Donax TD

Donax TD
Tractor transmission oil
A premium “universal tractor transmission oil” (UTTO) designed for use in
transmissions, hydraulic systems, oil immersed brakes and other ancillary
systems fitted to agricultural tractors and off-road equipment. Donax TD is
recognised by leading agricultural equipment manufacturers and suitable for
use in most modern equipment.
Applications
Agricultural Tractors Transmissions
Donax TD has been evaluated against the
latest requirements of leading tractor and
transmission manufacturers including
John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Ford-New
Holland and GM Allison.
Hydraulic Systems
Donax TD is ideally suited for hydraulic
systems of tractors and ancilliary
equipment. Donax TD is formulated using
specially selected additives and high
quality base oils to provide good low
temerature fluidity and wear protection.
Oil Immersed Brakes
Special friction modifying additives are
included in Donax TD to ensure optimum
performance of oil immersed brakes
whilst minimising brake noise. Donax TD
is recommended for most wet brake
systems fitted to agricultural tractors.
(Note: For use in Caterpillar equipment,
Donax TD is not suitable, in these cases
Donax TC is recommended)
Warning: Not to be used as an engine oil
Performance Features
Enhanced Protection
Excellent anti-oxidation, anti-wear, anticorrosion
and anti-foam characteristics
result from the use of the latest additive
technology leading to greater reliability
and reduced down time thus minimising
cost and maximising utilisation.
Operator Comfort
The excellent low temperature fluidity
characteristics of Donax TD results in
responsive hydraulic performance and
smooth gearshift performance from cold
starts. Friction modifying additives ensure
smooth, noise-free operation of oil
immersed brakes.
OEM Recognition
S001ILPW.00E 1198
Donax TD has been tested and approved
by a wide range of equipment
manufacturers.
Performance Specifications
General Motors Allison - C-4
(Approved)
Ford/New Holland - M2C-134D
John Deere - JDM-20A & C
(All grades)
Massey-Ferguson - M1143
(85W grade only)
- M1135 (meets)
(80W grade only)
API Gear Performance - API GL-4
Volvo - WB101
Komatsu - recommended for
use in certain
construction
equipment
Recommendations
Donax TD is recommended for use in Case
equipment where fluids meeting MS 1207 are
specified.
Advice
Advice on applications not covered in this
leaflet may be obtained from your Shell
Representative.

Typical Physical Characteristics
Shell Donax TD 80W 85W
SAE Viscosity Grade 80W 85W
Kinematic Viscosity
@ 40°C cSt
100°C cSt
(IP 71)
Viscosity Index
(IP 226)
Density @ 15°C
(IP 365)
Flash Point °C
(PMCC)
(IP 34)
Pour Point °C
(IP 15)
60.3
9.5
82.7
11.4
139 127
0.882 0.882
202 220
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These characteristics are typical of current
production. Whilst future production will
conform to Shell's specification, variations in
these characteristics may occur.
Health & Safety
Donax TD is unlikely to present any significant
health or safety hazard when properly used in
the recommended application, and good
standards of industrial and personal hygiene
are maintained.
Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious
gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash
immediately with soap and water.
For further guidance on Product Health &
Safety refer to the appropriate Shell Product
Safety Data Sheet.
Protect the environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point.
Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.