ABSTRACT
Biodiesel is regarded as the most viable renewable fuel to
supplement petroleum-based diesel at least in the short to
medium term. As it can be produced from virtually any
vegetable oils or animal fats including waste greases, bio-
diesel is of particular interest to the agricultural sector,
where diesel fuel is a primary power source for machinery
such as tractors and combines. In addition, earth moving
and construction equipment are typically powered by die-
sel engines often in remote locations. Local production of
biodiesel is an attractive proposition for such vehicles
when diesel supplies are not easily accessible. This entry
focuses on the production of biodiesel from a broad range
of source materials, the importance of quality standards,
and the utilization of biodiesel for off-road vehicles.
