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Irrigation Operating Cost Calculator

By entering fuel costs in the fields below, you can perform a simple comparison of operating costs associated with irrigating using electric, diesel, propane, and natural gas motors.

          Electricity Cost           Diesel Cost
$ avg. per kWh $ avg. per gallon

 

          Propane Cost           Natural Gas Cost
$
avg. per gallon $ avg. per therm

Click on the button below to view the operating cost charts:


Comparison assumes a center pivot operation with a total of 130 irrigated acres. Systems deliver 800 gallons per minute at 35 psi and 12-acre inches of water delivered with a yield of 186 bushels of corn. Well has depth of 200 ft., with column height of 186 ft., a lift of 50 ft., and head of 131 ft.

This comparison tool is for estimation purposes only. Actual costs will depend upon individual circumstances.