Tea 20 Petrol Ferguson fuel consumption

[Brad V]

I have been using my Tea 20 with a 4' Slasher since I rebuilt my engine earlier on in the year. Originally I split the tractor since I had oil leaks from just about every spot it could come out from and was worried about oil finding it's way on to the clutch plate. When I pulled the engine apart I replaced all the seals etc and since it was now in bits I replaced all the rings, bearings,gaskets etc even though they were all fine as all the spare parts needed are so cheap to buy here in Australia.I just wanted to make sure that the tractor engine was in top shape as I use it on acreage regularly and didn't want to rebuild at a later date. The funny thing is that I bought a brand new Kubota a few years ago with all the bells and whistles and it is a wonderful machine to use, but the Ferguson is so much fun to use and now the Kubota is used mainly by my son (much safer machine for a kid). I was interested in finding out if any one knows what the fuel consumption per hour approximately would be when slashing grass paddocks and the tractor not having to work hard. I could easily work it out but I am sure some one must know.
Regards Brad

 

[Jeff-oh]

I do not have the any test data, only observation. Last weekend I mowed with a 60" (~1.5M) bush hog (slasher). I mowed for 5 hours and started with ~8.5 gallons (32 liters)of gas (petrol) and finished with ~2.5 gallons (9 liters)

The approx. Fuel consumption was 1.2 gal/hr. (4.6 liters/hr)

This was in heavy grass (bush) just over 3 ft (1 M) tall using a TE-20 with continental engine.

 

[Jeff-oh]

Also, I was running at 2/3's to 3/4' throttle.

 

[maxwell99]

I have a little fergy, a bit newer than yours, but not much.

1957, TO-35 that came from the factory with 3-12 in plows. Do not know what area the engineer was from that determined that little guy needed 3 plows.

But, back to fuel usage: In a long day, daylight to dark, you would be on your third tank, 10gal tank. But, as it was running around 2200 rpms and pulling 3 plows you could tell you were in the field.

a friend said they had to use a gas JD 4020 one day plowing, due to a diesel JD 4020 breakdown.
He said that tractor used 90 gals in one day, pulling 5-16's.

so maybe our little fergy's fuel usage is not so bad.
have a good day,

These are great little tractors, they just like fuel. was not so much of a problem when fuel was .50 per gal.

 

[Jeff-oh]

Quote "These are great little tractors, they just like fuel. was not so much of a problem when fuel was .50 per gal."


I think that is a statement of perspective. In the day the Fergusons were considered very fuel efficient compared to the competition.

----- At least if you believe the Ferguson sales lititure.

 

[John(UK)]

Difficult to give official figures for slashing as they were never quoted by the factory, but ploughing with 2 furrows, they would use about 1 gallon per hour, so Jeff OH's figure is about right. You may improve consumption if the Carb is tuned properly and the Ignition Timing is checked and adjusted. If you need the info for doing this, email...John(UK)[email protected]

 

[Jeff-oh]

Thanks, John

My numbers were based on eyeballing the fuel in the tank a week ago. Nearly full to start. Not empty but below half when done.

The only thing I did know was time and throttle setting.

 

[John(UK)]

The factory always said to use the Engine revving between 1200 and 1500rpm to get the best out of it, as it was most economical and the highest torque was produced in that speed range.That was useful as 1500rpm equated to PTO speed. It seems like you did quite a good test to get those figures. I would think Slashing is much harder work than plowing and the power load varied a lot more...John

 

[Brad V]

Thank you for your reply. Your figure must be pretty close to correct as when I use my tractor I fill it up with 10 Litres and away I go.
The other day I used the tractor on 3ft grass for 2.5hrs and did not run out of fuel. Allowing for any fuel that may still have been in the tank (very little) it is not too bad but still expensive as Gas/Petrol here is approx $1.50/Litre.
Regards Brad

 

[Brad V]

(quoted from post at 13:02:46 11/14/11) The factory always said to use the Engine revving between 1200 and 1500rpm to get the best out of it, as it was most economical and the highest torque was produced in that speed range.That was useful as 1500rpm equated to PTO speed. It seems like you did quite a good test to get those figures. I would think Slashing is much harder work than plowing and the power load varied a lot more...John

Not being a farmer and just going by the sound of the engine when working I would think that slashing/brushogging would place less of a strain on the motor than ploughing.
Regards Brad

 

[Bill Brox]

I would assume maximum fuel consumption if it is an 80 mm engine, 23.9 hp, is about 24/4 = 6 liters per hour. Not more than that. And when I say maximum fuel consumption, I mean full trottle and full load, in other words, you are taking out all 23.9 horsepower.

Bill

 

[Jone in Norway]

Bill is spot on with the fuel consumption estimate, When snow plowing, i used about 8 liters per hour, that was with an old leaking carb, that was impossible to adjust correctly, and full use of power. now i have a brand new one, and i have noticed the improvement on consumption.

Fuel prices: I paid 13,73 NOK/litre today, thats about $2 AUD/ litre, and it is going to get worse........

 

[Toora Stephen]

(quoted from post at 09:47:43 11/15/11)
Not being a farmer and just going by the sound of the engine when working I would think that slashing/brushogging would place less of a strain on the motor than ploughing.
Regards Brad

Not having ever done any ploughing, I know I am pushing my TED20 close to its limits when I am slashing sometimes, especially when moving uphill through thick scrub.

- TS

 

[Brad V]

(quoted from post at 18:02:30 11/15/11)

(quoted from post at 09:47:43 11/15/11)
Not being a farmer and just going by the sound of the engine when working I would think that slashing/brushogging would place less of a strain on the motor than ploughing.
Regards Brad

Not having ever done any ploughing, I know I am pushing my TED20 close to its limits when I am slashing sometimes, especially when moving uphill through thick scrub.

- TS

My Tea20 with 4foot slasher even through thick grass does not have any trouble slashing/brushhogging grass but I am lucky my property is totally flat.

 

[GSW]

My Tea20 with 4foot slasher even through thick grass does not have any trouble slashing/brushhogging grass but I am lucky my property is totally flat.

I have a tea 20...would like to pull some logs out this winter. Will i have to carry extra fuel? Lol. What do you think? Almost half throttle ,when pulling.? Im not talking about 3 foot diameter logs.

 

[Jim.ME]

I have a tea 20...would like to pull some logs out this winter. Will i have to carry extra fuel? Lol. What do you think? Almost half throttle ,when pulling.? Im not talking about 3 foot diameter logs.

This is a 2011 thread. You are asking questions of someone (Brad V) who last signed in to the site on 2018.

Fill the tank before you had out for the day.

How many hours do you plan to pull logs? Is the tractor going to run the entire time under load pulling all the time? I doubt you will use more than the tank of fuel in a "day".

 

[GSW]

This is a 2011 thread. You are asking questions of someone (Brad V) who last signed in to the site on 2018.

Fill the tank before you had out for the day.

How many hours do you plan to pull logs? Is the tractor going to run the entire time under load pulling all the time? I doubt you will use more than the tank of fuel in a "day".

No only used a couple hours
I just seen this discussion,while searching,o nline for info.

 

[Andrew Davis]

The screw on the fuel filter below the tank states to turn two full turns. When you then run out of gas you can turn the screw to fully open and have 2 gallons left to gt you home.

 

[Ron(Ont)]

A full tank should give you 8 hours of work.

 

[Charles in Aus.]

Never mentioned in factory literature, often quoted in advertising material though. "The Ferguson tractor will plough for a full working day (8 hours, on a full 8 gallon ) tank ".