Tag: ultra low sulfur diesel

ConExpo-Con/Agg

John Deere releasing Interim Tier 4 retrofit kit in 2015 to allow machine sales to countries without USLD availability

Starting in 2015, owners of John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment will able to purchase a retrofit kit that will enable Interim Tier 4 (IT4) machines to be sold in countries where ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel is not available, the company announced on March 6 during ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. With limited availability of USLD in […]

March 13, 2014

Construction Equipment

Cummins releases “sulfur tolerance kit” for 49 to 675 hp engines

Answering concerns about how machines using its Tier 4 engines can be used in lower regulated countries, Cummins said today it will offer a Sulfur Tolerance Kit for its Tier 4 Interim and Final engines that will allow the engines to operate on higher sulfur fuels. Tier 4 engines require the use of Ultra Low […]

December 23, 2013

Construction Equipment

John Deere announces Tier 4 engine conversion kit for 2015

A conversion kit will be available starting in 2015 for John Deere Tier 4 Interim machines sold into countries where ultra-low sulfur diesel is not available, which includes most of the world outside of Europe, Canada and the United States. Tier 4 machines run on ULSD, which has a sulfur content of 15 parts-per-millions or […]

October 15, 2013

Safety

New bulletin offers explosion warning on ultra low sulfur diesel use

A new best practices bulletin, “ULSD…Not Your Same Old Diesel Fuel Anymore,” from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, warns of the static electricity ignition hazards of ULSD. ULSD, because of the removal of sulfur and other compounds, has an increased ability to store static charge while the fuel is flowing through delivery systems. As a […]

June 14, 2013

Maintenance

Ethanol a suspect in corrosion from Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel

Since the introduction of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel in 2007, a growing number of diesel storage tanks and dispensing systems have experienced unusual and accelerated corrosion problems. The kind of corrosion that might take 10 or 20 years previously was showing up in as little as 30 to 60 days, says Edward English, vice president […]

February 1, 2013

Business

On Record

One seller’s global reach illustrates potential ULSD shutout   Tracking what one seller – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers – sold worldwide in 2011 from U.S. equipment auctions illustrates the global reach of U.S.-sourced equipment. Ritchie sold this equipment to more than 30 countries – and only seven currently have ULSD fuel.   By Marcia Gruver Doyle   […]

October 16, 2012

Roadbuilding

Is it Time for a New Wheel Loader?

Advanced electronics, drivetrain refinements, can make the case for a new machine.

September 6, 2012

Equipment

DPFs and DOCs: The new components at the heart of your Tier 4 engine

Plumbed into the exhaust stream of many diesel powered off-road machines you buy today is either a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) or a diesel particulate filter (DPF) or both. While there has been much talk and concern over these changes, the reality is that these engines and their emissions control systems are here to stay. […]

August 27, 2012

Equipment

Maintenance

Alternative fuels (first of a 3-part series) Natural gas and propane autogas These are truly “green” fuels, all-American, cost competitive and loaded with horsepower. For medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, though, these fuels can’t be beat. By Tom Jackson It used to be simple. There was diesel, and there was gasoline. Now there’s gasoline, E10 […]

August 3, 2011

Construction Equipment

Diesel powered Porche

The legendary automaker will have a diesel version of the Cayenne in 2009. Despite what you may think, diesel has some serious racing cred, thanks to JCB. The British based equipment manufacturer broke a Bonneville Salt Flats speed record by 90 mph with their Diesel Max vehicle. Details on the beast here. News of the […]

November 21, 2008