Shell Tellus Hydraulic Oils
Designed to optimise hydraulic systems across both stationary and mobile machinery, Shell Tellus delivers superior wear protection, extended oil life, enhanced energy efficiency and reliable stick‑slip control.
Delivering peak performance from your hydraulic systems
Every part of your machine or process has been meticulously engineered to work together and deliver the best performance possible. So, you want to be sure that the lubricants you use to protect your hydraulic systems do the same.
The Shell Tellus range of hydraulic fluids has been formulated to help you select the oil that delivers maximum support to your operations through enhanced wear protection, long oil life and high system efficiency. Covering a wide range of stationary and mobile equipment and applications, Shell Tellus helps you to extend oil drain intervals, avoid unplanned downtime and provide greater stick-slip control.
From doubling oil life to improving system efficiency, the Shell Tellus range of hydraulic oils makes it possible. Get in touch with our team of experts to explore how we can help you improve the efficiency and productivity of your equipment operations while reducing maintenance costs.
Shell Tellus S2 MX, S2 VX, S3 Z, S4 VE
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Tile: Shell Tellus S2 MX, S2 VX, S3 Z, S4 VE
Duration: 01:22
Description: Video showing how the Shell Tellus family works together. Showcasing the 4 products, S2 MX, S2 VX, S3 Z, S4 VE. The video highlights how each product can be used and in which environment.
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How does the Shell Tellus family work together?
Tellus S4 VE
Tellus S3 Z
Tellus S2 VX
Tellus MX
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Tellus S2 MX – Monograde hydraulic oil
Factory
Construction
Mining
Agriculture
Tellus S2 MX
A robust hydraulic oil with 5,000 hours
TOST life
Excellent wear protection
Leading industry OEM approval such as Bosch Rexroth
TOST life
Tellus S2 VX – all the benefits of S2
All hydraulic oils are not equal
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Tellus S3 Z
Tellus S3 Z
A high performer GTL synthetic blend hydraulic oil with 7,500 hours
TOST life
With longer oil life, high viscosity index, improved stick slip and air release
Leading OEM approvals
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Tellus S4 VE
Tellus S4 VE
The ultimate range topping Zinc technology synthetic hydraulic oil
Lower your cost of ownership
Extra-long life
10,000 hours TOST life
Tellus S4 VE
Energy efficiency
Amazing sludge protection
Cleanliness and durability
Leading OEM approvals
Shell is the no.1 provider of hydraulic oils
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Key Benefits ₁
Reduced downtime
Maximise the uptime of your hydraulic systems to drive productivity with enhanced wear protection designed for the most severe operating conditions.
Longer oil life
Keep your equipment running for longer without interruption. Extended oil life increases your oil drain intervals to improve the efficiency of your operations.
Greater system efficiency
Keep your hydraulic systems running at peak performance with fluids that deliver effective power transmission while improving the energy efficiency of your equipment.
Protect equipment life
Avoid costly repairs and replacements with hydraulic fluids that extend the lifetime of your equipment, helping you to reduce your maintenance costs.
Choose the right product
Shell Tellus S4 VE
Find out how you can extend equipment life, lower your maintenance costs and boost hydraulic performance with the latest oil technology.
Shell Tellus S4 VK
Protect your equipment operating in cold climates with a high-performance, all-season hydraulic fluid based on GTL technology and featuring advanced anti-wear properties.
Shell Tellus Zinc-Free S3 MX and VX
Where manufacturers specify or recommend zinc-free hydraulic oil. For greater reliability, one of a few high-performance zinc-free fluids on the Bosch Rexroth fluids rating list RDE 90245.
Shell Tellus S2 MX and Shell Tellus S2 VX
Give your equipment the extra protection it needs to reduce downtime and increase productivity with our long-life hydraulic fluids.
Improving hydraulic power efficiency with gas-to-liquid technology
Modern mobile fluid power systems have become more compact, which can leave them susceptible to fluid aeration and lead to reduced efficiency and responsiveness.
Find out how gas-to-liquid (GTL) hydraulic oils can overcome this challenge to keep your equipment running more productively and more quietly.
Overcoming stick-slip friction with the right fluid formulation
Stick-slip friction is a common problem within hydraulic systems that can reduce the efficiency of your operations and even affect your people’s safety. Discover how using the right formulation for your hydraulic fluids can reduce stick-slip friction – along with the associated noise, vibrations and potential safety risks.
Discover the Shell Tellus range
Explore the full Shell Tellus range and discover the right high-performance hydraulic oil for your equipment operations.
Boosting performance in Wind Power with Shell Tellus S4 VX
Find out how one Wind Power operator reduced oil consumption and downtime for its turbines operating extreme conditions by using a high-performance oil.
Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids
Find out how our range of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids can keep your equipment running safely for longer in extreme temperatures and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
From performance to sustainability, get the answers to your most pressing questions around the Shell Tellus family of hydraulic oils.
Disclaimer
1 All data is derived from tests in laboratories of Shell Lubricant Solutions or partners using accepted standard methods.
For more product specific information, please visit www.epc.shell.com.
