Valvoline Mining & Construction – Blood, Sweat & Oil

Few industries take a toll on their equipment like mining and construction. Valvoline™ heavy duty engine oils, greases, hydraulic fluids and coolants are formulated to stand up to the toughest jobs on earth, offering exceptional durability, efficiency and performance.

Valvoline solutions for mining and construction minimise down time, maximize equipment protection and lower operating cost. Valvoline works with site operators, maintenance teams and equipment manufacturers to develop solutions that help extend maintenance cycles and deliver exceptional performance. Build your results with Valvoline.

Powershift and drive train oils

Valvoline DT TRANSMISSION oils are designed and recommended for applications requiring Caterpillar TO-4 or Allison C-4 specifications. Suitable for Caterpillar’s earth moving equipment with wet-brakes and available in multiple viscosity grades.

Heavy duty engine oils

Valvoline recommends choosing PREMIUM BLUE™. Premium Blue oils are uniquely formulated and specially developed for Cummins and other OEMs to offer superior performance to extend service intervals and to minimize the risk of downtime. If you need a good quality engine oil to be used across your fleet and that will simply do its job, then Valvoline recommends you to consider ALL-FLEET™ engine oils.

Driveline oils

For construction equipment requiring a GL-4 or GL-5 compliant lubricant, Valvoline offers a variety of MULTI-VEHICLE driveline lubricants for use in off-road gearboxes and differentials.

Coolants

For modern off-road equipment that is still in warranty, Valvoline recommends its OEM-approved coolants, ZEREX™ G-40 and G-48 or HD NITRITE FREE. For equipment out of warranty and/or mixed fleet applications, Valvoline recommends using HD EXTENDED LIFE. 

Greases

To lubricate chassis, slow running bearings, suspension joints, coupling devices and more, Valvoline offers a variety of MULTIPURPOSE greases. For equipment subject to heavy shocks, heavy loads and harsh weather conditions, Valvoline recommends choosing EARTH specialty greases. Specially formulated for open gears or slow-moving applications that require extra adhesiveness. Made with higher viscosity base oils, complex soaps and special solids to cope with extreme operating conditions.

As specialists in heavy duty lubricants since 1866, we know it’s really only about three things. Blood. Sweat… And oil.

Hydraulic oils

For eco-sensitive operations use ULTRAPLANT™, a biodegradable long life hydraulic oil made with synthetic ester base oil. For superior oxidation control and extended service intervals choose Valvoline ULTRAMAX™ hydraulic oils, compliant with many OEM specifications. For older machinery, and to meet the minimum DIN specifications, Valvoline can also offer a portfolio of CONVENTIONAL hydraulic oils.

Corrosion protection

TECTYL™ offers a wide range of premium corrosion preventive coatings: From general vehicle rustproofing, underbody protection, protection of machinery and parts in storage, during domestic and overseas transport, or at factory level of enclosed boxes, seams, joints to other creviced locations.

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