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Old 04-20-2008, 06:31 PM   #52 (permalink)
dremd
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Originally Posted by diesel_john View Post
the 854cc Yanmar burns about a half gal./hr. and would be plenty for a 1000# car. think small engine and lots of gears in case you come up to a big hill. it is reasonably smooth too i have one in my HPX gator which is 1400#.

the tractor market has diesels from 12 to over 500 HP.
What is the HP/ Torque ratings on your 854cc Yanmar?
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