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Contractors can now use biodiesel in all CASE G-Series wheel loaders

New biodiesel approval allows for lower emissions and reduced carbon footprint

A wheel loader filling up a truck with dirt
A CASE Construction Equipment 1121G wheel loader

With FPT Industrial's B20 biodiesel approval for use in the company's NEF4, NEF6, and CURSOR Tier 4 Final diesel engines, all CASE Construction Equipment G Series wheel loaders can use B20 biodiesel directly from the factory.

Wheel loaders in these size classes are used extensively in construction, public works, road and bridge construction, concrete and asphalt production, aggregates, and agriculture. The approval comes after extensive testing by FPT where it was confirmed that these engines performed comparably to the same engines powered by off-road diesel. The study highlighted no adverse effects to the engines. This approval is inclusive of the NEF 4 (4.5L), NEF 6 (6.7L) and CURSOR (8.7L) diesel engines already featured in CASE G Series wheel loaders.  

"The push for renewable resources and reducing the carbon footprint of heavy equipment will include many technologies and approaches – biodiesel is one of the fastest and most efficient ways that we can benefit from renewable energy today," says Terry Dolan, vice president - North America, CASE Construction Equipment. "FPT has long been at the forefront of off-road diesel engine technology built to lower emissions and reduce the carbon footprint – and the fact that our diesel equipment that already features these engines can help contractors, municipalities and farms better achieve their renewable goals is a massive step forward."  

B20 biodiesel is the most prevalent blend of biodiesel available in North America. Even with this approval, it is important that all owners of construction equipment consult with their dealer and the warranty of their equipment before using biodiesel in their machines.

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