Posted by Fergie Bach on November 03, 2012 at 03:36:52 from (78.150.255.132):
In Reply to: MF 165 Deisel or Gas posted by greebas on November 02, 2012 at 19:41:31:
For my money diesel every time unless you live in a very cold (say -15c and under for long periods)climate. The diesel engine is particularly well suited to agricultural work. IMHO better reponse to varying loads. Better torque characteristics and of course as mentioned much more thifty in terms of fuel. In many cases by a more robust engine too.Less electrical wiring to be exposed to the elements. In some countries the ability to use an agricultural fuel at lower tax rates than road fuels makes a huge financial difference to the amount of work done in relation to cost. Just my 2 penneth.
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