Can Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel be used in Bobcat equipment?
ULSD is not required for Bobcat equipment or any other non-road machines at this time, however; it is approved for use in Bobcat equipment if so desired. The one negative aspect of using ULSD is it may slightly reduce the fuel economy because the process that removes sulfur also reduces the energy content of fuel, although only slightly. Bobcat also approves up to 5% biodiesel content for use in Bobcat equipment engines. The use of Low Sulfur fuel is required for use on all Tier 3, Interim Tier 4, and Tier 4 engines. The use of 5000 ppm is not approved for use, alternatively, ULSD can also be used. Note on Tier 4 Advertising Claims There are statements being distributed by some manufacturers of non-road equipment that their 2008 models use Tier 4 engines over 25 HP, which is inaccurate. The more correct statement would be that some of their equipment may use engines that meet Interim Tier 4 or IT4 standards. Final Tier 4 regulations are much stricter, more costly, and the technology fo
