What is the advantage of the diesel engine?
Diesel engines typically last 2 to 3 times longer than a gas engine. Additionally, they use about 1/2 to 1/3 the fuel. A diesel engine has more low end torque, so it’s harder to “kill” the engine when working it hard. A diesel engine will not do any more work than a gas engine. A diesel engine tends to be more trouble free (with proper maintenance.