There is a wide range of bakkies available on the market that was made for a wide range of different reasons for use. This sparked a debate on whether petrol or diesel bakkies are better, it will all depend on what you intend on using the bakkie for.
Below we have a quick comparison in order to help with your decision on whether a petrol or diesel bakkie would be more suited to your specific needs.
| Diesel | Petrol |
| Diesel provides the bakkie with that extra boost needed to transport a heavy load such as machinery and equipment. It’s this boost that allows travelling on off-site routes possible. | A petrol fuelled car provides the bakkie with the necessary speed to get from A to B. |
| Filling your bakkie with diesel is initially more expensive than petrol, however, one tank of diesel gets you further than one tank of petrol. | Petrol is cheaper at the pump however you’ll need to refuel more often. |
| Servicing a diesel bakkie is more expensive than one that runs on petrol. | Petrol is fuel efficient when travelling shorter distances. |
| Engines are more durable. | Comfortable and smooth ride. |
| Less likely to stall. | |
| Shudders when idling. |
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