2320 Question

[Pushing_Tin]

Hi all, a question for the JD experts out there. The 2320 is my first tractor and I have been running it at full 3000 rpm all the time with just the FEL. Is this bad for the tractor? I had assumed that since that was where the PTO was rated it was just fine, but somebody told me today that I should not be running wide open all the time.

Am I doing a bad thing, or is he a moron?

 

[kennyd]

There is no problem at all running your machine at it's full rated RPM, that is what it's designed for.

 

[kvjohndeere]

Hi all, a question for the JD experts out there. The 2320 is my first tractor and I have been running it at full 3000 rpm all the time with just the FEL. Is this bad for the tractor? I had assumed that since that was where the PTO was rated it was just fine, but somebody told me today that I should not be running wide open all the time.

Am I doing a bad thing, or is he a moron?

Push That Diesel too its Limits Go for it is it still under warranty ????? If it is dont worry about it ! Im thinking Of puttin a K&N Air filter on Mine ! for more power & fuel Economy ! A turbo charger would be nice LOL !

 

[2Malamutes]

I have been running it at full 3000 rpm all the time with just the FEL. Is this bad for the tractor? I had assumed that since that was where the PTO was rated it was just fine,

Is it bad for the tractor? No. But it probably isn't necessary as the FEL doesn't run off the PTO. You'll go through fuel faster running wide open all of the time.

 

[EdC]

Pushing_Tin

Far from an expert but I have had good success using the FEL with the tractor between 2500 and 2800 rpm depending on what I am doing. Digging is 2800, just moving material 2500-2600. The engine will turn 3000 but just like any other engine the closer you run it to the limits the shorter it will last. Now that might be 5000 hrs instead of 6000 who knows.

If you have not picked up a tooth bar yet I sure recommend them. Makes digging much easier.

 

[flyngti]

When I got my 2320, the dealer told me that I should operate at around 1800 RPM for general work. I don't use either PTO and have not needed to use "full throttle." I don't think I have ever been above 2500 RPM for anything and the tractor seems to work just fine. I start at around 1800RPM -- if work seems slow or bogged down, I'll bump it up as needed. I don't think there is a need to run at 3000 RPM all the time. It'll just burn fuel at $3.75/gal that much faster.

 

[Pushing_Tin]

Thanks guys, since I've always run it at 3000rpm anything else seems slow and bogged down. Maybe I'll just get used to it. Any other thought out there please chime in!

 

[steveschlutt]

Higher RPM's do help improve loader response time. I have a 2210, and I run it at or near full RPM when doing a lot of loader work, especially heavy snow, and of course while mowing. It does drink more fuel, but there's a lot less waiting for loader response, as the hydraulics operate much faster as a result.

 

[JiminGa]

run it like you rented it. actually a diesel engine is designed to be worked hard, it'll last longer by being worked than if you baby it all the time.

 

[RalphVa]

I generally run my 4010 at 1800-2200 rpm to get about, climb my 100 foot high hill out back, etc. I run it up around 2500 when I need more power working the FEL hard, plus it increases the FEL speed. I generally only run it at the PTO rated rpm (somewhere around 3,000) when running the PTO.

Our 1983 Benz generally is revved to its max in 1st and 2nd gears. This is about 4300 rpm. Been doing this for 25 years and 206k miles. Diesels like to be worked hard. They'll use less fuel at lower rpm though. Just don't lug them. Rpm = more oil flow to keep the bearing happy.

Ralph