Link: Star Tribune
Two dozen models of Toro’s new biodiesel ground equipment will be on display at the world’s largest golf show, as will Toro’s new diesel-to-biodiesel conversion kits that range from about $30 to $500. The kits will hit the market in June. Toro’s new turf equipment will be delivered to commercial customers in 2008, officials said.
Toro has branded the equipment “Biodiesel Ready,” meaning it can run on 20 percent vegetable oil and 80 percent petroleum, a blend known as B-20. Vehicles that run solely on biodiesel fuel could be on the market as early as 2009, said Steve Wood, Toro’s biodiesel project manager.
If Toro timed its market entry right, it should beat lawn-care competitors into the alternative fuel world, Wood said.
“The time is right for Toro and the industry to commit to this effort,” CEO Mike Hoffman said. “Our biodiesel readiness initiative is part of a commitment to developing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and help to better the environment.”
“……meaning it can run on 20 percent vegetable oil and 80 percent petroleum, a blend known as B-20.”
I think what they mean here is 20% biodiesel, not vegetable oil. Regardless, good for Toro. Hopefully they get their message right by 2008.