Diesel vs Gas

"RO" had writtennews: snipped-for-privacy@whidbeytel.com:

I think it depends on who is paying for the fuel. If you are not puting on many miles then the expense of a diesel engine may not warrant it. A little 3/4 ton pulling that kind of weight is tough on it in any case.

If it is all flat land and few miles, then the gasser would be OK. Otherwise, I would suggest the Diesel.

Depends on the total use of the truck. You are right at the line, A V-10 gas will perform as well as or better than the diesel up to 10,000 lbs Over 10,000 lbs is where the diesel really begins to shine.

It takes a LOT of miles for the difference in mileage to pay off the difference in initial cost and higher maintenance costs of the diesel.

If it only ever pulls the mini excavator and never sees any "daily driver" 1 passenger road duty, and you plan to put over 200,000 Miles on it, go with the Diesel.

I'm a die-hard supporter of gassers and believe diesels are overated by most.

That being said, yours is the situations that diesels were made for and excel. I'd go with the diesel.

Matt