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Gasoline vs Diesel Mower Engines

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macky

I am biased towards gasoline lawn mowers. This is because my understanding of diesel is it's harder to burn. I also think its' dirtier. But a lawn mower review has made me think my knowledge is vastly outdated. The review says diesel is more efficient and cleaner. So, I'm missing a lot here.

How would you compare gasoline and diesel lawn mowers? Which one would you recommend?


#2

lizard

lizard

Diesels are good for contractors who do lots of hours......but if you are just a domestic.......stick with petrol...........lot cheaper.:laughing:


#3

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KennyV

Diesel is much more dependable, lots less to give you problems... safer in that the fuel is less volatile... and will be less expensive to operate... Only the initial cost of the equipment when purchased new will be a bit higher...

To accomplish work ... always try to get DIESEL ... :smile:KennyV


#4

173abn

173abn

IMO diesel rules.I can cut 4x the lawn on a tank of diesel over gas.They are easier to maintain and work on and last a heck of a lot longer than a gas engine. russ


#5

lizard

lizard

If you are doing a lot of hours.........go for a Diesel..........otherwise Petrol is good.....no problems.
Like Trucks.........most a Diesel.......because they do long hours and are more economical on fuel.
Personally prefer Diesel anyday over Petrol.......its just magic.......they never die!:confused2:


#6

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macky

Wo hooow! You're all absolutely persuasive :) I'm almost convinced.

Diesel's more expensive at the front end. I understand it's also more expensive on the maintenance side. But you're saying all that can be compensated by fuel efficiency and longer life. Do I get you right?

Lastly, is diesel clean? Doesn't it emit soot or something? Gosh I hate soot.


#7

lizard

lizard

macky said:
Wo hooow! You're all absolutely persuasive :) I'm almost convinced.

Diesel's more expensive at the front end. I understand it's also more expensive on the maintenance side. But you're saying all that can be compensated by fuel efficiency and longer life. Do I get you right?

Lastly, is diesel clean? Doesn't it emit soot or something? Gosh I hate soot.
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Todays Diesels are clean as they are so refined compared to older diesels......they may cost more but they last up to 40,000 hours........so yeah they are so good.......bulit to last.
They start good and run forever......have a 6 horse power diesel with 41,000 hours on it......it is 50 years old......never been touched beside oil changes.:thumbsup:


#8

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Manny

I still use a gasoline-powered mower, but I always thought that diesel was better for the environment, and also it was cheaper to run. I may consider a diesel engine for my next purchase.


#9

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jenkinsph

I have had a lot of mowers but recently purchased a new one with diesel, works great and uses less fuel than the older gas jobs.



Steve


#10

173abn

173abn

Steve,is it a Yanmar diesel? russ


#11

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KennyV

Diesel is definitely much more economical... :smile:KennyV


#12

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jenkinsph

173abn said:
Steve,is it a Yanmar diesel? russ
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Yes, Yanmar diesel in the Deere X749


#13

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indypower

Diesels also have more "useable" power and a lot more torque. And last longer than gas engines.


#14

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touree

I used to think that gasoline was cheaper and more convenient, being a liquid plus also the ability to burn easily. However, I am realizing people are preferring diesel and reading this thread just confirmed that.


#15

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JasonB

Go with the Diesel, if you can afford it, otherwise there is nothing wrong with Gas either. I started my side line mowing business with an Agco Allis 1614H with 14hp Kohler gas mower, great machine and later aquired an Agco Allis 1920H with 20hp Kohler Gas machines, they worked exceptional well but with gas prices on the rise, it was either get out of commerical grass cutting or go Diesel.... So now I have 4 Diesel Deere mowers, and only use the Gas mowers as a backup machine... But the fuel economy of the Diesel can't be beat in my opnion.

Take Care Jason B


#16

Ric

Ric

macky said:
I am biased towards gasoline lawn mowers. This is because my understanding of diesel is it's harder to burn. I also think its' dirtier. But a lawn mower review has made me think my knowledge is vastly outdated. The review says diesel is more efficient and cleaner. So, I'm missing a lot here.

How would you compare gasoline and diesel lawn mowers? Which one would you recommend?
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Buying a Diesel mower over a Gas mower is a personal preference and you'll get varied opinions on the subject, like you I am biased towards gasoline lawn mowers. Your choice should be based on you the operator, what you're going to use the mower for, and how much actual run time is involved.
If you're a commercial operator and you're running 10 to 12 hours a day or someone who owns say 1500 acres of farm land then yes I could see where a diesel may be the preferred method of use, but if you are a residential operator maybe running 3 to 4 hours a day, to me it's not worth the extra trouble it would cause.


#17

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KennyV

Like the majority of experienced engine users have pointed out Diesel is the way to go for lowest maintainable and longest dependability:thumbsup:...

BUT one other large consideration... You can buy diesel today and still burn it years in the future, with normal storage. Never going to have a stale fuel issue...
I have parked my Cat equipment for over 2 years, Replaced the batteries and fired up immediately... :smile:KennyV


#18

Ric

Ric

KennyV said:
Like the majority of experienced engine users have pointed out Diesel is the way to go for lowest maintainable and longest dependability:thumbsup:...
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I agree with that statement, but unless you're are ready to own that piece of equipment or vehicle for the next twenty years I can't see where it can be cost effective. I judge things by what I see around me and to look around at the Lawn-Care industry I see 99% of Large LCO's and small all using Gas equipment so my question is why View attachment 849 there must be a reason.

Don't get me wrong, Diesel has a place and its place is in front of the eighteen wheeler or in the heavy equipment sector or perhaps as I said before maybe the farmers and huge landowners or people who travel pulling a trailer 365 days a year, it's great it's the way to go. :smile:


#19

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jenkinsph

Ric said:
I agree with that statement, but unless you're are ready to own that piece of equipment or vehicle for the next twenty years I can't see where it can be cost effective. I judge things by what I see around me and to look around at the Lawn-Care industry I see 99% of Large LCO's and small all using Gas equipment so my question is why View attachment 849 there must be a reason.

Don't get me wrong, Diesel has a place and its place is in front of the eighteen wheeler or in the heavy equipment sector or perhaps as I said before maybe the farmers and huge landowners or people who travel pulling a trailer 365 days a year, it's great it's the way to go. :smile:
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In the last twenty years small diesel engines have become more prominent, better engineered and designed, which has made them more cost effective than ever before. Today these small diesels are gaining popularity because they are good effective choices for small engine users.


#20

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KennyV

jenkinsph said:
In the last twenty years small diesel engines have become more prominent, better engineered and designed, which has made them more cost effective than ever before. Today these small diesels are gaining popularity because they are good effective choices for small engine users.
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That is absolutely correct and for at least 20 years small diesel engines have dominated commercial industrial applications...
:smile::smile: KennyV


#21

2810guy

2810guy

Diesel all the way ! They are more trouble free, run longer on fuel, less dangerous to store diesel than gas in the garage. and it smells of power!. . . John


#22

Wayne195

Wayne195

I certainly agree with all of you on the pluses of deisal:thumbsup: I occasionally get the privalige of operating a forklift at work that has a 76hp Cummins engine-now that's awesome!:smile:


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