First biodiesel-ready tractor model for India debuts

In India, Mahindra & Mahindra launched the first biodiesel compatible tractor for the Indian market, the Arjun International 75757. The trucks will run on B5 and the company is seeking to introdue B10 complaint vehicles in the future.

In the US, Case IH has approved B100 for more of its vehicles. The company said that its B100 OK now applies to its JX Series, JXC Series, JXN Series and JXU Series tractors, and all of its Maxxum, Puma and Magnum tractors, and all new Steiger tractors except the Steiger 535.

Last month, New Holland announced that B100 biodiesel is acceptable in 80 percent of its diesel-engine powered vehicles, and 100 percent of its vehicles that use New Holland-built diesel engines. The company asked its diesel engine suppliers to test and certify higher blend levels of biodiesel. The company makes agricultural tractors, combine harvesters, hay and forage equipment, grape harvesters and industrial equipment.

Also last month, John Deere green-lighted B20 in its vehicles.

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