
Ravi Patel
Project Manager, Arihant Infra
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Piling rig on a Navi Mumbai site ran ISO VG 46 where the spec called for VG 68. High-pressure pump overheated within 3 weeks. Pump replacement: ₹1.5-3 lakh. Rig idle 8 days. Project delay penalty: more than the pump.
Most hydraulic failures aren't mechanical — they're contamination and wrong viscosity grade.
VG 46: JCB 3DX/4DX, Tata Hitachi below 40°C, tower cranes, concrete pumps, general power packs.
VG 68: Komatsu PC200/PC300 (OEM tropical spec), piling rigs, mobile cranes under heavy lift, any machine showing high oil temp warnings on VG 46.
Not sure? WhatsApp us the machine model — we confirm right grade in 10 minutes.
| Machine | Grade / Capacity |
|---|---|
| JCB 3DX | VG 46 / 42L |
| JCB 4DX | VG 46 / 55L |
| Tata Hitachi EX200 | VG 46 or 68 / 160L |
| Komatsu PC200 | VG 68 / 190L |
| Tower crane | VG 46 / 80-120L |
| Mobile crane ACE | VG 68 / 120-200L |
| Piling rig (Bauer/Mait) | VG 68 / 300-600L |
| Concrete pump (Schwing) | VG 46 / 200-350L |
| Mahindra Earthmaster | VG 46 / 38L |
| Pack Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 20 litre can | Single machine top-up |
| 50 litre drum | 1-2 machines monthly |
| 210 litre barrel | Fleet depot stock |
| Bulk 1000L+ | Large fleet operators |
No minimum order. First order prepaid.
Fresh Group II base stock with zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate (ZDDP) anti-wear additive — same chemistry as Castrol Hyspin and Shell Tellus. Anti-foam package, demulsibility for monsoon moisture, oxidation inhibitors for 2000+ hour drain intervals. Meets IS 3098.
Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2 PM. Mumbai: evening delivery. Navi Mumbai / Thane: next morning. Pune / Nashik: 2-3 days.
Q: Can I mix your hydraulic oil with Castrol Hyspin already in my machine?
If both are mineral-based ISO VG 46 with zinc anti-wear, yes — chemically compatible. Recommend full drain at next scheduled change. Never mix synthetic with mineral, or different grades.
Q: How often should I change hydraulic oil in my JCB?
JCB recommends 2000 hours. On dusty Mumbai sites above 35°C, practical interval is 1500 hours. Blotter test: drop oil on white paper — dark ring with clear center means still usable.
Q: My hydraulic oil looks milky white. What happened?
Water contamination — common during monsoon via worn breather caps. Do NOT run the machine. Water destroys pump vanes within hours. Drain, replace breather, check seals, refill fresh.
Q: What is the difference between hydraulic oil and UTTO?
Hydraulic oil is for hydraulic systems only. UTTO is combined fluid for hydraulics + transmission + wet brakes in JCB-type machines with single reservoir. Use dedicated hydraulic oil if your machine has separate tanks.
Q: Do you supply to ongoing projects?
Yes. Many MMR sites reorder monthly. We track consumption and remind before you run low. No contracts required.
Supplied to excavator and crane operators across construction sites in Mumbai Metropolitan Region.