Shell Catenex T 129
Hydraulic oil
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Key specs
| Spec | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| KV40 | 41 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| KV100 | 6.3 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity index | 103 | ASTM D2270 |
| Pour point | -15 °C | ASTM D97 |
| Flash point | 226 °C | ASTM D92 |
| Density at 15 °C | 0.865 g/cm³ | typical |
Grade checks
- No ISO grade is stored.
- Computed viscosity index is 101, within 2 points of the listed 103.
Viscosity and temperature
ASTM D341 (Walther) fitted to the published KV40 and KV100. It is an interpolation between those two points, and it is not meaningful below the pour point. Move the control to read a temperature.
Classification
- Category: Hydraulic
- Synthetic: Conventional
- Copper: Unlisted
- Note: Hydrotreated paraffin, sulfur-free
Equivalents
| Oil | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mobil Medium | 60 | KV40 within 10%, VI 98 vs 103, conventional, pour -15 vs -15, flash within 15 °C, buyable now |
| Mobil DTE 25 | 50 | KV40 within 10%, VI 98 vs 103, conventional, flash within 15 °C, buyable now |
| Chevron Hydraulic Oil AW 46 | 45 | KV40 within 10%, VI 98 vs 103, conventional, flash within 15 °C |
| Mobil Nuto H 46 | 45 | KV40 within 10%, VI 98 vs 103, conventional, flash within 15 °C |
| Mobil Nyvac FR 200D | 15 | KV40 within 10%, VI 175 vs 103, conventional |
Scores use published typical data. This is not an exact equivalent, and it is not an OEM approval. Confirm the substitute with the machine builder.
Documents
Related: Shell, Catenex T, viscosity index calculator, ISO / SAE / AGMA chart.
Questions
What is a Shell Catenex T 129 equivalent?
Published oils in the same application and grade include Mobil Medium. The match is from typical data-sheet values, not from an OEM approval. It is not an exact equivalent. Confirm the substitute with the machine builder.
Can Shell Catenex T 129 be mixed with another oil?
Mixing two oils that share a base family is sometimes done and sometimes a mistake. Do not mix this oil with a PAG. For any other mix, follow the maker's change-over guidance and the machine manual.
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