Hello everyone
A few years ago we purchased a CAT 416B backhoe (see image), last year we started running a 50/50 mix of diesel and filtered (75micron)used veg oil. We were able to do this during the summer months when the high temp. kept the veg. oil viscosity closer to that of diesel. The performance improved, along with a distinct deep fried smell coming out the exhaust.
This year I'm considering putting a conversion on the machine from this seller in Canada:
http://www.plantdrive.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=6
The basic kit needs a few other items such as a second tank, one tank for veg oil the other for diesel (which is used at start-ups and shut downs).
I'm just wondering if anyone out there has played around with an older backhoe fuel conversion and what your experiences might have been. I don't see any issues with this I know several people who have converted their diesel vehicles, but it seems age of the vehicle plays into how successful you are. Older seems to be better so I'm hoping this older CAT (1996 era) might be the same.