McCormick ZTX

Coolant capacity & service interval

McCormick ZTX coolant capacity is 40 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10 hours and changing every 2000 hours. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
ZTX230 (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 40 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours
ZTX260 (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 40 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours
ZTX280 (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 40 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours

Additional Notes

  • The McCormick ZTX cooling system capacity is 40 liters across the ZTX230, ZTX260, and ZTX280 variants, a figure consistent with large-displacement agricultural tractor engines where substantial coolant volume is needed to manage heat across extended field operations.
  • The 40-liter capacity applies uniformly to all three variants from 2005-2010, with no differentiation between the ZTX230, ZTX260, and ZTX280 despite their differing power outputs.
  • A coolant check interval of 10 hours is specified for all three variants, placing cooling system inspection among the most frequent maintenance tasks on the service schedule.
  • The coolant change interval is set at 2000 hours for the ZTX230, ZTX260, and ZTX280, a figure that reflects typical extended-life coolant formulations used in heavy agricultural equipment.
  • All three variants carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the 10-hour check and 2000-hour change intervals are based on standard operating conditions rather than a severe-duty cycle.

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