Jtuseo
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which is it?
most fuel efficient pto
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bob vawter
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My Steam Genie uses .8 gal/ hr while working....
John Watson
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My JEM uses about 1.5 -2 gal per hr. Wed I checked my milage on this 97 1 ton stretched and loaded work horse I was shocked 17+ mpg on a 78 mile run.
Only 2 things make a difference.
1. The RPM ratio of the machine vs the van. Some are 1 on 1, others speed up the ration. And some of us re-pulley these to get even better
ratios. The higher the ratio, the better the fuel usage
2. The type of engine used. I was always sold on a Chevy Astro van as being a great PTO van, but then most companies quit making them for it. In fact I was about to mount a Butler in one, but they quit making that van/motor. So what is the mileage of the van otherwise? Some are great, others stink.
Bottom line; no matter who's machine we are told does best, it can be done better if the above two are optimized.
Thx,
Dale
1. The RPM ratio of the machine vs the van. Some are 1 on 1, others speed up the ration. And some of us re-pulley these to get even better
ratios. The higher the ratio, the better the fuel usage
2. The type of engine used. I was always sold on a Chevy Astro van as being a great PTO van, but then most companies quit making them for it. In fact I was about to mount a Butler in one, but they quit making that van/motor. So what is the mileage of the van otherwise? Some are great, others stink.
Bottom line; no matter who's machine we are told does best, it can be done better if the above two are optimized.
Thx,
Dale
