Claas Jaguar, 497

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Claas Jaguar 497 manual transmission fluid capacity is 18 liters. Service intervals include 100 hours and 500 hours or 12 months. The data covers 14 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • Jaguar 930, Mercedes-Benz OM471LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 500 hours/ 12 months
  • Jaguar 930, Mercedes-Benz OM471LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 100 hours
  • Jaguar 930, Mercedes-Benz OM471LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 500 hours/ 12 months
  • Jaguar 930, Mercedes-Benz OM471LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 100 hours
  • Jaguar 940, Mercedes-Benz OM471LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 500 hours/ 12 months
  • Jaguar 940, Mercedes-Benz OM471LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 100 hours
  • Jaguar 950, Mercedes-Benz OM473LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 500 hours/ 12 months
  • Jaguar 950, Mercedes-Benz OM473LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 100 hours
  • Jaguar 960, Mercedes-Benz OM473LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 500 hours/ 12 months
  • Jaguar 960, Mercedes-Benz OM473LA (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 100 hours
  • Jaguar 970, MAN D2868 (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 500 hours/ 12 months
  • Jaguar 970, MAN D2868 (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 100 hours
  • Jaguar 980, MAN D2862 (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 500 hours/ 12 months
  • Jaguar 980, MAN D2862 (2016-2019)
  • Front axle
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 18 liter
  • Change 100 hours

Additional Notes

  • Across all Claas Jaguar 497 configurations from 2016-2019, the manual transmission front axle fluid capacity is uniformly 18 liters, regardless of which engine is fitted. A consistent capacity across multiple engine variants typically reflects a shared transmission unit rather than engine-specific gearing.
  • The normal service interval for the manual transmission front axle fluid is 500 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first. The dual condition means calendar time can trigger a fluid change even when machine hours remain low, which is relevant for equipment used seasonally.
  • An initial service interval of 100 hours applies to all configurations across the Jaguar 930, 940, 950, 960, 970, and 980 variants. An early first change at 100 hours is standard practice for new or rebuilt transmissions, as break-in wear particles and manufacturing residues accumulate rapidly during initial operation.
  • The Jaguar 930 and 940 share the Mercedes-Benz OM471LA engine, while the 950 and 960 are fitted with the Mercedes-Benz OM473LA. Despite the difference in engine designation, both pairings carry identical 18-liter transmission capacity and the same service intervals.
  • The Jaguar 970 uses a MAN D2868 engine and the Jaguar 980 uses a MAN D2862, representing a different engine supplier compared to the Mercedes-Benz-powered variants. The transmission fluid specifications remain unchanged at 18 liters, 500 hours or 12 months for normal service, and 100 hours for initial service.
  • The 18-liter capacity figure applies specifically to a service fill context, meaning the volume required during a routine fluid change with the transmission installed in the machine. Overhaul or bench-fill capacities for a fully drained and disassembled unit can differ from service fill figures.

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