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Shell Tellus S3 V 46 Hydraulic Oil - 55 Gallon Drum

Shell Tellus S3 V 46 Hydraulic Oil - 55 Gallon Drum

by Shell Tellus
SKU 550026750
$1,893.00 - $1,893.00
$1,893.00
$1,893.00 - $1,893.00
$1,893.00

Featuring exclusive ashless technology and advanced anti-wear additives, Shell Tellus S3 V 46 is an advanced hydraulic fluid that provides protection in a wide range of conditions, including low, severe duty and high-load operations. The Tellus S3 (550026750) hydraulic fluid features a very high viscosity index and excellent shear stability to ensure oil thickness is maintained in stressed system components, even in high temperatures and high load conditions. By promoting cleanliness, superior filterability and excellent water separation, the fluid minimizes equipment maintenance downtime and helps enhance system efficiency.


Long fluid life - maintenance saving Shell Tellus S3 V fluids offer an improved capability to extend fluid maintenance intervals and hence reduce equipment downtime through: An extended ASTM D943 TOST lifetime, with an oxidative stability that is designed for a minimum 5000 hours TOST life; Excellent resistance to breakdown in the presence of water and heat; Class leading shear stability to maintain viscosity control. These features provide extended maintenance capability without compromising protection or performance, even under severe or extended temperature range applications. Outstanding wear protection Advanced ashless (zinc-free) anti-wear additives provide protection over a wide range of conditions, including low and severe duty, and high-load operations. The very high viscosity index (VI) of Shell Tellus S3 V fluids, in combination with outstanding shear stability, help to ensure that critical oil film thicknesses are maintained in the highly stressed components of the hydraulic system. Protection is maintained even under high temperature and high load conditions. Maintaining system efficiency Superior cleanliness and outstanding filterability, excellent water separation, air release and anti-foam characteristics, all help to maintain or enhance hydraulic system efficiency. The excellent filterability is maintained even when the fluid is contaminated with water, with negligible production of the silts or gels that can block fine system filters. Shell Tellus S3 V fluids meet at the Shell plant filling lines the requirements of max ISO 4406 21/19/16 class. As recognized by DIN 51524 specification, the oil is exposed to various influences with transport and storage that could effect the cleanliness level. These features contribute to extended filter life and allow the use of finer filtration for added equipment protection.

Shell Tellus S3 V hydraulic fluids are high performance lubricants that use exclusive ashless technology, coupled with highly shear stable viscosity modifiers. They give excellent viscosity control and protection under severe mechanical, thermal and chemical stresses across a wide range of temperatures. They provide outstanding protection and performance in most mobile equipment and other applications subjected to a wide range of ambient or operating temperatures.

Main Applications
Mobile/exterior hydraulic applications
Hydraulic and fluid power transmission systems in exposed environments which are subjected to wide variations in temperature. The very high viscosity index of Shell Tellus S3 V helps deliver responsive performance from cold start conditions to full load, severe duty operation.

Precision hydraulic systems
Precision hydraulic systems require good control of fluid viscosity over the operating cycle and excellent fluid filterability, even when contaminated. Shell Tellus S3 V provides these features and an additional level of temperature-viscosity stability compared to many ISO HV fluids.

Environmental impact
Shell Tellus S3 V has a reduced environmental impact in the event of a leak or accidental spillage compared to conventional zinc-based hydraulic fluids. This is achieved through the use of ashless anti-wear technology and low sulphur base oils.

Shell Tellus S3 V is not harmful to freshwater and marine invertebrates (OECD 202, US EPA OPPTS 850.1035).

For further reductions in environmental impact we offer the Shell Naturelle range of environmentally considerate lubricants.
For the most severe operating conditions, longest fluid life and enhanced efficiency, Shell Tellus S4 ME offers our highest level of performance and system efficiency.

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
  • Denison Hydraulics (HF-0, HF-1 and HF-2)
  • Eaton Vickers (Brochure 694)
  • Cincinnati Machine (P-68, P-70 and P-69).
  • Bosch Rexroth (mineral oil fluids for axial piston pumps RE 90220-01/09.09).
  • ISO 11158 (HV fluids)
  • DIN 51524-3 (HVLP oils)
  • ASTM 6158 (HV mineral oils)
  • SS 15 54 34 AV (ISO VG 46 and 68)
  • SS 15 54 34 AM (ISO VG 32).

For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk, or the OEM Approvals website.

Compatibility & Miscibility
Fluid Compatibility
Shell Tellus S3 V fluids are compatible with most other mineral oil based hydraulic fluids. However, mineral oil hydraulic fluids should not be mixed with other fluid types (e.g. environmentally acceptable or fire-resistant fluids).

Seal & Paint Compatibility
Shell Tellus S3 V fluids are compatible with seal materials and paints normally specified for use with mineral oils.

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  • Shell Tellus S3 V 46 is designed for mobile and exterior hydraulic applications as well as precision hydraulic systems that are exposed to wide variations in ambient or operating temperatures. It meets requirements for Denison Hydraulics (HF-0, HF-1, and HF-2), Eaton Vickers (Brochure 694), Cincinnati Machine (P-68, P-70, and P-69), and Bosch Rexroth axial piston pumps, making it suitable for a broad range of industrial and mobile machinery.

  • Shell Tellus S3 V 46 is compatible with most other mineral oil based hydraulic fluids. However, mineral oil hydraulic fluids should not be mixed with other fluid types, such as environmentally acceptable or fire-resistant fluids. When switching fluid types, ensure the system is properly flushed before filling.

  • Ashless (zinc-free) anti-wear additives provide protection across a wide range of operating conditions — including low, severe duty, and high-load operations — without the use of zinc compounds. This also means the fluid has a reduced environmental impact in the event of a leak or accidental spillage compared to conventional zinc-based hydraulic fluids, partly due to the use of low sulphur base oils.

  • Shell Tellus S3 V 46 is formulated for a minimum 5,000-hour TOST life (ASTM D943), reflecting its oxidative stability. Its excellent shear stability and resistance to breakdown in the presence of water and heat are designed to extend fluid maintenance intervals and reduce equipment downtime, even under severe or extended temperature range applications.

  • The very high viscosity index (VI), combined with class-leading shear stability, helps maintain critical oil film thickness from cold start conditions all the way through full load, severe duty operation. This means the fluid delivers responsive performance in cold weather while still protecting highly stressed hydraulic components under high temperature and high load conditions.

  • Shell Tellus S3 V 46 is compatible with seal materials and paints normally specified for use with mineral oils. It also features outstanding filterability that is maintained even when the fluid is contaminated with water, with negligible production of silts or gels that can block fine system filters — contributing to extended filter life and allowing the use of finer filtration for added equipment protection.

Key Features

  • Exclusive ashless (zinc-free) anti-wear additive technology provides protection across a wide range of conditions, including low, severe duty, and high-load operations, while reducing environmental impact compared to conventional zinc-based hydraulic fluids.

  • Very high viscosity index (VI) combined with class-leading shear stability maintains critical oil film thickness in highly stressed hydraulic system components, even under high temperature and high load conditions.

  • Oxidative stability designed for a minimum 5,000-hour TOST life, with excellent resistance to breakdown in the presence of water and heat, helping to extend fluid maintenance intervals and reduce equipment downtime.

  • Superior filterability maintained even when contaminated with water, along with excellent water separation, air release, and anti-foam characteristics to preserve hydraulic system efficiency and support extended filter life.

  • Meets multiple industry specifications including ISO 11158 (HV), DIN 51524-3 (HVLP), ASTM 6158 (HV), Denison Hydraulics (HF-0, HF-1, HF-2), Eaton Vickers (Brochure 694), Cincinnati Machine (P-68, P-70, P-69), and Bosch Rexroth axial piston pump requirements.