At Agritechnica 2007 DEUTZ AG will exhibit the engines for operation with rape oil methyl ester (RME). As bio-fuels used for agricultural applications are not subject to any mineral oil tax in Germany, these engines offer great economical benefits to the end user.

DEUTZ is with the series 2012 and 2013 the only manufacturer who can offer engines for operation with 100 percent bio-diesel. These engines comply with the legally mandatory exhaust emission limits of stages 3, when operating on bio-diesel. They feature the same reliability and durability as the versions operated with diesel fuel. As a consequence the end user enjoys the same warranty commitments of the engine manufacturer.

For operation with crude rape oil the series have been further developed and equipped with the patented DEUTZ Fuel Management®.

Major modules which are essential for operation of the engines with rape oil are the DEUTZ common rail technology DCR® and an electronic engine control system for the entire combustion process.

Another important module is the DEUTZ Fuel Management® which consists of a fuel control fully integrated into the engine control system and a dual-tank system with automatic switchover from diesel fuel to rape oil and vice versa. Furthermore, this system includes a fuel pre-heater for the rape oil circuit to ensure reliable operation at low temperatures.