Orchard Block Fuel Use Calculator
Penn State Cooperative Extension


This program is designed to estimate the amount of fuel used in a single orchard block for the duration of one growing season. Enter parameters for an existing block and calculate values. By changing parameters, you may compare the fuel consumption of different configurations within the same size block. For an explanation of each input and a detailed explanation of the program click here.
Area of Block: acres
Block Layout:
Row Spacing: feet
Number of Mowings:
Number of Sprays:
Tractor Model used with Mower: horsepower
Tractor Model used with Sprayer: horsepower
PTO Power Required for Mower: horsepower
PTO Power Required for Sprayer: horsepower
Current Price of Diesel: $ per gallon
Expected Yield: bushels/acre
When the above values have been entered click CALCULATE
Time Mowing: hours
Time Spraying: hours
Fuel Use: gallons
Annual Cost: $
Cost per Bushel: $

**This calculator tool was developed by Alex Leslie in cooperation with Drs Paul Heinemann (hzh@psu.edu) and Daniel Ciolkosz (dec109@psu.edu)**