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Posted by John Fugit on July 21, 2003 at 03:15:17 from (152.163.252.71):
In Reply to: why a diesel posted by wondering on July 20, 2003 at 17:26:16:
Reality.... There are a million reasons why a diesel is better than a gas engine. There are a few that make a gas better. The final reason for choosing a gas burner is reality, with a dose of practicality. Some people use a tractor more than others. Some use them very little. Those folks don't need a home fueling complex. A good gas can will do. I have both. One tractor does nothing but take care of a 1/4 acre garden, and haul firewood. The old continental 4 cylinder starts with no effort, any time, any weather. I have a 60hp, a 95hp, and a 140hp tractor. They are diesel. They work hard. There are good reasons for both. And if using them a good deal is in the plan, a diesel might be the best way. But the gas tractors that are still around are very much in demand, for a good reason.
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