Confidence: Mixed — most cells verified against PCL public documentation as of May 2026. Every cell marked [VPCL] must be confirmed with the PCL technical rep before being used as a published claim on customer pages, especially for IVT / CVT applications under active OEM warranty.
PCL holds NO formal John Deere or CNH-Akcela approval letter for DURATRAN (the UTTO product). PCL's own footnote defines "Suitable for Use" as: "Supporting data is available to demonstrate acceptable performance (not OEM approved)." The two formal exceptions in the DURATRAN matrix are MF M-1145 (UTTO only) and Volvo Std 1273.03 / 97303 WB 101. For more on this distinction, see op-utto-stou-tractor-fluids.
DURON's formal OEM approval book is deep on engine OEMs (Cummins CES 20086/20092, Detroit DFS 93K222, Volvo VDS-4.5, Mack EOS-4.5, Renault RLD-3, Mercedes MB 228.31, Cat ECF-3 meets-spec, MTU Type 2.1, MAN 3575/3275-1) but no published JDQ approval letter exists for current multigrade DURON products. DURON SHP 15W-40 carries an API CK-4 license and matches Plus-50 II's categorical specs — but for a Deere customer under active warranty, that's a different conversation than "formally approved."
| Model line | Component | OEM spec | PCL product | Status | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5E utility | Engine oil | Plus-50 II (API CK-4), 15W-40 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds (API CK-4 licensed; no JDQ letter) | [V] |
| 5E utility | Transmission/hydraulic | Hy-Gard (JDM J20C) | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds ("Surpasses J20C"); not formally approved | [V] |
| 5E utility | Front axle gear | JDM J20C / API GL-4 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 5E utility | Grease | JD Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex | PRECISION XL EP2 | Industry-equivalent (NLGI 2 lithium complex) | [V] |
| 6M / 6R mid-frame | Engine oil | Plus-50 II 15W-40 | DURON SHP 15W-40 (or 10W-30 in warm) | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 6M / 6R | Hydraulic / HST | Hy-Gard J20C (or J20D cold) | DURATRAN / DURATRAN XL / Synthetic | Meets/exceeds; for IVT [VPCL] | [V] / [VPCL] |
| 6R IVT | IVT fluid | Hy-Gard J20C | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds — JD does not list third-party UTTOs as approved for IVT under warranty | [V] / [VPCL] |
| 7R | Engine oil | Plus-50 II 15W-40 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 7R | Powershift trans | Hy-Gard J20C | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 7R | Hydraulic | Hy-Gard J20C | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 7R | Front axle | Hy-Gard J20C / J20D | DURATRAN / DURATRAN XL | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 8R / 8RT | Engine oil | Plus-50 II 15W-40 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 8R IVT / e23 PowerShift | Trans fluid | Hy-Gard J20C; J20D cold-start IVT | DURATRAN / DURATRAN XL Synthetic Blend | Meets/exceeds; [VPCL] warranty | [V] / [VPCL] |
| 8R | Hydraulic | Hy-Gard J20C | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 9R / 9RX | Engine oil | Plus-50 II 15W-40 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 9R | Transmission | Hy-Gard J20C | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 9R / 9RX | Final drives | JDM J20D | DURATRAN XL Synthetic Blend or Synthetic | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| 9R | Grease | JD HD Moly Lithium Complex | PRECISION XL 3 Moly EP2 | Industry-equivalent | [V] |
| S-Series combine (S670 / S760 / S780) | Engine oil | Plus-50 II 15W-40 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| S-Series | Hyd/trans | Hy-Gard J20C | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| S-Series | Final drives | Hy-Gard J20C or specific gear spec | DURATRAN / TRAXON 80W-90 | Meets/exceeds; [VPCL] | [V] / [VPCL] |
| X9 combine | Engine oil | Plus-50 II 15W-40 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| X9 | Hydraulic | Hy-Gard J20C | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
Plus-50 II properties: API CK-4 / CJ-4 / SN, ACEA E9 / E7. Extended drain to 500 hours with JD filters. DURON SHP 15W-40 carries API CK-4 license and matches all key categorical specs but does not carry a published JDQ approval letter. For an operator under active JD warranty, this matters.
CNH lubricants are branded Akcela; hydraulic-transmission fluid line spans MAT 3505 (legacy zinc-containing) through MAT 3540 (current CVT spec).
| Model line | Component | OEM spec | PCL product | Status | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmall | Engine oil | API CK-4 (CNH Engine Oil) | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds (no formal CNH approval letter) | [V] |
| Farmall | Trans/hyd | Akcela Hy-Tran Ultraction (MAT 3525) | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds; "Suitable for Use" | [V] |
| Farmall | Final drive | Akcela / MAT 3525 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Farmall | Grease | Akcela 251H EP | PRECISION XL EP2 | Industry-equivalent | [V] |
| Maxxum | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Maxxum | Trans/hyd | Akcela Hy-Tran Ultra (MAT 3525) | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Puma powershift | Trans | MAT 3525 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Puma CVT | Trans | MAT 3540 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds; [VPCL] strongly recommended for CVT under warranty | [V] / [VPCL] |
| Magnum powershift | Trans | MAT 3525 / 3540 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Magnum CVT | Trans | MAT 3540 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds; [VPCL] | [V] / [VPCL] |
| Steiger | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Steiger | Trans/hyd | Akcela Hy-Tran (SEMS 17001 / MAT 3525) | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Steiger | Grease | Akcela 251H EP | PRECISION XL EP2 / 3 Moly | Industry-equivalent | [V] |
| NH T5 / T6 / T7 / T8 / T9 | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| NH T6 / T7 CVT (Auto Command) | Trans | MAT 3540 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds; [VPCL] | [V] / [VPCL] |
| NH T8 / T9 | Trans/hyd | MAT 3525 / 3540 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Case IH 6150–8250 / 9250 combine | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Case IH combine | Hyd/trans | MAT 3525 / specific spec | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds; [VPCL] | [V] / [VPCL] |
| NH CR8.90 / CR10.90 combine | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| NH CR combine | Hyd/trans | MAT 3525 / 3540 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
DURATRAN holds a formal "Approved" claim against GIMA MF CMS M-1145 (UTTO applications only, not STOU) — one of the few formal-style approvals in the DURATRAN matrix.
| Model line | Component | OEM spec | PCL product | Status | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF 4700 / 5700 | Engine oil | API CK-4 (AGCO Parts Premium 15W-40) | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| MF 4700 / 5700 | Trans/hyd | MF M-1135 / M-1141 / M-1143 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| MF 6700 / 7700 / 8700 (Dyna-6, Dyna-VT) | Engine oil | API CK-4 / ACEA E9 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| MF Dyna-VT (CVT) | Trans | M-1145 | DURATRAN | Approved (UTTO applications only) per GIMA MF CMS M1145 | [V] |
| MF | Final drive | M-1141 / API GL-4 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| MF | Hypoid axle gear | API GL-5 | TRAXON 80W-90 / TRAXON Synthetic 75W-90 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| MF | Grease | AGCO Parts Grease (lithium complex) | PRECISION XL EP2 | Industry-equivalent | [V] |
| MF 9R | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Model line | Component | OEM spec | PCL product | Status | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fendt 500 / 700 / 800 / 900 / 1000 Vario | Engine oil | API CK-4, ACEA E9 (AGCO Parts Premium Extra) | DURON SHP 15W-40 or DURON UHP 5W-30 (Tier 4 Final) | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Fendt Vario (all) | CVT fluid | M-1145 (AGCO HC Extra / Fendt Power HC Plus) | DURATRAN | Approved (UTTO/CVT) per GIMA MF CMS M1145 — UTTO applications only | [V] |
| Fendt | Front axle | Fendt-specific (often M-1145 or API GL-4) | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds; [VPCL] for 900 / 1000 series | [V] / [VPCL] |
| Fendt | Grease | Fendt grease (lithium complex EP) | PRECISION XL EP2 | Industry-equivalent | [V] |
| Model line | Component | OEM spec | PCL product | Status | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT700 / MT800 track | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| MT700 / MT800 | Powershift trans | AGCO Power Fluid 821XL / M-1145 | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds (M-1145 approved for UTTO) | [V] |
| MT700 / MT800 | Final drive | API GL-5 / specific | TRAXON 80W-90 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| MT700 / MT800 | Track undercarriage grease | Heavy EP grease | PRECISION XL 3 Moly EP2 | Industry-equivalent | [V] |
| Model line | Component | OEM spec | PCL product | Status | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M7 / M8 | Engine oil | API CK-4 | DURON SHP 15W-40 | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| M7 / M8 | Trans/hyd | Kubota UDT / Super UDT2 | DURATRAN (UDT) / DURATRAN XL Synthetic Blend (UDT2) | Meets/exceeds; "Suitable for Use" | [V] |
| Kubota | Front axle / final drive | UDT-compatible | DURATRAN | Meets/exceeds | [V] |
| Kubota | Grease | Kubota lithium complex EP | PRECISION XL EP2 | Industry-equivalent | [V] |
One of the few PCL products in the agricultural-adjacent space that carries a formal OEM approval letter: DURADRIVE HD Synthetic 668 is formally licensed against Allison TES 668, registration #668-10012020, confirmed on Allison's official approved fluids list dated March 31, 2026. Relevant for ag operators with Allison-equipped trucks or off-road haulers; less so for tractor work.
PCL DURON, DURATRAN, HYDREX, TRAXON, PRECISION, DURADRIVE brand pages and OEM approvals PDFs
Allison Transmission approved fluids list (TES 668), March 31, 2026
John Deere operator-manual language on Plus-50 II and Hy-Gard
CNH MyCNHStore MAT 3525 / 3540 specifications
AGCO Parts Lubricants brochure (M-1145, AGCO Power Fluid 821XL)
GIMA MF CMS M-1145 specification document
source.captured_date: 2026-05-15
source.confidence: mixed — verified for PCL public documentation; [VPCL] required for warranty-sensitive cells
concept_category: lubricant product positioning; OEM approval matrix
applies_to_services: lubricants distribution
applies_to_audiences: SWO ag operators with mixed-OEM fleets; B&J technical reps; commercial team writing customer pages