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Diesel Exhaust Fluid requires some care for safety, purity

Oct 25, 2019
Oct 25, 2019

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The key to DEF is maintaining product purity. A closed-loop system on Thunder Creek Equipment’s Fuel Service Trailer (FST) makes handling DEF simpler, easier and reduces the chances for contamination.

Photo courtesy Thunder Creek Equipment

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Here’s a look back at how Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) became a major input cost for U.S. agriculture.

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