For many Canadian farms, choosing a grain dryer eventually leads to one practical question:
Natural gas or propane?
On paper, the two fuels do the same job.
Both can produce the heat required to remove moisture from wheat, canola, barley, corn and other grain.
Many modern dryers can be ordered for either fuel.
But the economics and logistics can be very different.
Natural gas is often attractive where pipeline service already reaches the farm because there is no bulk fuel tank to refill during harvest and the cost per unit of useful energy can be favourable.
Propane has a different strength.
It does not require a natural gas pipeline.
A farm can install propane storage almost anywhere a compliant fuel system can be built, making it a practical option for remote yards, portable dryers and farms where extending natural gas service would be expensive or impossible.
The better fuel therefore depends on much more than the price shown on a bill.
You need to consider:
- fuel cost per unit of energy
- annual drying volume
- moisture removal
- natural gas connection cost
- propane tank infrastructure
- fuel delivery logistics
- dryer size
- burner requirements
- future expansion
- portability
- local service availability
This guide explains how to compare those factors for Canadian grain drying.
Natural Gas vs Propane Quick Comparison
| Factor | Natural Gas | Propane |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel delivery | Pipeline | Bulk tank and truck delivery |
| Rural availability | Depends on local gas network | Available well beyond pipeline networks |
| On-site fuel storage | Usually not required | Required |
| Refilling during harvest | No bulk tank refill | May require deliveries |
| Upfront infrastructure | Gas service, meter, regulator, piping | Tank, regulator, piping, fill access |
| Portability | Low | Better |
| Large seasonal drying volumes | Often attractive if service exists | Possible, but fuel logistics become more important |
| Remote farm sites | May not be available | Strong option |
| Fuel price comparison | Usually sold by m³ or GJ | Usually sold by litre |
| Energy content | Approx. 37.5 MJ/m³ | Approx. 25.3 MJ/L |
| Common dryer compatibility | Many GSI, Super-B and other dryers | Many GSI, Super-B, GT and other dryers |
| Best fit | Permanent sites with gas service | Farms without economical pipeline access |
The important word is economical.
Natural gas being technically available several kilometres away does not necessarily make it the best choice.
Likewise, propane being easy to install does not automatically make it the lowest-cost fuel over twenty harvest seasons.
First, Compare Fuel on the Same Energy Basis
One of the biggest mistakes in natural gas versus propane comparisons is looking directly at:
$/m³ of natural gas
versus
$/L of propane
Those numbers cannot be compared directly because a cubic metre of natural gas and a litre of propane contain different amounts of energy.
Natural Resources Canada uses approximate energy contents of:
- Natural gas: 37.5 MJ/m³
- Propane: 25.3 MJ/L
Since one gigajoule equals 1,000 megajoules, you can convert both fuels into dollars per gigajoule.
That gives you a much more useful comparison.
How to Calculate Natural Gas Cost per GJ
If your total variable natural gas cost is expressed in dollars per cubic metre:
Natural gas $/GJ = $/m³ × 26.67
Example structure:
If your effective variable gas cost is:
$X.XX/m³
Multiply by:
26.67
to estimate:
$XX.XX/GJ
Do not use only the commodity price if your bill also has variable delivery charges that increase with consumption.
For a dryer comparison, the goal is to estimate the incremental cost of consuming another unit of gas.
Fixed monthly account charges should be considered separately when deciding whether a new natural gas service makes financial sense.
How to Calculate Propane Cost per GJ
Propane contains approximately 25.3 MJ per litre.
That means approximately 39.5 litres contain one gigajoule of energy.
So:
Propane $/GJ = $/L × 39.53
If your supplier quotes propane by litre, multiply that price by approximately 39.5.
Now natural gas and propane can be compared using the same energy unit.
This does not yet tell you the exact cost to dry one bushel.
But it gives you a much cleaner starting point.
Do Not Compare Fuel Price per Unit Alone
Even $/GJ is not the entire story.
Drying cost also depends on how effectively the dryer uses that heat.
Two dryers using the same fuel can have different energy consumption because of:
- dryer design
- airflow
- grain column depth
- heat recovery
- cooling method
- plenum temperature
- incoming grain moisture
- ambient temperature
- grain cleanliness
- dryer loading
This is why the most useful operating comparison is eventually:
fuel cost per bushel per point of moisture removed
For example, drying 100,000 bushels of wheat by two percentage points is a very different job from drying the same amount of corn by ten points.
The fuel decision should be based on the work your farm actually performs.
Natural Gas Advantages
No Bulk Fuel Deliveries During Harvest
One of the biggest operational advantages of natural gas is continuous pipeline supply.
You do not need to watch a propane tank level while:
- combines are running
- trucks are moving
- the dryer is operating around the clock
- weather is threatening
For a large drying operation, eliminating one more harvest logistics problem has value.
Strong Fit for Permanent Grain Sites
Natural gas works particularly well when the dryer is permanently installed at a developed grain site.
The farm may already have:
- wet holding
- grain legs
- conveyors
- electrical service
- bins
- automation
Adding a permanent gas supply fits that type of system naturally.
Attractive for High Annual Fuel Consumption
The more fuel the farm consumes every year, the more important the difference in energy price becomes.
A small farm operating the dryer for a few days may not save enough fuel to justify an expensive gas-line extension.
A large farm running a high-BTU dryer for hundreds of hours has a very different calculation.
Even a relatively small difference in $/GJ can become significant over millions of BTUs per hour and many harvest seasons.
No Large Propane Inventory Required on the Farm
Natural gas arrives through the distribution system.
The farm does not need to maintain enough propane storage to supply the dryer through a long drying run.
That frees the operation from another piece of on-site fuel infrastructure.
Natural Gas Disadvantages
Pipeline Access Is Required
This is the biggest limitation.
Not every rural Canadian farm has natural gas at the yard.
The nearest gas line may be:
- beside the property
- across the road
- hundreds of metres away
- several kilometres away
- unavailable entirely
The cost difference between those situations can be enormous.
Connection Cost Can Change the Economics
A natural gas dryer may have a lower operating cost but still be the worse investment if bringing gas to the yard requires major infrastructure.
Potential costs can include:
- utility extension
- meter
- regulator
- trenching
- gas piping
- permits
- inspections
- burner configuration
- contractor labour
This cost should be compared against annual fuel savings.
Natural Gas Payback Calculation
A simple calculation can help.
Suppose natural gas infrastructure costs:
Connection cost = C
And you expect natural gas to save:
Annual fuel savings = S
Then:
Simple payback = C ÷ S
If a connection costs $30,000 and saves $10,000 per drying season:
$30,000 ÷ $10,000 = 3 seasons
That may be attractive.
If the same connection saves only $1,500 each season:
$30,000 ÷ $1,500 = 20 seasons
That is a completely different investment.
The actual numbers must come from your farm’s fuel quotes and expected dryer use.
Propane Advantages
It Can Go Where Pipelines Do Not
This is propane’s biggest advantage.
The fuel can be delivered by truck to rural sites outside natural gas distribution networks.
That can make propane the obvious choice for:
- remote farmyards
- new bin sites
- rented or secondary yards
- portable dryer installations
- farms where gas-line extension is prohibitively expensive
The Canadian Propane Association specifically emphasizes propane’s ability to serve customers beyond conventional pipeline networks.
Faster Infrastructure Decisions
A farm does not necessarily have to wait for a utility network extension.
A propane supplier can help determine appropriate storage and delivery requirements for a compliant installation.
This can make propane attractive when the dryer needs to be operational before the next harvest.
Better Fit for Portable Dryers
A dryer described as portable loses some of that flexibility if it is permanently tied to one natural gas service.
Propane storage and supply can make more sense where equipment may eventually move to another yard.
This is especially relevant with smaller recirculating batch dryers.
Widely Used on Farm Dryers
Propane is not a compromise fuel that only small dryers use.
Many high-capacity dryers can operate on LP.
GSI offers LP configurations across much of its portable and tower dryer range.
Super-B SQ dryers can also be configured for LP.
Some GT recirculating batch dryers documented on Aglist are specifically equipped for propane and include a vaporizer.
So propane can serve anything from a relatively small farm batch dryer to a major continuous-flow installation.
Propane Disadvantages
You Need On-Site Storage
A propane dryer needs fuel inventory available at the site.
Tank capacity needs to match:
- dryer burner size
- operating hours
- expected consumption
- supplier delivery schedule
- harvest conditions
A small residential-style propane installation should not simply be assumed to support a large grain dryer.
Dryer fuel demand can be enormous.
Delivery Becomes Part of Harvest Logistics
A pipeline does not need a truck to arrive.
Propane does.
That means the farm needs to think about:
- tank level
- delivery schedule
- supplier availability
- road access
- weekend operation
- weather
- peak harvest demand
The Canadian Propane Association recommends maintaining adequate supply and planning deliveries before fuel becomes critically low.
That advice becomes even more important when a dryer is consuming fuel continuously.
Storage Takes Space
Bulk propane tanks require an appropriate site and safe clearances.
The installation needs to work around:
- grain bins
- roads
- dryer
- ignition sources
- power infrastructure
- snow removal
- delivery-truck access
Planning the fuel system should be part of the grain-site design, not something added after the dryer arrives.
What About Propane in Cold Weather?
This topic is often oversimplified.
You may hear that propane “doesn’t work in the cold.”
That is not a useful way to describe a properly designed grain-dryer system.
Many grain dryers designed for liquid propane use a liquid withdrawal system and dryer-mounted vaporizer.
For example, GSI documentation includes specific LP vaporizer systems, and several GT dryers include a vaporizer as standard equipment.
So the correct question is not simply:
Will propane vaporize outside when it is cold?
It is:
Was the entire LP fuel system correctly sized and configured for the burner’s demand and expected operating conditions?
Tank sizing, fuel withdrawal design, regulator configuration and dryer burner requirements need to match.
This is one reason fuel-system design should be done with the dryer dealer, propane supplier and qualified gas installer.
Propane Supply Still Matters in Cold Weather
Even with a properly designed LP system, winter logistics matter.
Cold weather can coincide with:
- increased propane demand
- difficult road conditions
- delayed deliveries
- snow around tanks
The Canadian Propane Association recommends filling tanks early and maintaining adequate supply before severe winter conditions.
For grain drying, the same principle applies during a late, cold harvest.
Do not wait until the dryer is nearly out of fuel before thinking about the next load.
Natural Gas Pressure and Volume Matter Too
Natural gas is not automatically simple just because a pipeline reaches the yard.
A large dryer requires substantial gas volume at the correct regulated pressure.
GSI installation documentation, for example, specifies both fuel pressure and sufficient gas volume for the dryer.
A small existing farm service designed for a shop heater may not necessarily support a multi-million-BTU grain dryer.
Before choosing natural gas, confirm that the utility and gas contractor can supply the dryer at full burner demand.
The question is not:
Do I have natural gas?
It is:
Do I have enough natural gas capacity for this dryer?
One BTU Is Still One BTU
A properly configured burner does not make propane “hotter” in a way that automatically dries grain faster.
Drying performance depends on the burner’s heat output, airflow and dryer design.
A 5 million BTU/h burner is delivering a heat rate of roughly 5 million BTU/h whether it is properly configured for natural gas or LP.
The fuels require different burner and fuel-system arrangements because their properties differ.
But simply choosing propane does not automatically increase rated dryer capacity.
Likewise, natural gas does not automatically dry more gently.
Grain quality depends on how the entire dryer is operated.
Do Natural Gas and Propane Change Dryer Capacity?
For a manufacturer-approved NG or LP configuration, published dryer capacity is generally based on the dryer being able to receive the required fuel supply.
The fuel system must be capable of maintaining burner output.
If it cannot, the dryer may not achieve rated performance.
This can happen with either fuel.
Natural gas problem
Insufficient pipe capacity or service pressure.
Propane problem
Insufficient fuel system or storage configuration.
The solution is proper system sizing, not assuming one fuel is inherently stronger.
Which Fuel Is Better for GSI Dryers?
Many dryers in the GSI grain dryer lineup are available for LP or natural gas.
For example, the GSI 1200 and 2300 Series models documented on Aglist commonly list both fuels.
That means a GSI buyer often has a genuine fuel choice.
Choose natural gas when:
- an adequate gas service is already available
- the dryer will be permanently installed
- annual drying volume is substantial
- avoiding propane deliveries has value
Choose LP when:
- gas service is unavailable
- gas extension cost is high
- site flexibility matters
- propane storage can be installed economically
For a large GSI installation, get both a gas-service quote and a propane-system quote before ordering the final fuel configuration.
Which Fuel Is Better for Super-B Dryers?
The Super-B grain dryer lineup also provides LP and natural gas configurations.
This makes the fuel decision especially important as dryer size increases.
A small SQ dryer running intermittently may not consume enough fuel annually to justify an expensive natural gas extension.
A larger dryer running long hours every fall creates a much stronger case for comparing long-term NG costs.
Read the Super-B Grain Dryers Canadian Buyer’s Guide for a deeper look at the SQ lineup.
What About GT Batch Dryers?
This is where checking the specific dryer becomes important.
Several GT recirculating batch machines currently documented on Aglist are propane-fuelled.
Examples include:
These machines include propane-related fuel equipment such as a vaporizer in their documented configurations.
This shows why fuel selection cannot always be separated from dryer selection.
You may decide that a particular simple batch dryer is the best fit for your operation, and its standard fuel arrangement may already point you toward propane.
For a broader architecture comparison, see Batch vs Continuous-Flow vs Mixed-Flow Grain Dryers.
Natural Gas vs Propane for a Small Farm
For a smaller drying operation, propane can be very attractive.
Suppose the farm dries only a limited number of bushels in years when harvest conditions require it.
Even if natural gas would be cheaper per GJ, annual savings may be relatively small.
If natural gas service requires a major new connection, payback could take many years.
Propane avoids that large fixed investment.
This becomes especially logical when the dryer is:
- small
- portable
- batch operated
- used intermittently
The higher-volume the drying operation becomes, the more important long-term fuel cost becomes.
Natural Gas vs Propane for a Large Farm
At high drying volumes, the calculation changes.
A large continuous-flow dryer may operate for hundreds of hours.
Fuel consumption can become one of the largest variable costs in the drying system.
At that scale, even a modest reduction in cost per gigajoule can create substantial annual savings.
Natural gas therefore deserves serious consideration when adequate pipeline service can be brought to the grain site at a reasonable cost.
But do not compare only fuel cost.
A large site also needs:
- sufficient electrical service
- wet holding
- high-capacity grain handling
- adequate dry storage
- cooling capacity
- reliable automation
The Grain Dryer Sizing Guide can help determine the capacity you actually need before choosing fuel infrastructure.
What If You Dry Only in Wet Years?
This is an important Canadian use case.
Some Prairie farms may barely use a dryer in one year and run it continuously in another.
That makes fixed infrastructure harder to evaluate.
Natural gas may provide lower operating cost when the dryer is running, but a large gas-service investment still exists during years when the dryer barely operates.
Propane shifts more of the expense toward actual fuel consumption.
That can make it attractive where drying demand is highly variable from season to season.
This is why average annual drying volume over several years is more useful than looking at one unusually wet harvest.
What If You Expect the Farm to Grow?
Future volume matters.
A dryer installation is not a one-year decision.
Ask:
- Will another combine be added?
- Will rented acreage increase?
- Will more grain be dried instead of aerated?
- Will corn acreage grow?
- Will another dryer module be added?
- Will the grain site become permanent?
A propane system that is ideal today may need major expansion later.
A natural gas connection that looks expensive now may become more attractive if drying volume doubles.
Use realistic growth assumptions rather than designing around the largest farm you can imagine.
Natural Gas vs Propane for Wheat
Wheat often requires relatively modest moisture removal compared with wet corn.
That means some Prairie farms can handle wheat drying with smaller equipment and fewer annual burner hours.
For those operations, infrastructure cost may matter more than small differences in fuel price.
A farm drying very large volumes of tough wheat is different.
High annual throughput can make natural gas economics increasingly attractive when service is available.
Natural Gas vs Propane for Canola
The fuel choice itself does not determine whether a dryer is good for canola.
More important factors include:
- temperature control
- airflow
- small-grain compatibility
- screen configuration
- moisture sensing
- operator settings
Propane and natural gas can both provide the required burner heat when the dryer is properly configured.
The fuel decision should therefore be based primarily on economics and infrastructure rather than assuming one fuel is inherently safer for the crop.
Natural Gas vs Propane for Corn
Corn can make fuel economics much more important.
Removing ten points of moisture from a large volume of corn requires much more energy than taking a few points out of wheat.
This can dramatically increase annual fuel consumption.
For farms drying substantial corn acreage every year, natural gas infrastructure can become easier to justify if adequate service is available.
But propane remains entirely viable where pipeline access is poor.
The key is having enough storage and delivery capacity to keep a high-output dryer supplied.
What About Electricity?
Electric motors run:
- fans
- augers
- conveyors
- metering systems
- controls
But electricity generally does not replace the main gas burner on the types of high-capacity farm dryers discussed here.
The dryer project therefore has two separate energy questions:
- Can the farm supply enough electrical power?
- Can the farm supply enough burner fuel?
A site may have excellent natural gas service but insufficient electrical capacity for the dryer motors.
Or it may have three-phase power but no economical natural gas connection.
Both need to be checked during planning.
Do Not Forget Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Power
Fuel choice and electrical choice are separate.
For example, some GSI models are available with single-phase electrical configurations while larger models require three-phase service.
A farmer can therefore choose propane versus natural gas and still discover that electrical infrastructure is the real project constraint.
The entire system needs to be evaluated together.
Can You Convert a Grain Dryer From Propane to Natural Gas?
Some dryer families are available in either fuel configuration, and conversions may be possible with manufacturer-approved parts and procedures.
But this should not be treated as a simple DIY burner adjustment.
Natural gas and propane require different fuel-system configurations, pressures and components.
Any conversion should be:
- supported by the dryer manufacturer
- performed using the correct components
- completed by qualified personnel
- inspected as required
Do not assume that because two versions of the same dryer exist, changing fuel is simply a matter of turning a regulator.
Canadian Gas Installation Requirements
Fuel systems for grain dryers are safety-critical infrastructure.
Manufacturer installation documentation references applicable Canadian gas codes, including CSA requirements for natural gas and propane systems.
The exact installation must comply with applicable provincial requirements and the authority having jurisdiction.
Aglist specifications can help compare dryers.
They should not be used as installation instructions.
A qualified gas professional should design, convert and commission the fuel system.
New Dryer: Choose Fuel Before Ordering
For a new machine, settle the major fuel question early.
Before placing the order, obtain:
Natural gas information
- Is service available?
- What flow can the utility provide?
- What pressure is available?
- What will connection cost?
- What are the variable rates?
- How long will installation take?
Propane information
- What tank capacity is recommended?
- Is the dryer liquid or vapour withdrawal?
- What delivery frequency is expected?
- What will the tank installation cost?
- Can delivery trucks access the site in harvest conditions?
- What local contract or seasonal pricing is available?
Then compare total ownership cost rather than burner fuel price alone.
Used Dryer: Verify the Fuel Configuration
Fuel configuration becomes especially important when buying used.
Do not assume a used dryer advertised as “LP/NG capable” is currently equipped for both.
Check:
- data plate
- burner configuration
- valves
- regulators
- vaporizer if applicable
- controls
- previous fuel
- manufacturer conversion requirements
A low purchase price can become less attractive if converting the machine requires substantial work.
For older dryers, availability of approved fuel-system components should also be checked before purchase.
A Better Way to Compare Total Cost
Instead of asking:
Which fuel is cheaper?
Build a simple ten-year comparison.
Natural gas
Add:
- gas connection
- meter or service work
- piping
- installation
- annual fuel cost
- fixed service charges
- maintenance
Propane
Add:
- tank installation or lease
- piping
- regulator system
- annual propane cost
- delivery charges if applicable
- maintenance
Then compare the total over the expected ownership period.
For a large dryer, use several fuel-price scenarios.
Fuel prices move.
A decision that only works under one exact price assumption is not very robust.
Simple Fuel Comparison Worksheet
Step 1: Calculate propane $/GJ
Propane price per litre × 39.53
Step 2: Calculate effective natural gas $/GJ
Use the current delivered variable rate from your gas provider.
If working from a $/m³ rate:
Natural gas price per m³ × 26.67
Step 3: Estimate annual dryer energy use
The best source is:
- your existing dryer fuel history
- manufacturer fuel projections
- dealer calculations based on your crop and moisture removal
Step 4: Multiply by energy cost
Annual GJ × fuel cost per GJ
Step 5: Add infrastructure
Include tanks or gas connection.
Step 6: Compare several years
Five, ten and fifteen-year ownership windows can produce very different conclusions.
What Not to Do
Do not compare $/L directly with $/m³
They represent different amounts of energy.
Do not use only the natural gas commodity rate
Delivery and other consumption-related charges may matter.
Do not ignore connection cost
Cheap energy is not cheap if accessing it requires an uneconomic infrastructure project.
Do not undersize propane storage
The dryer has to receive fuel at full burner demand.
Do not assume an existing gas line is large enough
Confirm available pressure and volume.
Do not order the dryer before confirming the fuel system
The dryer, burner and site need to be planned together.
Do not perform an unapproved fuel conversion yourself
Gas systems require correct manufacturer components and qualified installation.
Which Fuel Should You Choose?
Choose natural gas when:
- adequate natural gas service already reaches the yard
- connection cost is reasonable
- the dryer is permanently installed
- annual drying volume is substantial
- the dryer runs many hours each season
- avoiding fuel deliveries is valuable
- future farm growth will increase fuel use
Choose propane when:
- natural gas is unavailable
- gas extension cost is high
- the dryer is portable
- annual drying volume is moderate or intermittent
- the dryer itself is designed around LP
- flexibility matters
- a secondary grain site may be moved or expanded
Our Verdict
There is no universal winner between natural gas and propane.
For a large permanent grain site with an adequate gas connection, natural gas deserves serious consideration because high annual fuel consumption can justify the infrastructure and pipeline supply removes the need for propane deliveries during harvest.
For a farm without economical gas access, propane is not a second-rate alternative.
It is one of the most practical ways to supply a grain dryer in rural Canada.
Propane can serve everything from smaller recirculating batch dryers to large continuous-flow systems.
The key is correct fuel-system sizing and reliable delivery.
The best decision is therefore not:
Which fuel costs less today?
It is:
Which fuel gives this farm the lowest practical cost over the life of the drying system?
Compare fuel on a common $/GJ basis.
Estimate realistic annual drying volume.
Include infrastructure.
Consider future expansion.
Then make sure the fuel system can support the dryer’s full burner demand.
For help choosing dryer capacity first, read the Grain Dryer Sizing Guide.
To compare drying architectures, see Batch vs Continuous-Flow vs Mixed-Flow Grain Dryers.
Or browse all Grain Dryers on Aglist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is natural gas cheaper than propane for grain drying?
Natural gas can have a lower delivered cost per unit of energy in many locations, particularly where adequate pipeline service already exists. The correct comparison uses your current local delivered rates and includes infrastructure costs.
How do I compare propane and natural gas prices?
Convert both to dollars per gigajoule. Natural Resources Canada lists approximately 37.5 MJ/m³ for natural gas and 25.3 MJ/L for propane.
How many litres of propane equal one gigajoule?
Using 25.3 MJ/L, approximately 39.5 litres of propane contain one gigajoule of energy.
How many cubic metres of natural gas equal one gigajoule?
Using approximately 37.5 MJ/m³, about 26.7 cubic metres contain one gigajoule.
Can a GSI grain dryer run on propane?
Many GSI portable and tower dryers are offered in LP configurations.
Can a GSI dryer run on natural gas?
Many GSI dryers are available for either natural gas or LP, depending on model and configuration.
Can Super-B dryers use natural gas or propane?
Current Super-B SQ Series dryers can be configured for LP or natural gas.
What fuel do GT grain dryers use?
Several current GT recirculating batch models documented on Aglist are configured for propane and include a vaporizer. Confirm the exact model before purchase.
Does propane work for grain drying in cold Canadian weather?
Yes, when the dryer and propane system are properly designed for the required fuel demand and operating conditions. Many grain dryers use liquid LP systems with a vaporizer rather than relying only on natural tank vaporization.
Does natural gas require a storage tank?
Normally no. Natural gas is delivered through a pipeline connection.
Does propane require a storage tank?
Yes. A bulk propane installation is required and needs to be sized for the dryer’s fuel demand and delivery schedule.
Is propane better for portable grain dryers?
It can be. Propane does not tie the dryer to a natural gas pipeline, which can preserve more installation flexibility.
Is natural gas better for a large grain dryer?
It can be particularly attractive for high annual drying volumes when adequate gas service is already available or can be installed economically.
Does natural gas dry grain faster than propane?
Not simply because of the fuel. A properly configured dryer should deliver its designed burner output using the approved fuel. Dryer architecture, heat output, airflow and moisture removal determine performance.
Can I convert an LP grain dryer to natural gas?
Some dryer models may support manufacturer-approved conversion, but the process requires the correct components and qualified installation. Check the exact model with the manufacturer or dealer.
Should I choose fuel before choosing a grain dryer?
The decisions should be made together. Some dryer families support both fuels, while others may be primarily configured for one. Fuel availability can therefore influence which dryer makes the most sense.
What else should I check besides fuel?
Dryer capacity, moisture removal, wet holding, electrical service, grain handling, storage, cooling capacity and dealer support should all be evaluated before choosing a drying system.
