Fuel when idling?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by crazw, Dec 11, 2013.
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Don't know if you would actually just burn it up but proper lubrication is key
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Yeah oil flow thru bearings n stuff
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Idling 10 hrs a day x 5 days per week x 52 weeks = 2,600 hours per year x 1 gal of diesel per hr x $4 per gallon = $10,400 of diesel fuel to idle per year not including wear and tear on motor excessive idling does to it.
New diesel APU $8,000 to $10,000 that would still use around $400 over the same time not including regular maintenance cost.
I'm going the total electric route with Maxwell ESM and 7 deep cycle AGM batteries including store bought AC unit for a total of $3,000 to $4,000 that does not use any diesel nor needs maintenance except annual battery terminal cleaning I can do myself. -
Idling 10hrs a day, 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year. So you're that guy..
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Dice1 Thanks this.
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Trying to stay over 9 mpg average without idling.
I am even adding more solar panels to my tractor make sure the batteries stay healthy. -
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