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Re: Diesel vs. gas, pro's and con's?
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Posted by T_Bone on May 19, 2003 at 09:51:22 from (171.75.15.104):
In Reply to: Diesel vs. gas, pro's and con's? posted by Lynn Schrum on May 18, 2003 at 19:12:34:
Hi Lynn, Go with diesel and you won't regret it. Diesel at 140000btu has more energy available than gas 117000btu and is why it burns less fuel to do a better job. Diesel runs at 50% of the rpm of a gasser and why the diesel last so much longer before overhaul. Diesel has so much more low rpm torque available than a gasser and is why a gasser can't do the the same amount of work of a diesel. Diesel fuel generally runs at 2/3 the cost of gasoline. You usually don't run the tractor that much during the winter time. Cost of anti-gel additive is $8/300gal treatment "if" you need it. Maintance cost is cheaper over the long run with a diesel. Fuel savings alone after two years will pay for most common repairs with money left over in your pocket. Diesel is very simple to work on. You just need a couple of good books. Have I said to buy a diesel yet? ohh ya I did mention it :) :) :) T_Bone
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