Product Description
Mobilube XFD 50 and 60 are extra high performance drivetrain lubricants
engineered specifically to provide optimum component life when used as
recommended in Caterpillar final drives and axles. They are formulated from
advanced base oils and the latest additive technology to protect bearings and
gears from premature failure due to fatigue. These lubricants deliver
excellent performance in heavy-duty commercial axles and final drives where
extreme pressures and shock loading are expected. They provide exceptional
chemical and thermal stability at elevated bulk oil temperatures generated
under heavy loads and/or high ambient temperatures.
Mobilube
XFD Series have been extensively field tested in Caterpillar off-highway heavy
trucks and bulldozers over a wide range of ambient temperatures and operating
in severe conditions with a recommended drain interval up to 4,000 hours for
off-highway haulers.
Features and Benefits
Demands for higher productivity, more severe operating conditions, and larger
capacity equipment put severe stress on axles and final drive components. In
severe applications, TO-4 lubricants may be limited in terms of wear
protection in heavily loaded final drives due to their need to also serve the
frictional requirements of clutches in heavy-duty transmissions. For optimum
durability and performance, Mobilube XFD gear lubricants can be relied on to
maintain productivity and minimize maintenance costs between scheduled service
intervals in extreme applications. The key benefits include:
Features
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Advantages and Potential Benefits
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Improved extreme pressure (EP) performance versus TO-4 fluids
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Increased load and shock carrying ability with reduced premature failures and
operating costs
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High oxidation and thermal stability
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Longer oil life, reduced deposits, and extended component life
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Excellent protection against copper corrosion and rust
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Extended component life and lower maintenance costs
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Wide temperature capability
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Simplifies inventory and reduces need for seasonal change-outs
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Good compatibility with seals and conventional drive train lubricants
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Reduces leakage and contamination from external sources
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Eliminates or reduces foaming
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Maintains film strength for reliable wear protection
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Applications
- Heavy-duty axles and final drives used in trucks and bulldozers built by Caterpillar
- Off-highway industries including: construction, mining, and quarrying
- Use Mobilube XFD 50 when the maximum operating ambient temperature is below 32ºC (90ºF)
- Use Mobilube XFD 60 when the maximum operating ambient temperature is below 50ºC (122ºF)
- Not recommended for engines, transmissions or hydraulic systems
- Not recommended for final drives and axles containing friction material and/or wet brakes
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Specifications and Approvals

Mobilube XFD meets the following industry and builder specifications
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50
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60
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| Caterpillar FD-1 | X | X |
Typical Properties

Mobilube XFD Properties
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50
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60
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| SAE Grade | 50 | 60 |
| Viscosity, ASTM D 445 | | |
| cSt @ 40ºC | 206 | 334 |
| cSt @ 100ºC | 18.4 | 25.2 |
| Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 | 97 | 97 |
| Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 | -24 | -15 |
| Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 | 250 | 255 |
| Density @ 15ºC kg/l, ASTM D 4052 | 0.897 | 0.899 |
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Health and Safety
Based on available information, this product is not expected to produce
adverse effects on health when used for the intended application and the
recommendations provided in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are
followed. MSDS's are available upon request through your sales contract
office, or via the Internet. This product should not be used for purposes
other than its intended use. If disposing of used product, take care to
protect the environment.
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