SERVICE DATA

 SERVICE DATA
Fuel Information
Use only fuel recommended in this section.

 Gasoline (Gas) Specification

Your lift truck must use unleaded gasoline only.

Oxygenated gasoline
Some gasoline sold at service stations contain oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, and MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether),
although they may not be so identified. The use of fuels containing oxygenates is not recommended.
Ethanol (Gasohol)
A mixture of 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90% unleaded gasoline may be used in your lift truck, provided the octane rating
is at least as high as that recommended for unleaded gasoline.
Methanol
DO NOT operate your lift truck on gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol). The use of this type of alcohol could result in
lift truck performance problems and could damage critical fuel system parts.
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
A mixture of 15% or less MTBE and unleaded gasoline may be used in your lift truck provided the octane rating is at least as
high as that recommended for unleaded gasoline.
Note: If you experience driving problems which you suspect are fuel related, try switching to a different fuel.

 Diesel Fuel Specifications

Fuel types
The recommended fuels provide maximum engine service life and performance. They are distillate fuels. They are commonly
called diesel fuel, furnace oil, gas oil or kerosene (for cold weather operation).
Note: The manufacturer strongly recommends the use of fuels that meet the recommended fuels specification.
Fuel sulfur content
- The percentage of sulfur in the fuel will affect the engine oil recommendations. Fuel sulfur is chemically changed during
combustion to form both sulfurous and sulfuric acid. These chemically attack metal surfaces and cause corrosive wear.
- Any API classification performance of oil should have sufficient TBN for fuels with less than 0. 5% sulfur.
- For fuels with 0.5% to 1. 5% sulfur by weight, engine oil must have a TBN of 20 times the percentage of fuel sulfur as
measured by the ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials) D-2896 method. (ASTM D-2896 can normally be found at
your local technological society, library or college.)

 Liquefied Petroleum (LPG Model)

Specifications
Use grade HD5 LPG.
Note: LP-Gas is a highly volatile fuel with an octane rating of
100 to 140. Follow local ordinances regarding storage
and/or filling of LPG tanks.

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Coolant Information
The manufacturer recommends that the coolant mix contain 50% commercially available automotive antifreeze, and 50%
water.

Note:
- To reduce the risk of damage to your engine, Do not add coolant to an overheated engine. Allow the engine to cool first.
- Dowtherm 209 full-fill coolant will lower the water pump cavitation temperature and boiling point.
These lowered temperatures will cause overheating at a lower ambient temperature than an ethylene glycol and water
mix. If Dowtherm is used, follow the instructions provided and use only the inhibitor package recommended by the
supplier.
- If the lift truck is to be stored in, or shipped to, an area with freezing temperatures, the cooling system must be protected
to the lowest expected outside (ambient) temperature. The engine cooling system is protected with a commercially
available automotive antifreeze when shipped from the factory.
In cold weather, check the specific gravity of the coolant frequently to ensure adequate protection.
- Clean the cooling system if it is contaminated, the engine overheats or foaming is observed in the radiator. Old coolant
should be drained, the system cleaned and new coolant added---as recommended--- using a commercially available
automotive antifreeze. Filling at over 20 liters per minute could cause air pockets in the cooling system.
- After draining and refilling the cooling system, run the engine with the radiator cap off. Run it until the coolant reaches its
normal operating temperatures and the coolant level stabilizes.
- Add coolant as necessary to fill the system to the proper level. Operate with a thermostat in the cooling system all year
round. Cooling system problems could arise without a thermostat.

 Coolant Water
The manufacturer recommends the use of distilled water or deionized water to reduce the potential and severity of chemical
insolubility.

- Hard water, or water with high levels of calcium and magnesium ions encourages the formation of insoluble chemical
compounds by combining with cooling system additives such as silicates and phosphates. The tendency of silicates and
phosphates to precipitate out-of-solution increases with increasing water hardness.
- Hard water, or water with high levels of calcium and magnesium ions, encourages the formation of insoluble chemicals,
especially after a number of heating and cooling cycles.
- Using water that meets the minimum acceptable water requirement may not prevent dropout of these chemical
compounds completely but should control the dropout rate at acceptable levels.

Acceptable Water

Water Content Limits (ppm)

Chlorides (CI) 50 ppm (maximum)
Sulfates (SO4) 50 ppm (maximum)
Total Hardness 80 mg/l
Total Solids 250 ppm (maximum)
pH 6.0 to 8.0

ppm = parts per million

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 Antifreeze Solution
The manufacturer recommends that the coolant mix contain 50% commercially available automotive antifreeze, or equivalent,
and acceptable water to maintain an adequate water pump cavitation temperature for efficient water pump performance.

Note:
- Do not add pure (100%) antifreeze to the cooling system. Add antifreeze mixed with distilled water using the same freeze
protection ratio that is in your cooling system.
- Premix the coolant solution to provide protection to the lowest expected outside (ambient) temperature.
Pure undiluted antifreeze will freeze at -23°C (-10°F).
- Use a greater concentration (above 50%) of commercially available automotive antifreeze only as needed for anticipated
outside (ambient) temperatures.
- Do not exceed the coolant-to-water mix ratio recommendations provided with the commercially available automotive
antifreezes.
- Most commercial antifreezes are formulated for gasoline engine applications and will, therefore, have high silicate
content.

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Recommended Fuels and Oils

Recommendation for Ambient Temperatures, °C (°F)

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30

Fuel or Oil Recommendation (-22) (-4) (14) (32) (50) (68) (86)

Fuel Contact your authorized Cat lift truck dealer

Gasoline API service
SAE10W-30
Models classification SJ, min.
Engine Oil
API service
Diesel Models SAE10W-30
classification CF, min.
API service
classification multi-
Transfer and Differential Oil SAE80W SAE90
purpose type GL-4 or
GL-5
Powershift Transmission Oil Dexron II Contact your authorized Cat lift truck dealer
Powershift, Dry
ISO VG32
Clutch
Hydraulic Oil
API service
Wet Clutch SAE10W
classification SJ, min.
Brake Fluid F.M.V.S.S. No. 116 - DOT3 or DOT4 (SAE J1703)
Wheel Bearings NLGI No.2 grade multipurpose type (lithium base), consistency: 265 - 295
Grease
Chassis NLGI No.1 grade multipurpose type (lithium base), consistency: 310 - 340

Ambient Temperature, -45 -39 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10

Antifreeze solution °C (°F) (-49) (-38) (-22) (-13) (-4) (5) (14)
Concentration (%) 60 55 50 45 40 35 30

Note:
- Avoid mixing lubricants. In some cases, different brands of lubricants are not compatible with each other and deteriorate
when mixed. It is best to stick with the same brand at successive service intervals.
- For refill capacities and measurements, see 12-5 "Specifications (Standard Models)".

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Specifications (Standard Models)

Truck model

DP15ND
DP15NT
GP15N DP15NDS GPE15N GP15ZN
DP15NTS DP20CND
Item DP15N DP20CNT
GP20CN GPE20CN DP20CNDS
DP18ND DP20CNTS
DP18NT DP20CN
GP18N DP18NDS GPE18N GP18ZN
DP18NTS
DP18N
Alternator Drive Belt Deflection
11 to 13 10 to 12 11 to 13 10 to 12
when pushed inward with 98 N (10
(0.4 to 0.5) (0.4 to 0.5) (0.4 to 0.5) (0.4 to 0.5)
kgf) [22 lbf] pressure, mm (in.)
Type NGK FR2A-D --- FR2A-D ---
Spark Plug 0.9
Gap, mm (in.) --- 0.9 (0.04) ---
(0.04)
Engine Idling Speed, rpm 700 750 700 750
Steering Wheel Free Play when
measured at rim with engine idling, 15 to 30 (0.6 to 1.2)
mm (in.)
Clutch Pedal Free Play when
measured at rim with engine idling, 0 to 6 (0 to 0.2)
mm (in.)
Clutch Pedal Free Play (Dry Clutch),
0 to 6 (0 to 0.2)
mm (in.)
Inching Pedal Free Play, mm (in.) 2.5 to 7.5 (0.1 to 0.3)
Brake Pedal Manual model 7 (0.3)
Free Play,
mm (in.) Powershift model 7 (0.3)

Parking Brake Lever Operating

150 to 200 (15 to 20) [34 to 45]
Effort, N (kgf) [lbf]
Front Single 6.50-10-10PR 6.50-10 / 5.00
Tire Size Front Dual 4.50-12-8PR ---
Rear 5.00-8-8PR 5.00-8 / 3.00
Tire Pressure, Front Single 700 (7.0) [100]
kPa (kgf/
Front Dual 700 (7.0) [100]
cm2) [BAR]
(Pneumatic) Rear 700 (7.0) [100]
Tightening Front 157 (16) [116]
Torque for
Wheel Nuts,
N·m (kgf·m) Rear 157 (16) [116]
[lbf·ft]
Lift chain elongation limit, mm (in.) /
327 (12.9) 392 (15.4)
20 links
* Rear tires must have 1050 kg (2315 lb) capacity at 19 km/h (11.8 mph).

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Truck model

DP20ND
DP20NT
GP20N DP20NDS GPE20N GP20ZN GPE20ZN
DP20NTS
Item DP20N

DP25ND
DP25NT
GP25N DP25NDS GPE25N GP25ZN GPE25ZN
DP25NTS
DP25N
Alternator Drive Belt Deflection
11 to 13 10 to 12 11 to 13
when pushed inward with 98 N (10
(0.4 to 0.4) (0.4 to 0.5) (0.4 to 0.4)
kgf) [22 lbf] pressure, mm (in.)
Type NGK FR2A-D --- FR2A-D
Spark Plug
Gap, mm (in.) 0.9 (0.04) --- 0.9 (0.04)
Engine Idling Speed, rpm 700 750 700
Steering Wheel Free Play when
measured at rim with engine idling, 15 to 30 (0.6 to 1.2)
mm (in.)
Clutch Pedal Free Play when
measured at rim with engine idling, 0 to 6 (0 to 0.2)
mm (in.)
Clutch Pedal Free Play (Dry Clutch),
0 to 6 (0 to 0.2)
mm (in.)
Inching Pedal Free Play, mm (in.) 2.5 to 7.5 (0.1 to 0.3)
Brake Pedal Manual model 7 (0.3)
Free Play,
mm (in.) Powershift model 7 (0.3)

Parking Brake Lever Operating

200 to 250 (20 to 25) [45 to 56]
Effort, N (kgf) [lbf]
Front Single 7.00-12-12PR
Tire Size Front Dual 5.50-15-8PR
Rear 6.00-9-10PR
Tire Pressure, Front Single 700 (7.0) [100]
kPa (kgf/
Front Dual 700 (7.0) [100]
cm2) [BAR]
(Pneumatic) Rear 700 (7.0) [100]
Tightening Front 378 (38.5) [278]
Torque for
Wheel Nuts,
N·m (kgf·m) Rear 157 (16) [116]
[lbf·ft]
Lift chain elongation limit, mm (in.) /
392 (15.4)
20 links

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Truck model

DP30ND DP35ND
Item DP30NT DP35NT
GPE30N GP30N DP30NDS GPE35AN GP35AN DP35NDS
DP30NTS DP35NTS
DP30N DP35N
Alternator Drive Belt Deflection
11 to 13 10 to 12 11 to 13 10 to 12
when pushed inward with 98 N (10
(0.4 to 0.4) (0.4 to 0.5) (0.4 to 0.4) (0.4 to 0.5)
kgf) [22 lbf] pressure, mm (in.)
Type NGK FR2A-D --- FR2A-D ---
Spark Plug
Gap, mm (in.) 0.9 (0.04) --- 0.9 (0.04) ---
Engine Idling Speed, rpm 700 750 700 750
Steering Wheel Free Play when
measured at rim with engine idling, 15 to 30 (0.6 to 1.2)
mm (in.)
Clutch Pedal Free Play when
measured at rim with engine idling, 0 to 6 (0 to 0.2)
mm (in.)
Clutch Pedal Free Play (Dry Clutch),
0 to 6 (0 to 0.2)
mm (in.)
Inching Pedal Free Play, mm (in.) 2.5 to 7.5 (0.1 to 0.3)
Brake Pedal Manual model 7 (0.3)
Free Play,
mm (in.) Powershift model 7 (0.3)

Parking Brake Lever Operating

230 to 250 (23 to 25) [52 to 56]
Effort, N (kgf) [lbf]
Front Single 28x9-15-12PR 250-15-16PR
Tire Size Front Dual 6.00-15-10PR
Rear 6.50-10-10PR 6.50-10-12PR
Tire Pressure, Front Single 700 (7.0) [100] 850 (8.5) [120]
kPa (kgf/
Front Dual 700 (7.0) [100]
cm2) [BAR]
(Pneumatic) Rear 700 (7.0) [100] 900 (9.0) [130]
Tightening Front 378 (38.5) [278]
Torque for
Wheel Nuts,
N·m (kgf·m) Rear 157 (16) [116] 233 (23.8) [172]
[lbf·ft]
Lift chain elongation limit, mm (in.) /
523 (20.6)
20 links

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Refill Capacities

Truck model

DP15ND
DP15NT
GP15N DP15NDS GPE15N GP15ZN
DP15NTS DP20CND
Item DP15N DP20CNT
GP20CN GPE20CN DP20CNDS
DP18ND DP20CNTS
DP18NT DP20CN
GP18N DP18NDS GPE18N GP18ZN
DP18NTS
DP18N
Fuel Tank 53 (14)
Engine Cooling System --
0.65 liter (1.4 pt) reserve 7.4 (2.0) 6.8 (1.8) 7.4 (2.0) 6.8 (1.8)
tank included
Crankcase 3.5 (0.9) 7.5 (2.0) 3.5 (0.9) 7.5 (2.0)
Engine
Refill Lubrication Oil Filter 0.3 (0.1) 1.0 (0.3) 0.3 (0.1) 1.0 (0.3)
Capacities System
Total 3.8 (1.0) 8.5 (2.2) 3.8 (1.0) 8.5 (2.2)
liter (U.S.
gal.) Manual
4.0 (1.1)
Transmission model
Powershift 8.0 (2.1)
Transfer and Differential 5.5 (1.5)
Hydraulic Tank N level 28 (7.4)
Brake Fluid Reserve Tank, cc 135 (35.7)
Battery Electrolyte Specific Gravity,
1.26 to 1.28
corrected to 20°C (68°F)

Note: The service data are subject to change without notice.

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Truck model

DP20ND
DP20NT
GP20N DP20NDS GPE20N GP20ZN GPE20ZN
DP20NTS
Item DP20N

DP25ND
DP25NT
GP25N DP25NDS GPE25N GP25ZN GPE25ZN
DP25NTS
DP25N
Fuel Tank 76 (20)
Engine Cooling System --
0.65 liter (1.4 pt) reserve 6.8 (1.8) 8.7 (2.3) 6.8 (1.8) 7.4 (2.0)
tank included
Crankcase 3.5 (0.9) 9.0 (2.4) 3.5 (0.9)
Engine
Lubrication Oil Filter 0.3 (0.1) 1.0 (0.3) 0.3 (0.1)
Refill System
Capacities Total 3.8 (1.0) 10.0 (2.6) 3.8 (1.0)
liter (U.S. Manual
gal.) 4.0 (1.1)
model
Transmission
Powershift
8.0 (2.1)
model
Transfer and Differential 9.3 (2.5)
Hydraulic Tank N level 39 (10.3)
Brake Fluid Reserve Tank, cc 135 (8.2)
Battery Electrolyte Specific Gravity,
1.26 to 1.28
corrected to 20°C (68°F)

Note: The service data are subject to change without notice.

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Truck model

DP30ND DP35ND
Item DP30NT DP35NT
GPE30N GP30N DP30NDS GPE35AN GP35AN DP35NDS
DP30NTS DP35NTS
DP30N DP35N
Fuel Tank 76 (20)
Engine Cooling System --
0.65 liter (1.4 pt) reserve 7.4 (2.0) 8.7 (2.3) 7.4 (2.0) 8.7 (2.3)
tank included
Crankcase 3.5 (0.9) 9.0 (2.4) 3.5 (0.9) 9.0 (2.4)
Engine
Lubrication Oil Filter 0.3 (0.1) 1.0 (0.3) 0.3 (0.1) 1.0 (0.3)
Refill System
Total 3.8 (1.0) 10.0 (2.6) 3.8 (1.0) 10.0 (2.6)
Capacities
liter (U.S. Manual
4.0 (1.1)
gal.) model
Transmission
Powershift
8.0 (2.1)
model
Transfer and Differential 8.7 (2.3)
Hydraulic
N level 39 (10.3)
Tank
Brake Fluid Reserve Tank, cc 135 (8.2)
Battery Electrolyte Specific Gravity,
1.26 to 1.28
corrected to 20°C (68°F)

Note: The service data are subject to change without notice.

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Capacities and Lift Truck Weight (Standard Models)

Truck model

DP15ND
Item DP15NT
GP15N DP15NDS GPE15N GP15ZN
DP15NTS
DP15N
Capacity, kg (lb) / 500 mm (24 in.) 1500 (3310)
Lift Truck Weight 2550 2600 2550
Single Wheel
kg (lb) (5620) (5730) (5620)

Truck model

DP18ND DP20CND
Item DP18NT DP20CNT
GP18N DP18NDS GPE18N GP18ZN GP20CN GPE20CN DP20CNDS
DP18NTS DP20CNTS
DP18N DP20CN
Capacity, kg (lb) / 500 mm (24 in.) 1750 (3860) 2000 (4410)
Lift Truck Weight 2750 2800 2750 2740 3050 3100
Single Wheel
kg (lb) (6060) (6170) (6060) (6040) (6730) (6840)

Truck model

DP20ND DP25ND
DP20NT DP25NT
Item GP20N GP20ZN DP20NDS GP25N GPE25N GP25ZN DP25NDS
DP20NTS DP25NTS
DP20N DP25N

GPE20ZN GPE25ZN
Capacity, kg (lb) / 500 mm (24 in.) 2000 (4410) 2500 (5510)
Lift Truck Weight 3350 3460 3620 3730
Single Wheel
kg (lb) (7390) (7630) (7980) (8230)

Truck model

DP30ND DP35ND
Item DP30NT DP35NT
GP30N DP30NDS GPE30N GP35AN DP35NDS GPE35AN
DP30NTS DP35NTS
DP30N DP35N
Capacity, kg (lb) / 500 mm (24 in.) 3000 (6620) 3500 (7720)
Lift Truck Weight 4290 4400 4290 4700 4800 4700
Single Wheel
kg (lb) (9460) (9700) (9460) (10360) (10580) (10360)

Note: Rated capacities shown apply to lift trucks with genuine Cat lift truck standard tires.

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