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Posted by Ray on July 21, 2003 at 08:34:33 from (158.222.224.9):
In Reply to: why a diesel posted by wondering on July 20, 2003 at 17:26:16:
I don't remember the quote now, but I agreed with it, as follows: If you use a tractor less than (??) hours per year, it is cheaper to have gas, setting aside the other advantages of diesel. (It seems like the hours were in the range of 1-200??) So, it all depends. If you are really working it, diesel is the way to go. I have a IH T-340 that I'm glad is gas, even though I wish I had the torque of diesel. If it was used hard, it would have been junked years ago after the trans/engine/undercarrige got too worn to be profitably repaired. As it is, even after sitting all winter, a battery charge and some fresh gas and it's ready to work. Yah, the cost per hour is higher, but maintenance is minimal, at least for me. I'm sure it depends on the tractor too, some (gas or diesel) require a lot more adjusting and maintenance than others. Just my $0.02.
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