Posted by HemiMoparMan on August 26, 2008 at 04:58:07 from (97.97.6.26):
In Reply to: what would you buy? posted by Paul In WI on August 25, 2008 at 10:13:53:
Okay, I'll bite. How much difference in fuel usage is there under his conditions as stated ,"They'd see light/medium use on my farm".
You must also take into consideration that with the 706 he has $2,500.00 towards fuel from the start.
Also this needs to be figured into the equation: 1) fuel cost difference average $0.30 cents less per gallon for gas than diesel.
2) less oil capacity in the 706 when maintenance is performed, therefore less oil is needed when serviced, 3) extra filters required for diesel fuel system and occasional additives for fuel gelling and algae growth.
So, with this in mind what are the per hour cost of usage for each tractor, once again, in his terms :"They'd see light/medium use on my farm." ??
Hugh MacKay said: (quoted from post at 06:31:28 08/26/08)
I bought new tractors to make money, not to make money for the fuel suppliers or the engine rebuilders.
We are not talking about "NEW" tractors here. We are talking about good condition used tractors, one of which has recently been overhauled, and is nearly half the price.
If we were talking about new tractors, at an equal price, then yes a diesel would be a better investment.
You say you don't want to make money for the fuel suppliers, well thats great but unfortunately, you have to put fuel in them or they don't run for long whether they are gas or diesel. So what it all boils down to is how much less fuel is that diesel going to use.
This post was edited by HemiMoparMan at 05:21:11 08/26/08 2 times.
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