Driveline Lubricants

Liebherr, Caterpillar, John Deere and BMW Designworks featured off-highway innovations at CONEXPO 2017. Highlighted were new technologies aimed at improving fuel economy, minimizing emissions and optimizing the work environment.

Vehicles capable of taking over some or all of the driving duties have become the major topic of debate among engineers, social scientists, urban planners and even insurance companies.

The April Bauma construction machinery show in Munich, Germany highlighted the latest off-highway vehicles from the world’s leading manufacturers.

The need to ensure adequate lifetime protection of transmission and driveline equipment is an increasing challenge for manufacturers.

In the field of drivetrain fluids, one of the toughest applications is the hydraulic system of an agricultural tractor. In order to provide optimal performance, the fluid must contain the appropriate additives and include a viscosity modifier (VM).