Farm trucks fuel economy?

[Richard5]

Maybe is farmers wouldn't spend 80-100 k to drive super duty's, duramax's, Longhorn, big horn, denali's, whatever they wouldn't complain so much about a few extra bucks on fuel

Staying home a bit and not attending every trade show, seminar and event in Canada and most of the US would help also.

Fuel was $18.39 per across the farm in 2016 and we don't do everything 1 pass, have not did the calc for 2017 but not too concerned if its $2 an acre higher in 2018

For some of the guys that are constantly trading and upgrading equipment under lease $5-10 per acre slips under rug pretty fast

But shiny equipment and denali's are very important to image for some....

[AlbertaFarmer5]

My farm truck is a Saturn Astra, gets great mileage, but not much good for towing. I only use the truck if I'm hauling something that physically won't fit into one of the cars, or has to be towed. Which is rare.

[the big wheel]

Maybe is farmers wouldn't spend 80-100 k to drive super duty's, duramax's, Longhorn, big horn, denali's, whatever they wouldn't complain so much about a few extra bucks on fuel

Staying home a bit and not attending every trade show, seminar and event in Canada and most of the US would help also.

Fuel was $18.39 per across the farm in 2016 and we don't do everything 1 pass, have not did the calc for 2017 but not too concerned if its $2 an acre higher in 2018

For some of the guys that are constantly trading and upgrading equipment under lease $5-10 per acre slips under rug pretty fast

But shiny equipment and denali's are very important to image for some....

Agree with much of this. But even the lowest end vehicles are stupid price. I don't buy bells and whistles. I buy what I need to pull and carry parts fuel and equipment etc.
What some are missing is it's not just the fuel you burn it's he price of everything else that's going up because of this unearned price increases of fuel.
But with the tax rebate gone also it's going to hit the guys further away from towns a lot more than some realize. And those town services are getting further and further also apart.

[AllisWD45]

Does the truck give oil life %? Only 2500 km? should be double at least.

Sorry fat fingers. It should be 20- 25000km

[fjlip]

Sorry fat fingers. It should be 20- 25000km

Now sounds high, but if oil life says so on synthetic, go for it. Could do an oil sample.

"But with the tax rebate gone also it's going to hit the guys further away from towns a lot more than some realize. And those town services are getting further and further apart. "

So true, some people drive lots of miles, businesses and services are closing.

[grefer]

2015 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 hemi. At 110 kph I get 25 mpg. At 100 kph I get 27 mpg. 8 speed auto transmission. Pulling a fifth wheel cut these numbers in half. I still have lots power but uses lots of fuel.

[Tucker]

Hey Richard5. I'm a fairly small farmer but I have assets in the millions. Why the **** should I have to drive a Yugo?

[Partners]

You only live once..**** mileage..live life fast..cuz it doesn't last long.

[Braveheart]

It's a truck. We buy they for the work they'll do, reliability, performance and comfort. Fuel consumption isn't at or near the top of the list. If we want high mileage we wouldn't likely buy a truck. That said, Subaru really should bring back the Brat, a nifty little AWD pickup that was misery on fuel.

[samhill]

**** mileage, love those Fords.