John Deere approves B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere Power Systems engines in the U.S. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20.
“At John Deere, we’re committed to supporting and growing the use of renewable fuels in our equipment,” said Pierre Guyot, Senior Vice President of John Deere Power Systems. “We believe in the role that renewable fuels play in supporting the agriculture economy and are excited to offer our customers, including those who grow the very crops used to make renewable fuels, the opportunity to leverage higher blends of fuels like biodiesel in their own equipment.”
John Deere has a history of supporting renewable fuel use in its equipment. Earlier, all Tier 4 John Deere engines were approved for B20 biodiesel and RD100 renewable diesel, with all Tier 3/Stage III A and lower tier engines approved for biodiesel blends up to B100. In addition, all John Deere spark ignition turf and utility equipment is approved for E10 ethanol blend. John Deere is also exploring the use of higher ethanol blends in future engine solutions, including the development of a concept 9.0L ethanol engine that runs on E98.
“This is a win-win situation for U.S. soybean farmers and rural communities,” said Kentucky soybean farmer Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association. “Higher blends of biodiesel mean greater demand for the soybeans we grow and cleaner-burning fuel for equipment in the field. John Deere’s role in approving the utilization of B30 in their machinery, helps move renewable fuels forward while directly supporting the farmers who help produce them.”
“John Deere’s approval of B30 demonstrates supporting America’s farmers and advancing sustainable fuels,” said Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America. “Biodiesel is engineered to deliver the performance fleets and equipment owners expect, while exceeding ASTM quality specifications. By embracing higher blends, John Deere is assuring customers they can rely on a clean, homegrown fuel that reduces carbon emissions and strengthens rural economies.”
John Deere is committed to expanding the production and use of renewable fuels across all modes of transportation to support farmers, consumers, and the rural economy while also helping reduce emissions. To learn more about John Deere’s work to advance renewable fuels, click here.
