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Old 10-06-2008, 12:28 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Recommendations for big diesel ride on mowers?

On 10 Jun 2008 10:35:42 GMT, Nick Maclaren wrote:

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Chris Wilson writes:
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| I need something DIESEL, minimum 48 inch cut, ...

Why? Diesel doesn't have a lot of advantages for relatively small
engines used for relatively short periods.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.


Because I can put red diesel against my business, they have a lot more
torque at low revs, and not having a high revving petrol engine making a
racket is important to me as we breed animals that are sensitive to noise
at times when I may be mowing a lot I also believe diesels in the circa
1 litre size are more long lived and better made in these applications than
something like a Kohler petrol engine. Thanks for the idea though, petrol
wouldn't be a no no, at the right price, but I really prefer the diesel
power unit for this job.