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.
"With record prices for crude oil, Case IH committed to exploring
better ways to use environmentally-friendly biofuels made from
renewable raw materials. We have conducted rigorous laboratory and
in-field tests to evaluate how our engines perform with various
biodiesel blends," says Don Rieser, Case IH director of tractor product
management. "As always, our ultimate goal is greater productivity for
our customers. That's why we also are committed to educating our
dealers and customers on how to get best results with biodiesel fuels -
especially when using higher-level blends."
Rieser says that Case IH dealers are knowledgeable about guidelines
for using biodiesel fuels in Case IH equipment and can advise farmers
on biodiesel approvals and technical requirements. 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.
Equipment approved for B100
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 SPX3320 and SPX4420 self-propelled
sprayers.
All Case IH machines leave the factory with a blend of biodiesel
and traditional diesel fuel. 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 percent of the models it sells in
North America and Europe - again with certain requirements for
operation and maintenance.
Customers can check biodiesel approvals and requirements by visiting the Case IH Web site at www.caseih.com and looking for the special "Biodiesel Ready" logo on individual product pages.
Case IH is a global leader in agricultural equipment, committed to
collaborating with its customers to develop the most powerful,
productive, reliable equipment - for those who demand more. With
headquarters in the United States, Case IH has a network of dealers and
distributors that operates in over 160 countries. Case IH provides
agricultural equipment systems, flexible financial service offerings
and parts and service support for professional farmers and commercial
operators through a dedicated network of professional dealers and
distributors. Productivity enhancing products include tractors;
combines and harvesters; hay and forage equipment; tillage tools;
planting and seeding systems; sprayers and applicators; and
site-specific farming tools.
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Photo caption:
The new Magnum 335, the
highest-horsepower tractor in the Magnum line, is one of several Case
IH machines that have been recently approved for use of B100 biodiesel,
as long as proper operation, fuel handling, storage and maintenance
procedures are followed.
