Off Road Diesel

[CompactTractorFan]

I've heard a lot about off road diesel (aka: "red diesel"). Can I use this in my tractor that reads: "use ultra low sulfur or low sulfur diesel only"? If so would it be cheaper than diesel from the gas station? Where would I find it?

 

[CWOSCSU]

You should be Ok. I'm also in Southeastern PA, and I don't know of any refineries producing high-sulfur diesel anymore. All the "red diesel" (un-taxed) we have received at work since mid 2009 is ULSD.

Yes it's cheaper; was $0.68 last time I bought some, but I don't know where to get in SEPA. I was getting it from a farm service store in Bethel (was on my way home from work), but no longer travel to Lebanon County for work. Guess I need to find a place. I'm going to ask my dealer.

Mike

 

[CompactTractorFan]

You should be Ok. I'm also in Southeastern PA, and I don't know of any refineries producing high-sulfur diesel anymore. All the "red diesel" (un-taxed) we have received at work since mid 2009 is ULSD.

Yes it's cheaper; was $0.68 last time I bought some, but I don't know where to get in SEPA. I was getting it from a farm service store in Bethel (was on my way home from work), but no longer travel to Lebanon County for work. Guess I need to find a place. I'm going to ask my dealer.

Mike

Interesting, when was it 68 cents???

 

[Duffster]

I've heard a lot about off road diesel (aka: "red diesel"). Can I use this in my tractor that reads: "use ultra low sulfur or low sulfur diesel only"? If so would it be cheaper than diesel from the gas station? Where would I find it?

Yes, that is what your tractor is meant to run on.

 

[CWOSCSU]

The end of August or beginning of September. Can't remember exact date.

Mike

 

[Duffster]

The end of August or beginning of September. Can't remember exact date.

Mike

You meant it was $0.68 cheaper correct?

 

[texasjohn]

Trust me, red diesel simply avoids some of the tax on diesel, thus it's only cheaper by the amount of tax. Yes, he means "$.068 cheaper".

 

[Duffster]

Trust me, red diesel simply avoids some of the tax on diesel, thus it's only cheaper by the amount of tax. Yes, he means "$.068 cheaper".

I hope it was more than that.

 

[CWOSCSU]

Yes, $0.68 cheaper. Sorry for not being clear!

Mike

 

[pat32rf]

$.68/ quart????? We pay 80 some-odd cents / liter for HHO or dyed diesel. One is always a few cents more than the other, but which of the two is cheaper varies...