Here are the main differences between electric and diesel equipment:
Electric Equipment:
- Powered by electricity
- Generally quieter than diesel equipment
- Emits no exhaust fumes or other pollutants
- Generally requires less maintenance than diesel equipment
- May have a lower operating cost than diesel equipment
- May be less powerful than diesel equipment
- May require access to an electrical outlet or generator
Diesel Equipment:
- Powered by diesel fuel
- Generally louder than electric equipment
- Emits exhaust fumes and other pollutants
- Generally requires more maintenance than electric equipment
- May have a higher operating cost than electric equipment
- May be more powerful than electric equipment
- May not require access to an electrical outlet or generator