Fuel usage 1450 v. 2182

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I really doubt the engine in your gator works as hard as the engines in the tractors though.....


While were on the subject of fuel consumption......
A bigger engine when compared under loads to a smaller, may in fact burn less fuel than a smaller engine. Because of the size difference, it doesn't have to work as hard to complete the same task. So, load comparison is ultimately a factor.

So...what you're saying is we all need bigger engines in our Cubs?

[cubby102]

I have to say I agree with the working load but just with blades on my 1450 has went through almost three tanks this winter as my 1000 has only used one.

[rdehli]

I noticed the same thing 1650/1812 with my 1650 moldboard plowing I could run 3-4 hours on a tank of fuel , upgraded to a 1812 and better check the fuel every hour or so, otherwise enjoy a long walk back to the truck.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by rdehli

I noticed the same thing 1650/1812 with my 1650 moldboard plowing I could run 3-4 hours on a tank of fuel , upgraded to a 1812 and better check the fuel every hour or so, otherwise enjoy a long walk back to the truck.

Something doesn't sound right about that.....
2 more horse on the 18' and pulling the same plow The tank on the 18 is almost 3 times as big. Sure it's not running a little rich? It shouldn't burn that much more fuel pulling the same plow.

[Shaner]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I really doubt the engine in your gator works as hard as the engines in the tractors though.....


While were on the subject of fuel consumption......
A bigger engine when compared under loads to a smaller, may in fact burn less fuel than a smaller engine. Because of the size difference, it doesn't have to work as hard to complete the same task. So, load comparison is ultimately a factor.

What about walk behind mowers? I had two walk behinds, one with the Kawi motor and one with the kohler and the kohler would run through two tanks before the Kawasaki would run through one. Both mowers worked the same grounds and had the same drive system and mower deck size....? Do the kawasakis do better on fuel than other engines? The engine in my gator does work pretty hard...climbing hills with a load in the bed. The only real big load I've had on the cubs is mower decks. Which does work the engine way harder but still it gulps fuel.

I prefer kohler in general as my engine of choice but for a walk behind or piece of commercial equipment I'll choose the Kawasaki for fuel efficiency.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Shaner

What about walk behind mowers? I had two walk behinds, one with the Kawi motor and one with the kohler and the kohler would run through two tanks before the Kawasaki would run through one. Both mowers worked the same grounds and had the same drive system and mower deck size....? Do the kawasakis do better on fuel than other engines?

I prefer kohler in general as my engine of choice but for a walk behind or piece of commercial equipment I'll choose the Kawasaki for fuel efficiency.

What's the difference in the engines? Are they both H-opposed? Both V's? Similar in cubic inches? Yes, the Kawasaki's seem to be better on fuel, but there is a lot that goes into that. Carb jetting, intake and head design, exhaust is a BIG factor..... But you may not be comparing similar engines. Depends on what they are. Just because they are the same HP doesn't really mean anything. Look at the 185 Cub Lo-Boy and an 1811 Cub Cadet. Similar HP, WAY different motors.

[CADplans]

Originally Posted by Shaner

What about walk behind mowers? I had two walk behinds, one with the Kawi motor and one with the kohler and the kohler would run through two tanks before the Kawasaki would run through one. Both mowers worked the same grounds and had the same drive system and mower deck size....? Do the kawasakis do better on fuel than other engines? The engine in my gator does work pretty hard...climbing hills with a load in the bed. The only real big load I've had on the cubs is mower decks. Which does work the engine way harder but still it gulps fuel.

I prefer kohler in general as my engine of choice but for a walk behind or piece of commercial equipment I'll choose the Kawasaki for fuel efficiency.

Dull blades, sharp blades, blade design, deck housing design, ground speed, grass moisture all effect fuel consumption.

You have a lot more variables than engine brand.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by CADplans

Dull blades, sharp blades, blade design, deck housing design, ground speed, grass moisture all effect fuel consumption.

You have a lot more variables than engine brand.

I agree.

It's very technical to make fuel consumption comparisons. SOOOOOO many variables. It truly can only be done in a controlled environment, such as on a dyno.

[Berwil]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

......While were on the subject of fuel consumption......
A bigger engine when compared under loads to a smaller, may in fact burn less fuel than a smaller engine. Because of the size difference, it doesn't have to work as hard to complete the same task. So, load comparison is ultimately a factor.

Reminds me of a British Top Gear episode where they ran a Prius flat out on their track followed by a BMW keeping the same pace for a specified amount of time. The BMW got better gas mileage.

Bill

[cubby102]

Get ya a 1650 and a 1250 run 50 inch decks on both. Same lot same height of grass both tuned perfectly. Only real thing is that 1250 is going to be working harder. Now take both and let em idle in the driveway that 1250 will prolly come out on top