cylinder pin and boss (2), arm cylinder boss (2), bucket cylinder boss (1), fixing pin between arm and bucket (1), boom swing fulcrum (1), swing cylinder bottom (1), swing pin (2), dozer cylinder boss (2), dozer linkage pin (2) | ||
Capacities are approximate. Always fill to the level mark.
From the Kubota operator's manual for the KX71-3, RC358-81252, pages 3, 50, 57, 58, 60, 62, 78 and 79.