How much hydraulic oil should be added to a 3.5 ton four-wheel drive forklift?Let’s find out the answer together.

How much hydraulic oil should be filled in a 3.5 ton four-wheel drive forklift?

3.5T 4WD rough terrain forklift
3.5T 4WD rough terrain forklift

Kaystar(Kaida) is a factory specializing in the production of four-wheel drive forklifts. Supply 3-10 tons all-terrain diesel forklifts.

The 3-ton four-wheel drive forklift models include Landtiger30(KDJY30) and Pioneer30(CPCY30).

There are many models of 3.5-ton forklifts. There are Landtiger35, Landtiger35Pro, Landtiger35R (KDJY35), Pioneer35, Pioneer35Pro, Pioneer35A (CPCY35).

The maintenance manuals of 3-ton and 3.5-ton 4x4 forklifts tell us that the filling volume of hydraulic oil is 40 liters.If you need to replace the hydraulic oil, please empty the hydraulic oil tank and add 40 liters of new hydraulic oil.

How to judge whether there is a lack of hydraulic oil?

During the operation of the forklift, if the heavy object can be lifted to the rated height effortlessly and the liquid level is in the middle of the dipstick scale, it means there is no shortage of hydraulic oil.

On the contrary, if the forklift feels difficult when lifting heavy objects. Or when the heavy object cannot be lifted to the rated height, it is necessary to check whether the hydraulic oil is sufficient.

How to choose hydraulic oil for your rough terrain forklift?

In an environment below 10 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to use low viscosity hydraulic oil in winter, its label is 32.

In an environment exceeding 10 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to use hydraulic oil with high viscosity in summer, its label is 46.