Posted by Marc_FL on January 22, 2012 at 08:49:52 from (174.131.53.246):
I follow energy commodities on a daily basis. Natural gas is trading on the CME like it did in the 90's and looks like it going to make a run at $2.00 / DTH or below.
The load demand curves are opposite major tractor usage. Low demand in the summer and higher in the winter.
Its USA supplied so, there is no reliance on foreign oil or any oil for that matter.
Supply is abundent with convential wells and shale extraction.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has already been around in cars and city buses for decades. It's been crash tested and the cylinders don't explode on impact.
There have been LP tractors why not Natural Gas?
I through this open because the way it's trading on the wholesale level and should remain in the near term future, would imply the direct fuel inputs would have the potential to greatly reduce the fuel cost side of AG.
I have no idea if it is feasible, but I've seen on this YT website, that folks can take apart tractors down to the last washer..
I understand there would be logistical issues.
But from a mechanical perspective..Is it feasible?
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