MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — RigMaster has announced that it is safe to use biodiesel to fuel the RigMaster Power APU equipped with the Perkins 2 cylinder engine.

However, the recommendation comes with a caution to use no more than a 5 percent blend (B5) of biodiesel in the diesel fuel used to power the unit and that the fuel must comply with ASTM standards. Biodiesel mixtures above 5 percent could result in filter blockage, the company says.

The recommendation is in line with the ATA’s recent announcements on the usage of biodiesel. “Because our unit runs off the same fuel tank as the truck, this is important information for drivers who want to use biodiesel to fuel their vehicle.” said RigMaster Power’s general sales manager Gary Lisson.

Biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative diesel fuel, made from soybeans, agricultural oils and fats or recycled restaurant grease. The EPA officially classifies biodiesel as a fuel additive that can be blended with petroleum diesel to be used in diesel engines with little or no modification.

The RigMaster Power APU is a fully independent systems that provides heat, A/C, battery charging and hotel load power for the driver and burns 80 percent less fuel than an idling truck.