Kubota fuel requirements.

[DaveinValdez]

My new 2601 manual says to use Low Sulfur Diesel only. No one dyes any fuel up here or even checks. Would there be any harm in using a 50/50 mix of winter home heating oil and LS mixed in a 55 gallon drum? Justification is it is easier to have the fuel truck driver fill the barrel than me hauling it in 5 gallon jugs.

 

[dodge man]

As a rule home heating oil and diesel are the same thing. The heating oil is dyed to show that is off road, which your tractor is exempt from road tax so not a problem that I see.

 

[PILOON]

As a rule home heating oil and diesel are the same thing. The heating oil is dyed to show that is off road, which your tractor is exempt from road tax so not a problem that I see.

Not in Quebec.
Only stationary engines are exempt, all others pay road taxes.
(Gotta wonder how they'll tax electric cars as they don't contribute to road taxes.)

 

[Rebeldad1]

question should be directed to the dealer you bought your new tractor from. He will know what would effect the tractor and warranty

 

[dodge man]

Looks like the op is from Alaska so it depends on their rules.

Ive seen them kicking around taxing people on miles driven, Illinois has been throwing that idea around.

 

[Roadworthy]

Can you have the fuel truck driver deliver the required low sulfur diesel fuel? Perhaps you could have two drums, one for diesel and the other for kerosene. I've read kerosene has less energy than diesel though some mix the two to winterize the diesel. Your dealer or his mechanic would be a good place to pose your question.

 

[DaveinValdez]

Low sulfur is around $3.60 a gallon. Kerosene is around $7.00 No dye up here in the fuel. Haven't had a heating oil bill in months. There are only three fuel station in town so having them drive to my place isn't practical. And yes, being taxed by the mile is a possibility in the future for everyone.

 

[Diggin It]

There are only three fuel station in town ...

Are you talking about gas stations or bulk fuel terminals? I see Valdez Petroleum on Egan St and Crowley Petroleum on Airport.

Is Valdez still a big marine terminal port? If it is, I'd think there's all sorts of places to get diesel.

 

[RickB]

HHO may or may not be ULSD depending on the location. I have no idea what AK’s HHO regulations are. The OP should find out. Whether or not the fuel is dyed is immaterial and another question entirely.

 

[DaveinValdez]

We do have bulk fueling here for certain things. Petro Star loads tankers of fuel (Jet and aircraft) for the military bases and sent out to be processed for gasoline. No private sales. We do have a refinery that makes LS, Jet and heating oil. Another place loads barges for outgoing and brining gasoline back into the port. Crowley by airport is for home heating and tanker trucks heading out. There are three other general fuel stations. It just might be best to take one barrel to the station, fill it and then transfer it to another barrel at home.

 

[number two]

I would expect your ULSD to be seasonally adjusted for expected temps.
Forgetting about dye is spot on.
I can only imagine that the massive snow amounts you receive means it's not really that cold(i.e.Ocean Effect Snow)
I now have the fuel guy fill my drums every June with summer fuel(max BTU's)and treat with additive in the winter.
It is sure nice to have fuel on hand when the Big one hits.
I often wonder what the guys in Fairbanks run for fuel at -50F
Good Luck!

 

[DaveinValdez]

I had a friend move to Fairbanks. Her first year she went to fuel up her husbands truck. The fuel hose snapped in half at -50 and she was left standing there with both halves. Our coldest temps might get to zero but rarely. Our average snow is 325" a year. Mostly it hovers 20-30's but I still put additives in the diesel truck as the 275 mile trip to the VA I might pass thru -40's in the winter. You just don't turn things off up there.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Not in Quebec.
Only stationary engines are exempt, all others pay road taxes.
(Gotta wonder how they'll tax electric cars as they don't contribute to road taxes.)

This is why they want to move to 'per mile' tax.

 

[Robin Veerman]

As a rule home heating oil and diesel are the same thing. The heating oil is dyed to show that is off road, which your tractor is exempt from road tax so not a problem that I see.

Nope nope nope!!! Heating oil has NO lubricants or cetane additives. It’s okay to use diesel in place of heating Oil but not a good idea to use heating Oil in place of diesel fuel....Dutchy

 

[Sberry]

I got to agree,,, would not be dumping home heating in my new tractor.

 

[thclimer]

Does anyone remember this thread?:

Kubota L6060 Engine failure

While I don't think the fuel was indicated as a factor in this failure I remember the discussion around how critical the quality of the fuel can be for newer tractors. I will only use diesel that is sourced from a "gas station" pump that sells a good volume of it.

 

[dodge man]

This has just about been beaten to death over the years. That’s why I said as a rule, of course rules can be broken. There have been several posters who have said the truck drivers said the off road diesel and home heating oil are the same. They come out of the same tank. The thing to do would be to check with your supplier.

 

[Midniteoyl]

truck drivers said the off road diesel and home heating oil are the same. They come out of the same tank.

Pretty much, but there are additives and whatnot that are added at the time of filling the truck at the fuel depot that make heating oil and diesel fuel now different.

Gasoline in the same. What goes in the tank from the pipeline is the same for everyone. It's the additives and other things added like ethanol at the time of filling the trucks that make the different fuels and brands.

 

[TMGT]

Pretty much, but there are additives and whatnot that are added at the time of filling the truck at the fuel depot that make heating oil and diesel fuel now different.

Gasoline in the same. What goes in the tank from the pipeline is the same for everyone. It's the additives and other things added like ethanol at the time of filling the trucks that make the different fuels and brands.

Maybe it varies by region, but here all the fuel is the same, only dye is added to differentiat between taxed and non-taxed.

 

[dodge man]

I know a couple of people that farm and go through quite a bit of diesel. They do add stuff to their diesel fuel but it’s more anti gel type additives.