While gasoline may still be the most popular method of powering equipment, manufacturers have been exploring and investing in R&D and new products designed for propane power. This gives contractors an option to buy a ready-made propane mower vs. using a kit to convert an existing gasoline engine to one that will accept propane fuel.
“Propane has been around in the turf care industry for 20 to 30 years,” says Kohler marketing manager Eric Hudak, who has been responsible for marketing and helping develop the propane engine business.
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