UEIL OEM BULLETIN on CNH
Background of the case The UEIL Technical & Competition Committee was contacted by UEIL members about their inability to supply equivalent specifications to the CNH Industrial MAT spec numbers for lubricating oils referred to by CNH, and no other details or physical characteristics were available. UEIL members noticed, for instance, that Akcela and Ambra Multi-Traction Transmission Oil (UTTO) label included the following statements: MAT SPEC APPROVED; or, Approvals: MAT 3552-A, and Performance level: MAT 3540; with no further identifying information of what specification this lubricating oil meets. A data sheet of Ambra Multi-Traction merely stated MAT SPEC APPROVED.
State of play
In September 2024, the TC/CC requested CNH to provide the full technical standards and qualifications of listed Ambra and Akcela CNH MAT SPEC Oil Grades to enable UEIL members to supply lubricating oils of a matching quality and performance standards to satisfy CNH requirements. The TC/CC followed up in December 2024 and April 2025.
The TC/CC is pleased to report that, in May 2025, CNH provided a set of recognised international specifications and approvals that an equivalent UTTO fluid would be required to meet, which are either present or would be integrated into CNH technical documentation and product description: For AMBRA/ACKCELA MULTI-TRACTION – Universal Tractor Transmission Oil (UTTO): • API GL-4 • Bosch Rexroth RED-90245 UTTO • Dana OHTM-UTTO • Danfoss H1 pumps and H1B motors • GIMA CMS M1145 • ZF 03E, 06S, 06T
For AMBRA/ACKCELA ULTRACTION – Universal Tractor Transmission Oil (UTTO): • API GL-4 • ZF 03E, 06S, 06T
Conclusion
UEIL wishes to thank all parties involved for their support in this case.
Driving circularity in lubricants: Industry webinar highlights sustainable end-of-life practices
On 4th November, leading voices from across the lubricants industry came together for the first in a series of webinars exploring the Lubricants & Greases End-of-Life Best Practices document. Developed through extensive collaboration within the ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC), the session marked a bold step in guiding the industry toward circularity and featured expertise from within ATIEL, UEIL, GEIR, ELGI, UKLA and VSN.
Using the EU Waste Hierarchy as a practical framework, the panel unpacked lubricant end-of- life scenarios – from prevention to disposal – with examples, regulatory insights, and actionable guidance tailored to lubricant professionals. The session drew strong attendance and engagement, with participants actively contributing to a dynamic Q&A.
Key highlights included strategies to prevent waste through smarter formulations and extended drain
intervals, opportunities for reuse and regeneration via re-refined base oils (RRBOs), and best practices for recycling and recovery in line with EU directives. The environmental and health risks of improper disposal were also addressed, reinforcing why it must remain a last resort. The webinar concluded with a call to action for producers to embrace Extended Producer Responsibility and invest in infrastructure that supports sustainable waste oil treatment.
This kick-off webinar session set the tone for a wider communications effort, empowering the lubricants sector to lead on sustainability and improve end-of-life performance across the value chain.
You can read the Lubricants & Greases End-of-Life Best Practices document at the link below:
content.yudu.com/web/45c6d/0A45cys/ LubricantsGreasesEoL/
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