We run one of each,the diesel weight approx 450 lbs more. We run "normal turf tires on the diesel vs. the V barred or ribbed tires on the gas.
Both are 60" decks. We use the diesel in heavy cutting conditions and normal terrain contours, the gas unit goes on the extreme slopes and road side ditches where the lighter weight and more aggressive tread helps.
We don't see a huge difference in fuel consumption as the 26 hp water cooler kawasaki is a real fuel sipper and quiet. The 34 hp CAT diesel is a louder unit to run, the torque is a beautiful thing, it is easy on fuel as well.
We just make sure we put the right fuel in the correct mower. We usually try not to carry a lot of fuel cans, but the four we do carry are cleary differentiated by color,l red for gas, yellow for diesel. There's really been no hassles associated with running one of each, other than the fight for who runs the diesel.
Both are 60" decks. We use the diesel in heavy cutting conditions and normal terrain contours, the gas unit goes on the extreme slopes and road side ditches where the lighter weight and more aggressive tread helps.
We don't see a huge difference in fuel consumption as the 26 hp water cooler kawasaki is a real fuel sipper and quiet. The 34 hp CAT diesel is a louder unit to run, the torque is a beautiful thing, it is easy on fuel as well.
We just make sure we put the right fuel in the correct mower. We usually try not to carry a lot of fuel cans, but the four we do carry are cleary differentiated by color,l red for gas, yellow for diesel. There's really been no hassles associated with running one of each, other than the fight for who runs the diesel.
