Posted by jackinok on January 10, 2011 at 11:08:54 from (162.58.82.136):
In Reply to: Re: Cheaper ?? posted by jdemaris on January 10, 2011 at 09:42:59:
very true,but like you say many variables..Theres many reasons for keeping these old tractors going,but I think in todays economy,and especially todays farm economy,you will see more and more of them doing light chore work such as running augers ,mowing small plots,moving hay,feeding cattle etc,while the primary work is done with others.When you do, propane being even slightly cheaper could make sense.Rarely do they run at full rated hp,they run for shorter times ,even sometimes not long enough to get warmed up good.That would (theoretically at least )lessen maintenance costs since it would be a more stable cleaner burning fuel.I dont know,fuel prices if they do what everyone is saying,is going to be a major deal,even for the big farmers.Propane might make more sense in the right conditions.When you consider gas or diesel storage costs,adding in your fuel stabilizers and all,or even the added costs of hauling fuel from town in cans, it may be even more viable.It may be worth looking into,could make a difference on a guy on a small family farm.
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