Is running at low revs OK

Posted by Clanger on May 26, 2005 at 03:10:54 from (80.176.149.33):

I've just got a replacement tractor for my 484 (Case 4230) which has two speed PTO switchable from in the cab.
The digital dash has a readout of the PTO speed and I've found that if I select the 1000rpm PTO speed I can run the engine at 1200rpm to achieve 540 revs at the PTO. This works great as I'm using the tractor for finish mowing and I do not usually need lots of PTO torque, just the correct shaft speed.
My question is that is it OK to be running a diesel at a comparatively low 1150-1200rpm? It sure does save some fuel!

• 4230 rebuild

Follow Ups:

• Re: Is running at low revs OK korn_fed 14:43:53 05/28/05 (0)
• Re: Is running at low revs OK Hugh MacKay 02:57:59 05/27/05 (0)
• Re: Is running at low revs OK captaink 10:46:01 05/26/05 (0)
• Re: Is running at low revs OK Joe Evans 06:20:42 05/26/05 (0)
• Re: Is running at low revs OK mowr 04:57:11 05/26/05 (0)
• Re: Is running at low revs OK Bob M 04:41:08 05/26/05 (0)
• Re: Is running at low revs OK Dieselrider 04:00:37 05/26/05 (1)
  • Re: Is running at low revs OK Nat 05:48:35 05/26/05 (0)

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