”This chart explains the link between poor maintenance and higher diesel consumption really well. A 200 HP tractor needs around 20,000 litres of diesel for 1,000 hours work, so fuel efficiency is clearly crucial. Even more complex maintenance tasks pay their way quickly. Replacing worn injection nozzles, for example, can save you around 1,000 litres of diesel. Poor maintenance means you could be wasting up to 15% of the fuel you pay for. That makes a big difference to your business results. Energy costs account for around 20% of your total expenses, so that 15% extra would swallow up 3% of your operating margin – and a fair share of your
profit too.“