Fuel Consumption GPH

[JDgreen227]

My TC33 (33hp but hydro trans) on avg consumes .5 gal per hr. Ive recorded that over numerous tanks of avg use, both FEL work and lawn moweing with the MMM and also for the 40hrs we put on it digging a new drain feild useing the backhoe. (20 gal of fuel used, tracked and recorded)

Durring heavy work, heavy brush hoging, bottom plowing Ive seen that rise to 1gal per hr but im at high idle (2400rpm) and often hearing the engine pull down for extended times. (again tracked and recorded)

I would be really happy to average .5 gph for a tractor bigger and heavier than mine is. Diesel here is still around $4.10 per gallon.

 

[Redneck in training]

As a rule tractors have the best torque and specific fuel consumption around the PTO speed. Look at the power, torque and consumption curve for you particular engine and you will see that the PTO speed is just a hair past of maximum torque point.

 

[Pipestone Kid]

My JD is so economical that every few hours I have stop and drain a little out!!:thumbsup::laughing::laughing:

 

[JDgreen227]

My JD is so economical that every few hours I have stop and drain a little out!!:thumbsup::laughing::laughing:

Check to see if your exhaust sytem is routed too close to the fuel tank which will cause expansion and overflow.....:laughing: