Bosch Rexroth and PETRONAS Lubricants International to Develop Bio Based Hydraulic and UTTO Fluids

Bosch Rexroth and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have signed an agreement to advance the adoption of more sustainable fluid solutions in the off-highway and agricultural vehicle industry in Turin, Italy, on September 22, 2025. The collaboration will focus on the technical development, qualification, and possible future market introduction of bio-based and re-refined alternatives to existing […] Bosch Rexroth and PETRONAS Lubricants International to Develop Bio Based Hydraulic and UTTO Fluids published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.

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Bosch Rexroth and PETRONAS Lubricants International to Develop Bio Based Hydraulic and UTTO Fluids

Bosch Rexroth and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have signed an agreement to advance the adoption of more sustainable fluid solutions in the off-highway and agricultural vehicle industry in Turin, Italy, on September 22, 2025.

The collaboration will focus on the technical development, qualification, and possible future market introduction of bio-based and re-refined alternatives to existing mineral hydraulic fluids and Universal Tractor Transmission Oils (UTTO) according to the requirements of the Rexroth Fluid Rating.

In the partnership, Bosch Rexroth will define fluid requirements and take responsibility for the testing and qualifying stage, while PLI will be responsible for fluid development, production and distribution.

 

“The development of bio-based hydraulic and UTTO fluids is a step forward for PETRONAS Lubricants International’s strategy to diversify our portfolio in the industrial segment. Through the combined expertise of both companies, we will develop solutions that address the increasing need for energy efficiency and low carbon footprint, not only for the agricultural and construction machine applications, but also for stationary hydraulic systems.”

 

SAID Khalil Muri, Managing Director and Group CEO at PETRONAS Lubricants International.

(Image: courtesy of Bosch Rexroth) Signing ceremony in Turin, Italy: Khalil Muri (6th from left), Managing Director and Group CEO at PETRONAS Lubricants International, and Dr. Steffen Haack (7th from left), CEO Bosch Rexroth AG Bosch Rexroth and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable fluid solutions in the off-highway and agricultural vehicle industry in Turin, Italy, on September 22, 2025.

 

The first-of-its-kind addition to PLI’s portfolio is to see a biodegradable, bio-based ester formulation for UTTO fluids that delivers energy efficiency while retaining performance comparable to the mineral oils that currently dominate the industry.

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