Re: Fuel sipping tractors???

Posted by Hurst on September 02, 2005 at 08:54:50 from (66.129.5.5):

In Reply to: Fuel sipping tractors??? posted by Scott in NNY on September 02, 2005 at 04:46:54:

One of the best tractors for fuel efficiency you will find will have to be an allis chalmers with a 301 diesel turbo engine. Allis was far ahead of dear and ford when it came to getting turbo engines right. The D19 for example can run with just a little more fuel than a diesel d17, but the turbo d262 engine puts out about 20% more power. I have an allis 7000, and that thing has a cab with A/C, radio, nothing too special, is quiet and keeps you fairly comfortable. Anyway, I get about 2 1/2 gallons an hour normally, maybe 3 if working it really hard on the batwing. While they are the best on fuel economy, anything prior to the 8000 series allis tractors like to smoke (good on fuel, but not too good on the environment not that a few tractors makes a difference with what you will be using it for, just more soot). I bought my 7000 with cab for 7500, so they are more than reasonable. It has been a great tractor, have her fixed up all nice for less than 500 into her (more around 250 or 300 into it). The 8010 was also good, along with the 7010 (updated 7000) and a 7020 (a 7010 with an intercooler for the turbo). I don't think there is much that can touch the economy AND reliability of those allis 301s. If you go anymore questions let my know.

Hurst

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