Bio-diesel compatible tractors by TAFE
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05/05/2008
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Indian Express (Mumbai)
Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), has announced that its entire sub 100 HP range of Massey Ferguson and TAFE tractors, barring one model, has been made compatible for use with bio diesel. These tractors can use the current 5% blend of regular diesel with diesel produced by esterising vegetable oils obtained from Corn, Jatropha, Rape Seed, etc. Since use of edible oil for this purpose is banned in our country, oil from Jatropha is normally used for making bio diesel which is a green fuel, bio degradable and environmental friendly. According to a senior executive at TAFE, "We have been using the leading edge technology to ensure our products are world class. With the increasing awareness about the limited availability of fossil fuels and the need for finding viable alternatives, TAFE is proud of the fact that its range of tractors is bio diesel compatible. Being a responsible corporate citizen, TAFE is always committed to fuel conservation and evolution of environment-friendly products." TAFE has pioneered a number of innovations and developments in the Tractor Industry in India including being the first to introduce Direct Injection Engines in tractors, Power Steering, Oil Immersed Brakes, Ergonomically designed Platform tractors.