Valpadana 400 series

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Valpadana 400 series uses differential fluid with a capacity range of 5,5 to 6,5 liters. Service intervals occur every 1000 hours or 12 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 445, ITL 3102 IL (1994-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • 450, ITL 3105 EL (1994-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • 460, ITL 3100 FLT (1994-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • 460, ITL 4100 FL (1994-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Carraro)
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • 475, ITL 4100 FLT/ELT (1994-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • 490, ITL 4105 FLT/ELT (1994-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The front differential fluid capacity across most Valpadana 400 series configurations — the 445 ITL 3102 IL, 450 ITL 3105 EL, 460 ITL 3100 FLT, 475 ITL 4100 FLT/ELT, and 490 ITL 4105 FLT/ELT — is 5.5 liters, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul or disassembly refill.
  • The 460 ITL 4100 FL stands apart from the other configurations with a front differential capacity of 6.5 liters on the standard axle, which is notably higher than the 5.5-liter figure shared by the rest of the series.
  • A second capacity value of 5.6 liters applies specifically to the Carraro axle variant of the 460 ITL 4100 FL. The Carraro designation refers to a front axle manufactured by Carraro S.p.A., an Italian supplier commonly used in compact and mid-range tractors, and the differing capacity reflects the distinct internal volume of that axle design.
  • The 460 ITL 4100 FL is the only configuration in the series with two listed front differential capacities, making axle identification a necessary step before servicing.
  • All six configurations share an identical service interval of 1,000 hours or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. In tractor applications, a dual interval like this accounts for both high-use and low-use operating patterns, ensuring fluid degradation from time is addressed even when hour accumulation is slow.
  • The 1,000-hour interval is a common benchmark in agricultural equipment servicing, typically reflecting the expected degradation rate of gear oil under continuous load cycling in differential applications.
  • All specifications listed apply to normal use conditions. In tractor contexts, normal use generally refers to standard field or road operation without sustained extreme loads, high-contamination environments, or frequent water crossings.

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