Sauerburger Articulated loaders, SH

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Sauerburger Articulated loaders, SH use differential fluid with a capacity range of 1,5 to 2,5 liters. Service intervals include checks at 500 hours and changes at 1000 hours or 12 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • SH200, Perkins 403D-11
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • SH200, Perkins 403D-11
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • SH300, Perkins 403D-15
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 500 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • SH300, Perkins 403D-15
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 500 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Sauerburger Articulated loaders, SH series carries separate front and rear differential housings, each filled independently rather than sharing a common reservoir.
  • On the SH200 with the Perkins 403D-11 engine, both the front and rear differentials hold 2.5 liters of fluid each, giving a combined differential fill of 5.0 liters across both axles.
  • The SH300 with the Perkins 403D-15 engine specifies a smaller 1.5-liter capacity for each differential, meaning the front and rear units together account for 3.0 liters total.
  • The SH300 differential service schedule calls for a fluid level check at 500 operating hours, placing an intermediate inspection between initial use and the full change interval.
  • A fluid change on the SH300 differentials is due at 1,000 hours or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever milestone arrives first, so calendar time can trigger service even when hour accumulation is low.
  • The 12-month time limit on the SH300 differential change interval reflects that fluid degrades chemically over time regardless of operating hours logged.
  • No service interval data appears for the SH200 differentials, whereas the SH300 carries both a check interval and a change interval, representing a difference in the depth of specification between the two models.

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