Case IH Extends B100 Support
03 December 2007
Case IH has extended its recommendations on use of biofuels to include B100 on even more of its farm equipment models.
All Case IH machines leave the factory with a full tank of B5 biodiesel. Customers can use B5 in all Case IH engines without restrictions or special engine maintenance. Case IH also supports B20 use in more than 90% of the models it sells in North America and Europe, with certain requirements for operation and maintenance.
Farmers now can use B100 on nearly all Case IH medium- to high-horsepower tractors, combines, windrowers, and most self-propelled sprayers and cotton pickers, so long as proper protocols are followed for engine operation and maintenance.
Recommended practices include sourcing pre-blended biodiesel from reliable suppliers, following proper filter and oil change intervals and in some cases having dealers install special parts to help the vehicle perform as expected with a higher percentage of biodiesel.
New approvals for use of B100 apply to Case IH JX Series, JXC Series, JXN Series and JXU Series tractors, as well as the full-line up of Maxxum, Puma and Magnum tractors—including the new Magnum 335. All new Steiger tractors also are approved for B100, except the highest horsepower model, the Steiger 535.
Other Case IH models okayed for B100 are the new Module Express 625 module-building cotton picker and SPX 3320 and SPX 4420 self-propelled sprayers.
Along with he New Holland announcements. 80% of their range being certified for biofuel operation.
So the Manufacturers in hindsight are using some better seals and hoses, accepting that the fuels themselves are not the issue if reasonable care is exercised in manufacture and supply.
The same rules apply to petro based fuels of course.
Now that it is neccesary to acknowledge the efficacy of the bio blends.
How many years did that take.
I'be keen to Know what the modifications to some models referred to are.
Peanuts and coconut oil, M MM.
Posted by: Arnold | 04 December 2007 at 04:30 PM