By using propane-powered mowers your business could be saving money and the environment. That’s because propane engines run clean without sacrificing performance – delivering approximately 20 percent savings on fuel costs over gasoline while reducing hydrocarbon emissions by nearly 70 percent. Atop the federal government's environmental agenda is the need to reduce air pollution from engines. The use of clean-burning fuels is critical to achieving this goal and propane is federally approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a clean-burning fuel. Propane is also contained in a sealed, pressure-tight system at all times, and there are no evaporative emissions – thus eliminating a significant source of secondary pollution. Propane’s environmental benefits: Propane’s octane rating is 104 (compared to premium gasoline at 91-92), allowing for a higher compression ratio in the engine and greater engine efficiency, which ultimately leads to reductions in certain exhaust emissions, such as carbon monoxide Propane is listed as an approved alternative fuel in the 1990 Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Benefits of propane-powered mowers: Lower fuel cost than gasoline Lower emissions than gasoline mowers Longer run times between refueling Easier/cleaner refueling than gasoline mowers Can eliminate fuel theft Will not contaminate soil or water In this competitive landscape business environment you owe it to yourself to check out propane-powered mowers. Visit Dixie Chopper and EnviroGard websites for more information about their propane-powered mowers’ mechanical specifications and availability, and to find a dealer near you. PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL