Well out of the tractors listed there I can give you a side by side comparison of 3 and almost the 4th.
We had a 4320 in the past, we currently have a 4430, a Ford TW10 (which is not quite a TW20) and I have spent over 1000 hours on a 1066 IH. All four are close to the same power with the TW10 lacking by a few. But in the same general area, same dirt, pulling the same Glencoe 7 leg soil saver (both us and the neighbor have the same model etc.) at about the same speed. The 1066 comes out on top as the fuel miser. It starts the best, runs the best, and burns the least amount of fuel. In sandy ground usually 5.8 to 6.3gph and in heavy ground up to 7.4 gph. The ford comes in second, burns more fuel and doesn't start like the IH. It is pretty consistent around 6.2 to to 6.6gph no matter what. Both Deere tractors use around the same amount of fuel, started the worst in cold weather and used anywhere 6.4 to 8gph depending on conditions. The IH is also the highest hour tractor in the group.
I remember back when diesel was cheaper than gas the neighbor would use the 1066 to grind feed instead of his 656 because even at the low load (50-60hp) it hardly used any fuel. Pulling wagons with it only goes through about 3-4gph.
In my opinion I wouldn't buy a tractor based solely on fuel consumption. The IH burns the least fuel, but has the worst ergonomics and hydraulics plus the nosiest transmission. The Ford once again is in the middle with the Deere having the quietest cab and best ergonomics... but needs a gas pedal on the floor. The Fords are a good mix of all points, I still prefer a Deere being so close to the dealer but if you can get parts, are comfortable around them I would be looking harder at them. Just remember on the x700's and earlier to change the oil in your injection pump.
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