What is the Farm Pump Running Cost Calculator (Electric vs Diesel)?
Irrigation is a big cost, and it depends a lot on the type of pump. Electric motors, diesel engines and solar pumps all have very different running costs.
Enter your pump HP, hours per day and days in the season. Add your electricity rate and motor efficiency, and your diesel use and price. We show the cost per hour, per day, per season and per acre for both electric and diesel, and how much one saves over the other.
How to use it
- Enter pump HP, hours per day and season days.
- Enter electricity rate, motor efficiency and fixed charges.
- Enter diesel use per hour and diesel price.
- Compare the season cost of electric and diesel.
Why people like this tool
Side by side
Electric and diesel costs in one table.
Units used
Know the kWh your motor will consume.
Per acre cost
Add area per hour to see cost per acre.
Solar hint
Use the saving to judge a solar pump.
