Rpm

[Home Turf]

At what rpms should I operate my implements at

 

[Bulldog]

Depends on the implement and the task you're doing.

Main thing to always remember no matter what is don't lug the engine.

On PTO implements I try to keep them right at the 540 mark, that's what they are designed for. Ground engaging implements run them by your conditions.

 

[85Hokie]

At what rpms should I operate my implements at

Bulldog nailed it -

If you are "using" the hydraulic pump (bucket, hoe - 3 point) then the pump needs to run at a higher rpm than you might think. Many like to tinker around and move a slow pace - feeling that it is "helping" the machine last long.....
quite the opposite is true - lugging the engine and pump is by far worse than pushing the engine and pump to the higher limits!

 

[William1]

My BX is rated at (If I remember) to run at appx 3,300 rpm. If I am going to 'work it', I run just below, perhaps 3,100 rpm. If I am just moving the tractor from point A to point B on flat ground, I might drop it to 2,500 just to quiet the racket.
I come from a racing background and 10,000 rpm was just the beginning of the power band where a rough idle was 3,000 rpm, screaming was over 16,000. Lugging hurts my ears. Those poor pistons slapping around as it struggles, those rods being over stressed.

 

[Home Turf]

My B2620 would red line at 3000. My B2650 max rpms are 2670. Does this make sense.

 

[hitechredneck]

My B2620 would red line at 3000. My B2650 max rpms are 2670. Does this make sense.

My L2501 has a limitation of just 2200 rpms.



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