Diesel or Gas?

[Kelly]

Just curious to know if there's a consensus on engine type.

 

[Meta6981]

Diesel!

 

[VDawg1115]

I have a diesel in my work van. Little 1.6l 4cyl can move a Mercedes Sprinter van decently carrying a load of flooring equipment. Doesn't feel any weaker than the 5.4l V8 my old Ford Econoline had, whilst getting between 20-30mpg.

If you have the choice; Diesel.

 

[[DO]Ron]

I will probably get a diesel. For the sole reason gas (petrol) engines aren't really sold much here in 4x4 vehicles at least i've only seen 1 Landcruiser 120 out there that wasn't a diesel..

 

[jkxranger]

Diesel, but with that said I would not get the mileage I want with a gas powered 3/4 ton truck.

 

[Daniel Etter]

I would choose a diesel because of the reliability and better fuel efficiency. They may run a little weaker on the horsepower side compared to gas burning engines, but that's what turbos and supercharges are for!

 

[Disco_Berty]

diesel all the way. Then again we have lots of choice in the UK and most 4x4s already sold with diesel engines. As above, reliability and efficiency.

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

My Xterra is my only gasser.

Ideally, for an overland vehicle, I'd want an older mechanical injection turbo diesel. The new emission systems being able to put you into low power mode due to failures I feel is a liability.

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

I would choose a diesel because of the reliability and better fuel efficiency. They may run a little weaker on the horsepower side compared to gas burning engines, but that's what turbos and supercharges are for!

Look up the you tube video of the 18HP steam tractor out pulling a built 5.9l Cummins in a tug of war.

Torque turns the wheels.

 

[Kelly]

Torque turns the wheels.

True that, but gearing determines speed. You don't see a lot of tractors on the interstate :-)

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

Absolutely

I've been fast enough on a tractor to be scared

And it wasn't that fast

 

[Disco_Berty]

True that, but gearing determines speed. You don't see a lot of tractors on the interstate :-)

true - my lr3 is a 2.7 diesel and easily does 100 at cruise, the LR4 could go quicker but to be honest at that speed, I am not comfortable that I can respond quick enough should I need to. Plus of course, anything over 70 is illegal. The twin turbo on the LR4 is awesome so you might want to consider something like that if you come to replace your engine with a diesel. The LR3 is flat when you try and put your foot down when you are already doing 60 or above. In the LR4, due to the twin one at low revs and one at higher, it kicks in nicely and propels you along the motorway. As for torque, the diesel in the LR3 at low range produces 325ft lb or 440NM. A decent amount for off roading or towing.

 

[Meta6981]

Diesel was one of the huge factors for me. My jeep is a diesel, i have a meecedes diesel from the 80's, and i want a diesel defender or comprible. My jeep, even though its new with all the junk systems for diesel, is mighty powerful and high fuel economy for a suv.

 

[Kelly]

I have 5 gas vehicles (including 2 motorcycles), and two diesel vehicles (Duramax & Kubota). If I could afford it, I would switch to all diesel. Even my bikes...

 

[stoney126]

Well Love my 7.3 in my SD- mileage stays in the teens while towing 7k pounds at highway speeds. In my jk I think the 3.6 is decent and longevity of current diesel options has yet to be really measured- Mpgs may be important for as far you can go out, but as far cost per mile the diesel will be better but if you what it costs to buy into the diesel option could but lots of gas

 

[Barton Fink]

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