Manitou Backhoe loaders, MLB

Coolant capacity & service interval

Manitou Backhoe loaders, MLB use coolant with a capacity of 28 liters. Service intervals include checking every 8 hours and changing every 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
MLB 625 Turbo Comfort EX Serie 1-E2, Perkins 1104C-44T (2005-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 28 liter
  • Check 8 hours
  • Change 24 months
MLB 625 Turbo Comfort Serie 1-E2, Perkins 1104C-44T (2005-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 28 liter
  • Check 8 hours
  • Change 24 months
MLB 625 Turbo EX Serie 1-E2, Perkins 1104C-44T (2005-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 28 liter
  • Check 8 hours
  • Change 24 months
MLB 625 Turbo Serie 1-E2, Perkins 1104C-44T (2005-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 28 liter
  • Check 8 hours
  • Change 24 months

Additional Notes

  • All four Manitou MLB 625 Turbo backhoe loader variants covered here share an identical cooling system capacity of 28 liters. A figure in this range is consistent with a turbocharged four-cylinder agricultural engine installation, where the cooling circuit includes the engine block, cylinder head, radiator, and associated hoses and reservoir.
  • The 28-liter capacity applies uniformly across the Comfort, Comfort EX, EX, and standard Serie 1-E2 configurations, all of which are fitted with the Perkins 1104C-44T engine. The trim level designations reflect cab and equipment differences rather than any variation in the underlying powertrain or cooling circuit volume.
  • The Perkins 1104C-44T is a turbocharged 4.4-liter four-cylinder diesel engine. The "T" suffix in the designation denotes turbocharging, which increases thermal load on the cooling system compared to a naturally aspirated equivalent, making the relatively large 28-liter coolant capacity appropriate for sustained heavy-duty operation.
  • A coolant check interval of every 8 hours corresponds to a daily service check under typical single-shift working conditions. At this frequency, the inspection is intended to catch low coolant levels or early signs of leakage before they develop into overheating events.
  • The coolant change interval is set at 24 months across all four configurations. A time-based interval rather than an hours-based one is standard practice for coolant, since additive packages degrade through chemical reactions over time regardless of engine running hours.
  • The 2005-2011 model year span covers the Serie 1-E2 generation of the MLB 625 Turbo range. The E2 designation refers to Stage II emissions compliance under European non-road mobile machinery regulations, which was the applicable standard for engines of this power class during that period.

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