Jul 05, 2011 · 2.0 GPH for 12 hrs/day = 24 gallons/day in "wasted" fuel. Given the current prices of $3.70/gal, that means you spend $88/day on fuel while not actually making any money moving the load. One can get a DAMNED nice hotel for that price with breakfast! '93 F-250 HD, 7.3L IDI, 5spd - FARM TRUCK.