Category Archives: Tier 4 Engines

Let’s all DEF

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Mark Moore

Preparing for the final Tier 4 emission standards has, to say the least, been an exercise in understanding acronyms. I have a list posted right next to my desk of the various “buzz words” for Tier 4…including DEF and SCR…so … Continue reading →

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Cat introduces K Series Small Wheel Loaders

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mark Moore

Recently, I blogged about how the new Tier 4 Interim emission standards have led to a lot of new high-horsepower tractors being introduced. Well, the new product introductions don’t stop there. Caterpillar has introduced its new K Series Small Wheel … Continue reading →

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New tractor choices in 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Mark Moore

As most of you know, the big changes in new emission requirements for 174+ hp tractors (called Interim Tier 4) went into effect last month. And that’s led to a whole new lineup of tractors in the high-horsepower range. According … Continue reading →

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Case IH to use Selective Catalytic Reduction technology to meet Tier 4B engine emission standards

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Mark Moore

To meet the 2014 Tier 4B (Tier 4 Final) engine emission standards, Case IH has announced that it will use exclusively Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. That’s the same technology that Case IH is using to meet Tier 4A interim … Continue reading →

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Will confusion delay your Tier 4 buying?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mark Moore

An interesting response to a recent post on a Russian Cash for Clunkers program got me thinking. One poster said such a program in the U.S. might spur him to buy, but the interim Tier 4 engine program has him … Continue reading →

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Get ready to pay more for Tier 4

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mark Moore

A bit of sticker shock is in store for those producers in the market for new tractors equipped with the new Tier 4 interim engines. According to Ag Equipment Intelligence (http://www.farm-equipment.com/pages/Ag-Equipment-Intelligence.php), on average dealers expect about a 7 percent price … Continue reading →

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