Hello and quick newbie question

[Moontreeranch]

Hello we recently ordered up a B2601 for use on our part time property. We take delivery in about 3 weeks.

Since our property is remote and fuel stations are well out side of driving distance, i will need to fuel onsite via "gas cans" until we upgrade our basic infrastructure.

What can i expect for run time on a tank of diesel and what do you recomend for fuel transport and storage?

 

[D2Cat]

I'm guessing because I don't own your model of tractor, but you have a 6gal tank. Unless you're plowing a deep furrow in hard ground at full power I don't think you could burn a gallon of diesel (NOT GAS) in three hours.

A couple of 5 gal. containers will keep you in fuel for some time. The fuel won't go bad as our modern day gasoline does, so you can keep more if it keeps you out of town!!

My folks use to live down the road from Nederland towards Boulder. Took some switchbacks up to the top of the mountain and drove down the ridge for a bit. At that time there were no other houses up there. They didn't even have curtains, no one to keep from looking in!

Welcome to the forum.

There are folks here who believe you're not telling the truth unless you post pictures......

 

[armylifer]

Fuel consumption is more dependent on what work the tractor is doing more than anything else. You can actually use more fuel by lugging the engine at low RPM rather than running enough RPM to do the job properly. So, in order to better estimate what your fuel consumption rate will be you must first know what tasks you will be performing with your tractor. In average use I get a full 8 to 10 hour day from my 6.6 gallon tank on my BX1860. It typically takes 5 gallons or so to fill it up after working a full day. You tractor will undoubtedly use more fuel than mine because of engine size but not a lot more than mine does. Keep your air filter clean and run it at the proper RPM for the job and I would think that you can get a full 8 hour day on one tank of fuel.

As for transporting fuel, just use good containers that seal tightly and you should not have any spillage. If you are using plastic containers, squeeze them while you tighten the cap so that the cans do not bulge out as the fuel gets warmer and expands. Just fill the cans about 80% full and you should be alright.

 

[CaveCreekRay]

Yup, buy yourself three or four 5-gallon yellow Diesel jugs and you'll need to fill them up every month or two. My L3800 (slightly larger engine) runs for about eight hours of work at various speeds on a tank of gas. That's a load of work! You'll likely not be using your tractor eight hours a day.

You might consider Stanadyne Lubricity formula to keep your fuel friendlier to your fuel pump, thanks to the low-sulfur diesel we have today. You can get it off Amazon and a gallon jug will last you years. A shot glass in five gallons keeps your fuel system happy and your pump healthy. No real need for fuel stabilizers unless you store your fuel longer than 8 months. Keep the lid tight to keep moisture out. Stored in shade and in cooler climes it lasts a long time.

Also, if you have power available up there, a battery tender/charger is recommended to keep the battery topped off between uses. Always disconnect the charger before starting as you may fry it when the on board alternator kicks in after start. Definitely use 15-30 seconds of ignitor heat before a cold start each morning. If you don't have AC power available, a solar panel may help keep the battery topped. They are available for under $40.

Do you have a covered storage location for the tractor? Hopefully, if not you might consider a cheapy Harbor Freight auto shade structure but stake it down doubly well for high winds.

Have fun and welcome!

Ray

 

[ItBmine]

My B2620 easily goes 12 to 13 hours doing heavy box blading from what I remember.

I haul my fuel home with a transfer tank and pump in the back of a pickup, then I have a transfer pump with an auto shut-off nozzle on my home heating oil tank and that is what I fill from. Supplies my furnace and tractor.

 

[Bulldog]

Don't use clear or white plastic cans and keep them out of direct sunlight.

 

[Wildan]

Don't purchase "summer fuel"and expect it to work when it gets cold.The little tractors burn such little fuel ,three 5 gallon cans at a time should work.

 

[zload]

My B2400 will pull a single bottom plow all day @ 2600 rpm on a tank and still have some fuel left at the end of the day 6.3 gal tank. I recently bought some large mouth 5 gallon Jerry cans from Sportsmans Guide that I use to buy/store diesel without dealing with the dumb CARB spouts etc. They are the real Nato cans but were originally used for oil or somethng other than fuel. They seal well and pour fast. I just painted the caps yellow to indicate diesel.