New Lubrication Products for the Agricultural Industry
Advanced oils designed to help save costs and improve equipment productivity
- Mobil SHCTM Hydraulic EAL can extend oil drain intervals, is readily biodegradable and has low toxicity[1]
- Mobil PegasusTM 605 Ultra 40 has the potential to double oil drain intervals in engines running on biomass gas
ExxonMobil is showcasing two new products for the agricultural industry. Mobil SHCTM Hydraulic EAL (Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant[2]) and Mobil Pegasus™ 605 Ultra 40 have been launched in response to industry trends and are designed to optimise the performance of agricultural equipment and help operators save costs.
Mobil SHC Hydraulic EAL is a new readily biodegradable synthetic hydraulic oil[3] that protects and can help improve the energy efficiency of hydraulic equipment by up to 3.6 percent[4].
The high-performance lubricant meets EU Ecolabel standards and features properties that can increase equipment durability and extend oil life. It can help protect machines operating in rugged environments where deposit build-up can be an issue, such as agricultural applications.
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Mobil Pegasus™ 605 Ultra 40 is a natural gas engine oil formulated to support the growing number of agricultural sites installing gas engines to generate power from biomass gas.
During extensive field tests that included more than 18,000 hours of testing on GE Waukesha APG 1000 gas engines, the new oil has shown the potential to double oil drain intervals[5].
Along with outstanding anti-wear and anti-scuff performance, Mobil Pegasus 605 Ultra 40 offers exceptional carbon and varnish deposit control, mitigating some of the challenges of operating engines on biomass gas.
“The agricultural sector requires tailored lubricant solutions that can help improve energy efficiency and productivity, and as a result help to achieve its environmental goals,” said Jarmo Vihersalo, industrial marketing advisor for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, ExxonMobil.
“This year, ExxonMobil has launched two new products to meet this need. Mobil Pegasus 605 Ultra 40 and Mobil SHC Hydraulic EAL have been designed to help to enhance machinery performance – from gas engines to the hydraulics within tractors. Together, they can help the agricultural sector optimise equipment life, increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.”
[1] Low toxicity properties relate to using ISO 7346-2 OECD 203, ISO 6341 OECD 202 and ISO 8192 OECD 209 test methods [2] Environmentally acceptable lubricants are defined in the Vessel General Permit (VGP) as lubricants that are biodegradable, minimally toxic and non-bio accumulative. ‘Bioaccumulative’ refers to the accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. It occurs when an organism absorbs a toxic substance at a rate greater than that at which the substance is lost [3] Readily biodegradable means biodegradation greater than 60% in 28 days as defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 301 testing [4] Energy efficiency relates solely to the fluid performance when compared to a conventional hydraulic oil. The technology used provides up to 3.6 percent efficiency compared to the reference when testing in an Eaton 25VMQ vane pump under controlled conditions. Efficiency improvements will vary based on operating conditions and application. [5] When compared to Mobil Pegasus 605
