HYDROTREATED VEGETABLE OIL
HVO. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
HVO is generating increasing interest across the globe as an alternative to conventional fuels.
However, there are various questions surrounding it that need clarification. Is it safe? Can I use it in my equipment? What are the benefits? On this page, you will find all the answers you need about HVO, to help you make an informed decision about whether it is right for you.
WHAT IS HVO?
HVO stands for hydrotreated (or hydrogenated) vegetable oil.
But it is often referred to as renewable diesel or HEFA (Hydro processed Esters and Fatty Acids).Thanks to its diesel-like qualities and similar storage stability, HVO can be used as a drop-in fuel to replace conventional fossil fuel diesel, without any engine modifications and providing it meets specification EN15940. HVO is not the same as Biodiesel which is chemically different and produced in a different way.
HOW IS HVO CREATED?
HVO can be produced using a variety of feedstocks including vegetable oils such as rapeseed, soy beans, non-food oils and waste fats such as animal fats or used cooking oils.
It is made through a two-stage process known as hydro treatment, where feedstocks are saturated with hydrogen at high temperatures of over 300ºC, followed by a further stage which changes the chemical structure, in order to give the end product the desired fuel qualities. This highly controlled HVO fuel production process ensures a consistent and high-quality product which can meet specification EN15940.
CAN HVO HELP ME REDUCE MY CARBON EMISSIONS?
The reduction in overall carbon emissions of HVO fuels (when compared to traditional diesel) can be up to 90%. But may vary in line with the feedstock that is used to make the fuel.
Obtaining a chain of custody certificate and buying HVO which is certified to the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) standard can help to ensure that you are buying sustainably sourced HVO.
IS HVO COMPATIBLE WITH MY JCB?
And now for the all-important question. Can you safely use HVO fuel in your JCB machines?
Well, the simple answer is yes, providing it conforms to EN15940. In fact, JCB is one of the only manufacturers with machines able to run on HVO. Our construction, agricultural and Industrial machines, as well as our generators all have compatible models. Compatible models with JCB 430, 444 and 448 engines from Stage IIIB – Stage V include: excavator loaders, wheel loaders, telehandlers and compact excavators. JCB equipment featuring Cummins, Kohler, Perkins, Volvo, John Deere and Agco/Sisu engines from Stage IIIA- Stage V are also compatible but please contact your local JCB Service dealer to confirm your exact machine model and process before putting any HVO fuel into a JCB machine.
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JCB MACHINES COMPATIBLE WITH HVO
| Product Group | Model | Engine | Stage/Tier |
| Backhoe Loaders |
1CX 3CX ECO 3CX Compact 3CX Plus, 3CX Pro, 4CX Pro, 5CX Pro |
Perkins 400F JCB 430 Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR JCB 444 & 448 |
Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Compact Loadall |
525-60 514-40. 516-40, 520-40 |
Kohler KDI 1903/3504 TCR Perkins 400J |
Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Loadall |
531-70, 535-95, 533-105, 535V105, 540V140, 540-170, 540V180, 540-200 532-60, 536-60, 538-60, 531-70, 536-70, 538-70, 541-70,
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JCB 430 JCB 444 & 448 |
Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Compact Wheel Loaders | 403 Plus, 406, 407, 409, 413S | Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR | Stage V |
| Wheel Loaders |
411, 417 419S, 427, 435S, 437, 457, 457S |
JCB 444 & 448 Cummins QSB6.7L |
Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Telescopic Wheel Loaders |
TM180, TM220 TM320. TM420 |
Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR JCB 444 & 448 |
Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Mini Excavators |
35Z-1, 36C-1 8025, 8026, 8030, 8035, 8008, 8010, 15C-1, 16C-1, 18Z-1, 19C-1, 19C-1PC, |
Perkins 400J Perkins 400D |
Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Midi Excavators | 85Z-2, 86C-2, 90Z-2, 100C-2 | Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR | Stage V |
| Large Excavators |
131X 110W,140X, 150X, 210X, 220X, 245XR, JS160, JS180, JS220, |
JCB 430 JCB 444 & 448 |
Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Generators |
G20QS, G45QS, G18RS, G25RS, G36RS G40RS G150RS, G200RS, G250RS, G300RS G66QS, G221QS, G60RS, G201RS G500RS |
Kohler KDI 1903M/2504M/2504TM Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR John Deere 6068HFU82 & 609HFU84 JCB 444, 448 & 672 Volvo TAD1651GE |
Stage IIIA/Tier 3 Stage V Stage IIIA Stage IIIA Stage IIIA |
| Fastrac | 4160, 4190, 4220, 8290, 8330 | Agco/Sisu power 6.6 & 8.4 | Stage V |
| Rough Terrain Forklifts | 926, 930, 940 | JCB 430 | Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Teletruk | 30D (2WD/4WD), 35D (2WD/4WD) | Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR | Stage V |
| Site Dumper |
1T-2, 3T-2 6T-2, 9T-2 |
Perkins 400J JCB 430 |
Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Skid Steer Loaders |
155 175, 190, 205 270, 270T, 300, 300T, 3TS-8W, 3TS-8T 215, 215T, 2TS-7T |
Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR Perkins 400J JCB 444 & 448 Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR |
Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Stage IIIB Stage IIIB/Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V Tier 4i/Tier 4F/Stage V |
| Access Platforms | AJ48D | Kohler KDI 1903/2504 TCR | Tier 4F |