mechanic28

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with the price of diesel at the mo,the cricket club i play for and maintain the ground for is really struggling to keep the ground up!(with regards to fuel costs!)we have a diesel tractor and roller so wanting to get red diesel for her,as surely its legeal as it not used on the road etc!!!just dont know where to get it from!have thought about asking the local farmer but not sure if he is allowed to sale it too us!

g1234

my local morrisons sell it worth a try

TIFF

WHATEVER

I have some red diesel for my mower aswell

mechanic28

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red diesel????never seen it on a forecourt?

mechanic28

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this is the honest truth!

TIFF

A few garages near me sell it but you have to prove who you are and what company you want it for.......

fuzzy

go into any local building sites and offer the head labourer a tenner for a jerry can full. most sites with plant have red diesel bowsers.
ive heard this works.
get caught by customs using it on the road and bend over and lube up.

mechanic28

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hmm cool!maybe u can apply for a card or something from the government to buy it?

Dangerous Malcolm..

If you look in the yellow pages for fuel suppliers you should be able to find one, I think you can even get it from Opie oils. Just need storage tank and you're away.

mechanic28

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problem is we only use around 100 litres of diesel a year but the cost is still killing us so red diesel would help will have to look into if someone delivers 100 litre containers

fuzzy

someone told me its about 60p per litre so less than half the forecourt price.

steven mc kay

red diesel is now 70 pence per lt so its only half the price of clear diesel now. we believe you its for the tractor

mechanic28

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70p would still save us alot of money as it only a small club i tell ya its for a tractor 1952 ferguson 2.4 diesel beast

fuzzy

i believe theres some wonder pills you can put in to kill the red die.

mechanic28

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why does no one beleive me

S1rst

One of my local jet stations used to sell it straight out of a pump in the corner. It was about 40p a litre around 3 years ago. We used to use it in the stream cleaners at work.

I bet theres sooooo many people on the road using it now though due to the price of fuel at the moment. Obviously if they get caught then they'll get buggered and i think you can get the car crushed too! I wouldnt risk it as i know near me theres loads of vosa vans about testing vehicles for fuel.

By the way, i think it runs the same in normal vehicles so youll just get a bit of smoke really. But that wont affect you as its for the tractor at work right?

mechanic28

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yes its is for a tractor!!!

fuzzy

i get red diesel for my tractor as well. one day ill buy myself that tractor.......

S1rst

mechanic28

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u can have ago on our one if u like,see if u like the drive of it

pau1rs

so can you use a tractor on the road with red diesel...?

fuzzy

im sure i can imagine how it drives. after all it is an imaginary tractor

mechanic28

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here is said tractor

fuzzy

and heres me on mine.and not a google image.

C4llyT

ABout £2.50 a week, can't you all chip in ten pence or take turns giving up a pint once a week?
Fuck me

mechanic28

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remember its only during the summer works out around £15 a week not alot i know but it does eat into the yearly profits

mechanic28

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nice motor there fella!certainly looks alot more comfortable then our one

focusjohn

biodiesel ftw go on google and type in make your own biodiesel.

steven mc kay

nice tractor there mate .

mechanic28

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cheers does some good willeys(sp) when the cutters are up

S1rst

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G5g_HwgD24

pani_k

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is there any difference between red diesel and normal? colour or smell? never seen it before and don't know what it is. and what's the worst that can happen to you if caught (how could you get caught)? loads of people are saying you get a proper arse raping if you get caught.

mechanic28

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GlenS

Do you not think there might be a clue in the name "Red Diesel"?

Pete.W

yes you can, AFAIK and remember its a £500 fine if they find red when they have dipped your car tank. But i really wouldn't try it.

Jet garages seem to sell it at the odd forecourt round here, i know of the odd other garages that do so aswell.
If the farmer has any sense he aught to say no because its not worth it for him to sell on (customs and excise etc..)but you never know what can happen if you have a handful of cash.

Dangerous Malcolm..

It's simply dyed red for tax reasons, in Southern Ireland it's dyed green. It makes more sense to me if the farmers etc kept their fuel receipts and claimed the VAT back, then there'd be no need for different colours.

dave_si

Dont forget about servicing time either

m_nettleship

pmsl

philpy-si

My mate ran his 205 on red for 18 months, used to get it for free from a family member with a farm. When he got caught after someone grassed he got a £150 fine as he was only 19 and first offence. He told them it was a one off etc etc. Like he said £150 for 18 months worth of fuel isnt a bad deal! Although he was told if you get caught again you'll be in some serious trouble!

Toe Knee

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Is basically just the colour as its dyed red and is easy for them to tell if u get stopped using it. If ur lucky u get a fine but they have gone to the extreme of crushing cars aswell now!!


Theres a place near me that does it for 60p per litre as well as bio diesel and normal diesel all from the pump!!