Biodiesel in machinery?

[treemandan]

I am firmly against bio diesel! First off biodiesel (bd) is being pushed by the huge lobbying group employed by the soy bean industry. The number 1 goal is to have the government subsidise the entire industry. I would not doubt that within a few unchecked years that ADM patented soy beans will be the only soy accepted for bd. The subsidies are paid by YOU. That means higher taxes so an artificially low price can shown at the pump. Soy is a lousy bd crop, producing low yields compared to European crops but ADM and a few others own the politicians. In addition food crops will be sacrificed for the bd industry. The entire planet should be working to improve crop yield and annual yield, NOT reduce it so we can show lower prices at the pump. Biodiesel has been called a crime against humanity. I agree with that statement.

Obama is in the pocket of the corn to ethanol lobby via Monsanto. Regardless of the fact that ethanol takes more energy to produce than it yields the industry is strong. Why? Because taxpayers subsidise the industry because of the lobbying groups. Again food crops are being replaced with non-food crops.

No. I have never seen a commie drink a glass of water, enlighten me please.

 

[2dogs]

No. I have never seen a commie drink a glass of water, enlighten me please.

It is a line from "Dr Strangelove...", one of the greatest movies ever made. It ranks right up there with "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Blazing Saddles".

http://www.uselessmoviequotes.com/umq_d010.htm

 

[Slamm]

I used bio in my skidders and duramax two summers ago without any apparent problems. Don't use it under say 40 degrees for sure 32 degrees F, you will experience problems.

Supposively you will notice a slight decrease in mileage, but I never did.

Sam

 

[newguy]

Sam what % of biodiesel did you use on your equipment?

 

[Bicboro]

Hey, chemistry is the science you should invest in. Get yourself someone who knows what is going on. As far as hammerlogging says, a chemical process is all the same in the end result. He isn't correct. A chemical process is just that. It doesn't matter what its made of, its all the same. Chemical specs are just that. If it has the same specs, that is what it is. The trick is to warm it before it is used. Other than that, it doesn't matter.

 

[kubota00]

Newguy

Please do some research before you make up your mind. http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc this site will give you some good facts about several alternative fuels. There are many fleets using it with some very good results.

Also check the websites of the vehicle and engine manufactures most of them have a position on biofuels.

Regards

Dave