CM2350 rpm range

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Jorg81 Wrote:I guess I don’t understand the fuel mileage part of this. I used to run slower at lower RPMs in my cM 2350 @55 mph and 12-1300 rpm and I got decent fuel mileage. Now I run fast because of the job I’m doing needs me to @ above 1500 rpms and I get terrible fuel mileage? Do you have to run slower at higher RPMs in a lower gear or something to get good fuel mileage?

What job do you do that you need to run faster? The faster you run, the harder it has to work to maintain that speed. The key to fuel mileage is to not use all of the fuel peddle. Never use anything past 70% of it. The higher RPM's are good when your pulling weight up hills. Instead of lugging it down in the rpm's on a pull with your foot to the floor. Try dropping a gear, get the rpm's up and only push the peddle 50% of the way down to pull the hill. Its the same speed but higher rpm's. It takes stress off the driveline, less heat, and slightly better fuel mileage. Remember, your not in a race. Your getting paid to safely pull weight and freight. Stop being in a hurry. If you own and operate your equipment it's counterproductive and a waste of money to hammer your equipment.