Deutz has announced the approval of its entire TCD engine portfolio for use with alternative diesel fuels.

This now means paraffinic diesel fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) can now be used to run all Deutz engines that meet the latest Stage V emission standard. This includes the TCD 5.2 engine series.

Paraffinic fuels are an alternative to diesel with low sulphur and aromatics. They are derived from a variety of sources, the most common including natural gas, coal, plant oils and animal fats.

HVO is a renewable low-carbon biofuel produced from biological waste, manure, and used cooking oils and fats and thus does not compete with food production. According to the engine manufacturer, the use of HVO fuels reduces the carbon footprint of its engines by up to 95%.

“We are offering our customers more than one route to climate neutrality. The approval of additional fuels for our drives complements our E-Deutz programme and our hydrogen activities. This represents another big step in our Taking Responsibility sustainability strategy,” said Dr Ing Markus Müller, member of the Deutz AG board of management with responsibility for technology and sales.

TCD 5.2

The TCD 5.2 is a 5.2l four-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 228hp (170kW) and maximum torque of 950 Nm.

To meet the Stage V emission standard, the TCD 5.2 does not use exhaust gas recirculation but instead is equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system and a catalytic soot filter (CSF) for reducing particulate emissions.

Aside from biofuels, it is also primed for hybrid operation thanks to the integrated 48 V electric motor option.