Diesel vs gasoline remote-control mower: total cost over 5 years?

The five-year ownership cost of a remote-controlled mower depends on more than its purchase price. Fuel consumption, maintenance, working hours, spare parts, and machine downtime all matter.

Gasoline mower advantages:

Generally suitable for varied mowing tasks.

Convenient for buyers who already have access to gasoline.

Multiple engine options are available.

Can be attractive for medium-duty applications.

Diesel mower advantages:

Often suitable for longer operating periods.

Can provide strong low-speed torque.

May be attractive for demanding commercial vegetation management.

Can be economical for intensive use, depending on the engine and fuel prices.

LEGAO offers gasoline configurations using engines such as Loncin and Runtong, as well as diesel configurations using KOOP and other engine options.

A practical five-year cost calculation is:

Five-year TCO = Purchase price + Fuel + Maintenance + Spare parts + Repairs + Downtime costs − Resale value.

For example, if a mower operates 1,000 hours annually, calculate the expected fuel consumption over 5,000 operating hours using the actual engine specifications.

Do not assume diesel is always cheaper. Compare the actual fuel consumption, local fuel prices, engine maintenance costs, and expected workload before making a purchasing decision.