The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted new emission standards for nonroad spark-ignition engines used in forklifts, generators, aerial lifts, and many other kinds of farm, construction, and industrial equipment. download full document

The final rule covers nonroad diesel engines and equipment such as farm tractors, bulldozers, and forklifts. The new standards do not apply to existing nonroad equipment. Only equipment built after the start date for an engine category (1999-2006, depending on the category) is affected by the rule.

When Will the New Standards Take Effect?
The rulemaking is part of a 3-tiered progression to low emission standards. Each tier involves a phase in (by horsepower rating) over several years. The Tier 3 standards that will phase in beginning in 2006 are expected to lead to implementation of control technologies similar to those that will be used by manufacturers of highway heavy-duty engines (i.e., trucks and buses) to comply with the 2004 highway engine standards.

How can A D Lift Truck help?
As we are all aware times are changing as people are becoming more environmentally conscious. Let our experts assist you in incorporating new and efficient energy saving models in to your fleet. Some options include the following:

 •  Electric
 •  Propane
 •  CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)

The Nissan Forklift line has the most current emission controls today and we are the only authorized Nissan Forklift dealer in the St. Louis area. Give us a call at 1.800.237.3044. We'd be happy to assist you.
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