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Re: Re: fuel efficiency; gas vs diesel
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Posted by Joe Evans on September 23, 2002 at 13:10:17 from (209.41.233.55):
In Reply to: Re: fuel efficiency; gas vs diesel posted by AC190 on September 23, 2002 at 08:45:52:
I've just completed a study of the Nebraska Tractor Tests and what I have learned, the diesels on average are roughly 40% more efficient on fuel usage than their gasoline counterparts. The JD All-Fuels were good on fuel efficiency, but the amazing part is that the All-Fuels were way down (and I mean way down) on power output. Fact: the JD 720 gas is 57 Rated Belt HP, while the JD 720 All-Fuel burning Tractor Fuel is 44 Rated Belt HP!!! My three cents--go diesel.
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