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Old 07-11-2019, 10:12 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
I too would favor a 50hp at 2800 vs. a 38 at 3600. Your cruise rpm will be a good bit lower. I just don't like the sound of a diesel spinning way over 2000rpm at cruise. Something very pleasant about 1800 for a wide range of engines.

I'll have a look at Beta's offerings.



I have ran equipment with both high revving diesel and low revving diesel. I much prefered the low revvers. They didn't require hearing protection.
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