Posted by SouthernFarmall on April 30, 2011 at 15:56:26 from (76.4.24.140):
In Reply to: Re: fuel posted by Finnbair2020 on April 29, 2011 at 21:27:48:
On something where you can only go so fast, like a rake, the cub would get twice the fuel economy. But, when considering the amount of work done, the answer isn't always so clear. For example, my cub takes a 12" slice when plowing. The 140 does 28". Since the cub gets 2.5 times better economy, it would seem as if it is more efficient. But, you also must consider that, most of the time, the cub plows in first (2 mph) and the 140 in second (3.5 mph). So, on a gallon of fuel, the 140 can plow a 28" furrow for 1.25 miles. The cub, on the other hand, can plow a 12" furrow for 2.4 miles. 24x1.25=30 inch-miles plowed (140) 12x2.4=28.8 inch miles plowed (Cub)
So, for heavy work, a big tractor is more efficient, and on light work, a little tractor is more economic. SF
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