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« on: September 25, 2011, 11:01:49 AM » |
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Looking at one of these for a utility vehicle around the place. Think the diesel option would be a good thing, and should last forever. I know diesel is more expensive, but on the other hand if it sits for a long time, it doesnt go bad like gas. Wouldlike comments from anyone with experience with this option.
Thanks, Tom
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« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2011, 11:58:26 AM » |
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we sell them where i work..good vehicle. but keep in mind..yes diesel does not go bad like gas..but then again it will. what i mean by that is..diesel when you buy it is treated. but if it sits for long periods of time that treatment wears off then your going to get algy in your fuel. which will be an inconvience. because it will create thick black clots that will not pass threw a filter eventually clogging it up..only remedy is to drain and clean the fuel tank and change the filters..i see it all the time with equipment that sits for long periods of time also with equipment that the people use strictly off road diesel in because it's cheaper. but yes it will deffinatly last alot longer than gas..i don't think you'll be disappointed in the machine. just letting you know when you start having fuel problems..no need to take it to a shop..draining and cleaning of the fuel system is all thats required.
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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2011, 12:03:54 PM » |
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we sell them where i work..good vehicle. but keep in mind..yes diesel does not go bad like gas..but then again it will. what i mean by that is..diesel when you buy it is treated. but if it sits for long periods of time that treatment wears off then your going to get algy in your fuel. which will be an inconvience. because it will create thick black clots that will not pass threw a filter eventually clogging it up..only remedy is to drain and clean the fuel tank and change the filters..i see it all the time with equipment that sits for long periods of time also with equipment that the people use strictly off road diesel in because it's cheaper. but yes it will deffinatly last alot longer than gas..i don't think you'll be disappointed in the machine. just letting you know when you start having fuel problems..no need to take it to a shop..draining and cleaning of the fuel system is all thats required.
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2011, 12:57:06 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2011, 06:29:55 PM » |
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if you go diesel keep your wallet handy. There aren't many cheap parts on a diesel
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RoadKill
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2011, 06:35:10 PM » |
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if you go diesel keep your wallet handy. There aren't many cheap parts on a diesel
And usually less parts needed,any repairs will usually be off set with better fuel consumption especially when at idle and under full load. The USA is the only market still fighting the benefits of diesel! |
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« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2011, 02:59:32 AM » |
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Is there some kind of conversion to natural gas or propane like the one used on auto's and trucks? That would be the solution for a vehicle that sits for longer periods of time. And more economical for fuel. Just a thought  |
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3W-lonerider
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« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2011, 03:20:57 AM » |
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you can convert a gas engine reletively easy to propane..but not a diesel.
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Master Blaster
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« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2011, 07:02:55 AM » |
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Thanks, I already have a Diesel tractor, bulldozer, and truck, so now the pitfals. Mostly I am just trying to justify the extra initial cost. Probably either would be fine, but I am partial to diesel in service vehicles. Guess I will chew it over for a while before I decide.
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« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2011, 07:09:00 AM » |
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Yeah algae in your diesel is very bad news. But I personally like diesel for equipment that's going to live a hard life. Either make sure you exercise the equipment enough to chew through fuel regularly or add prist if you expect that it's going to sit.
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