Lawn Care - Mow Grass Using the Power of Diesel

With the price of oil continuing to climb the new “buzz” of renewable fuels and hybrid cars and engines continue to make the news. However, one “alternative” few which has been around for many years and can provide some relief when mowing lawns especially for commercial lawn care specialist is diesel powered lawn mowers.

Diesel does not have the same glamorous ring to it that some of the newer technology fuels have but diesel powered engines can provide 18% more energy compared to gasoline on a per unit of volume measurement.

For the homeowner this saving may not appear significant but for lawn care professionals the saving can be measured in real dollars besides fuel savings alone. Diesel engines prove to last 3 to 5 years longer than gasoline engines. The extends the time between equipment replacement. Also the engine parts inside are built stronger.

Don’t look at the fuel cost alone but all the other factors associated with operating an engine on an ongoing basis.

For example, when I first installed a diesel pump in my nursery I was surprised by the fuel savings. A gas engine used about 1.5 gallons per hour where the diesel used about 2/3 of a gallon. Over the course of years the fuel saving alone was significant.

Many homeowner also like the zero turn mowers available for mowing their lawn and they are all come with diesel engines if you want. Give deisel a serious look for your next lawn mower purchase.

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