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John Deere launches sulfur compatibility kits for Tier 4 engines in non-regulated countries
John Deere has launched their “Sulfur Compatibility Solutions” this week for their Tier 4 and Tier 4 Interim engines operating in non-regulated countries. Deere first announced these conversion kits back in October of 2013, saying it would be available at some point this year. In order to engineer diesel engines to drastically reduce exhaust emissions as stipulated by the […]
October 21, 2015
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
Safety
Special Report
Tier 4 Interim Big changes in store for new equipment next year … and 2012 … and 2014. By Tom Jackson It’s just three months and counting before the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4 Interim regulations for non-road engines takes effect for most medium to large horsepower bands. And when it does, the new machines […]
September 6, 2010
Equipment
Clean technology revolution
According to Merrill Lynch, the world is on the cusp of a clean technology revolution. This could very well turn out to be true if the EPA goes after the rest of the industrial world as hard as it has diesel engine emissions. Exhaust emissions from today’s diesels are more than 90 percent cleaner than […]
January 11, 2010
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
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