Tier 4 Compliance
Explained
Have you heard of Tier 4 Compliance but are not sure what it means for your business? If so,
you are not alone. Tier 4 is a new environmental standard from the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) which was phased in between 2008 and 2015 leaving
a lot of people outside of the engine manufacturing industry confused. Tier 4
rules set a new standard for what is considered an acceptable level of
emissions production for “non-road diesel
engines”. It has resulted in a significant shift in the way companies
produce engines for industrial and agricultural equipment.
Goal of Tier 4

What it Means for
Machine Owners
If you are in the market some new equipment like a new forklift or a
track
loader, you can expect to see a small increase
(1-3%) in price and you’ll be required to use Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel costing
about 7 cents more per gallon. The use of high sulfur fuel will not only
violate Tier 4 regulations, but can cause operational problems and jeopardize the
component life of your new engine.
What it Means for
Operators

Benefits of Tier 4
Compliance
A compliant fleet lets customers know that you are in
compliance with the recent regulatory changes and are offering the most cutting-edge equipment to their job
site. Machines equipped with Tier 4 compliant engines will also deliver up to
5% better fuel economy than Tier 3 compliant engines and maintenance costs will
be lower due to the increased engine efficiency.
Environmental Impact
Once all applicable vehicles are equipped with Tier 4
compliant engines, 739,000 tons of NOx and 129,000 tons of PM will be
eliminated from our environment annually. This would be similar to the
environmental impact of removing over 25 million passenger cars from American
roads. It is estimated that by 2030, these standards will prevent 12,000
premature deaths every year.
For more information on Tier 4 compliant machines, please
visit www.NyTakeuchi.com
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