dumb questiion from newbie
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beenthere
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Only difference is it is 'red' with dye.
You should be able to legally, but checking with your state peoples should give you that answer. Too many say they are buying it for off-road and then use it in their pick-up.
Buying it from a distributor who sells off-road diesel may be the tough part, at least it is around here. Only will deliver to large users in bulk, and apparently have to do the policing for the state by filling out a lot of forms.
How many gallons would you figure using in a year?
You should be able to legally, but checking with your state peoples should give you that answer. Too many say they are buying it for off-road and then use it in their pick-up.
Buying it from a distributor who sells off-road diesel may be the tough part, at least it is around here. Only will deliver to large users in bulk, and apparently have to do the policing for the state by filling out a lot of forms.
How many gallons would you figure using in a year?
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Only difference is it is 'red' with dye.
You should be able to legally, but checking with your state peoples should give you that answer. Too many say they are buying it for off-road and then use it in their pick-up.
Buying it from a distributor who sells off-road diesel may be the tough part, at least it is around here. Only will deliver to large users in bulk, and apparently have to do the policing for the state by filling out a lot of forms.
How many gallons would you figure using in a year?
You should be able to legally, but checking with your state peoples should give you that answer. Too many say they are buying it for off-road and then use it in their pick-up.
Buying it from a distributor who sells off-road diesel may be the tough part, at least it is around here. Only will deliver to large users in bulk, and apparently have to do the policing for the state by filling out a lot of forms.
How many gallons would you figure using in a year?
That'll do fine! Diesel, home heating oil, off road diesel are all about the same, just different colors to keep the tax man happy. Diesel 1 and 2 are just different blends for cold weather or warm weather. Diesel in below freezing temps can gell up or thicken, and should be treated if you live in a colder region. #1 is winter blend & less economical, #2 is all season & tends to gel in below freezing climates, but can be treated. Sorry...didn't mean to talk too much /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
That'll do fine! Diesel, home heating oil, off road diesel are all about the same, just different colors to keep the tax man happy. Diesel 1 and 2 are just different blends for cold weather or warm weather. Diesel in below freezing temps can gell up or thicken, and should be treated if you live in a colder region. #1 is winter blend & less economical, #2 is all season & tends to gel in below freezing climates, but can be treated. Sorry...didn't mean to talk too much /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
there is a co-op less than a mile from my house. i am pretty sure they have dyed diesel. will check. i can just hop on the tractor and run up there anytime.
on another note, does anyone know of good resources to teach a newbie on proper FEL operation?
on another note, does anyone know of good resources to teach a newbie on proper FEL operation?
there is a co-op less than a mile from my house. i am pretty sure they have dyed diesel. will check. i can just hop on the tractor and run up there anytime.
on another note, does anyone know of good resources to teach a newbie on proper FEL operation?
on another note, does anyone know of good resources to teach a newbie on proper FEL operation?
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So you are going on the road to buy off-road diesel?
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
beenthere
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So you are going on the road to buy off-road diesel?
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( So you are going on the road to buy off-road diesel?
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif )</font>
you may well be right, i guess they wouldnt have a pump. unless someone wanted to fill their truck mounted bulk tank. a friend of mine farms and has a several hundred gallon tank at his home. he said he paid $2.35 for the last fillup, delivered. if it is okay to use in my 3520 i may get some from him. does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether or not it is okay to use in my tractor?
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif )</font>
you may well be right, i guess they wouldnt have a pump. unless someone wanted to fill their truck mounted bulk tank. a friend of mine farms and has a several hundred gallon tank at his home. he said he paid $2.35 for the last fillup, delivered. if it is okay to use in my 3520 i may get some from him. does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether or not it is okay to use in my tractor?
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( So you are going on the road to buy off-road diesel?
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif )</font>
you may well be right, i guess they wouldnt have a pump. unless someone wanted to fill their truck mounted bulk tank. a friend of mine farms and has a several hundred gallon tank at his home. he said he paid $2.35 for the last fillup, delivered. if it is okay to use in my 3520 i may get some from him. does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether or not it is okay to use in my tractor?
Wouldn't think they would have a pump to buy off-road diesel, but could be mistaken. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Hope you don't get turned in by the neighbors, or someone from the station selling the off-road (i.e. no road tax). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif )</font>
you may well be right, i guess they wouldnt have a pump. unless someone wanted to fill their truck mounted bulk tank. a friend of mine farms and has a several hundred gallon tank at his home. he said he paid $2.35 for the last fillup, delivered. if it is okay to use in my 3520 i may get some from him. does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether or not it is okay to use in my tractor?
This is just my opinion, as I don't know the law in your state, fact is I don't know what state you are in. But here, off road diesel, means just that, you can use it in anything that is not licensed to be used on the road. Going to a station to buy some is not road use as its not licensed with plates. I bought 2 5gal cans of it today, I have to drive my car to get mine, as its about 15 miles away, but in a regular pump that states off road diesel. Paid $2.49.9 per gal for it.
This is just my opinion, as I don't know the law in your state, fact is I don't know what state you are in. But here, off road diesel, means just that, you can use it in anything that is not licensed to be used on the road. Going to a station to buy some is not road use as its not licensed with plates. I bought 2 5gal cans of it today, I have to drive my car to get mine, as its about 15 miles away, but in a regular pump that states off road diesel. Paid $2.49.9 per gal for it.
They used to call me Sarge before they retired me, and in my state, off-road diesel is perfectly legal to use in agricultural and construction equipment. It is dyed to allow it to be determined if it has been taxed for use on the road by registered motor vehicles. Since federal law also governs use of many highway systems, I would venture to say that it is probably legal anywhere in the good-ole US of A.
Chemically, I believe there's no difference in diesel, heating oil, off-road diesel, save for the blending neccessary for different climates or additives. Filler-up! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Chemically, I believe there's no difference in diesel, heating oil, off-road diesel, save for the blending neccessary for different climates or additives. Filler-up! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
They used to call me Sarge before they retired me, and in my state, off-road diesel is perfectly legal to use in agricultural and construction equipment. It is dyed to allow it to be determined if it has been taxed for use on the road by registered motor vehicles. Since federal law also governs use of many highway systems, I would venture to say that it is probably legal anywhere in the good-ole US of A.
Chemically, I believe there's no difference in diesel, heating oil, off-road diesel, save for the blending neccessary for different climates or additives. Filler-up! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Chemically, I believe there's no difference in diesel, heating oil, off-road diesel, save for the blending neccessary for different climates or additives. Filler-up! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
JasonMac
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I drive my tractor to the pump to use Off Road Diesel. The Gas Station is on the opposite side of the intersection from me. It is about 500 yards away from my home. It is legal. Because getting to and using are two total different things. My use is on my properties, not on the Road.
JasonMac
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I drive my tractor to the pump to use Off Road Diesel. The Gas Station is on the opposite side of the intersection from me. It is about 500 yards away from my home. It is legal. Because getting to and using are two total different things. My use is on my properties, not on the Road.
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