Oil Analysis

Imagine being able to examine what’s happening inside an engine, gearbox, or hydraulic system without disassembly. With the oil analysis program, you will be able to monitor the internal operating conditions of your equipment simply by taking samples of your oil. To purchase an oil analysis kit and supplies, contact your local dealer.

Benefits of Oil Analysis

Fast & High-Quality Testing

Oil analysis is fast and accurate. Laboratories are accessible within 48 hours ground transit from almost anywhere in the continental United States. Once your samples have been logged at the lab, you can track their progress online.

You can be confident that the test results you receive are accurate, repeatable and traceable to a standard. Bobcat testing laboratories are ISO 17025 A2LA accredited. It's the highest level of quality attainable by a testing laboratory, backed by the most stringent accrediting body in the industry. This means that your oil analysis program is supported by a documented quality system you can depend on to deliver superior testing and customer services.

Suggested Oil Sampling Intervals

Engine Oils
Hydraulic Oils
Equipment Type
Skid-Steer Loaders & Compact Track Loaders
50 hours (Break-In); 250 hours (Standard) 
1,000 hours 
Excavators
50 hours (Break-In); 100 hours (Standard) 
500 hours 
Toolcat Utility Work Machines
100 hours (Break-In); 250 hours (Standard) 
1,000 hours 
Telehandlers
50 hours (Break-In); 250 hours (Standard) 
1,000 hours