SEARCHING IN EDUCATIONS START SOON First aid company emergency worker Forklift truck Working safely with the chainsaw: ECS 1 and ECS 2 Lawn construction and maintenance Flower arranging EDUCATIONS PCLT DISCOUNT NEWS LINKS AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE you are here: news report demo fuel savings in Riemst REPORT FUEL SAVING DEMO IN RIEMST On 9 September, PIBO organized a demo day for sustainable technology in Riemst in collaboration with growers association BND and the Agriculture Department. The PCLT demonstrated fuel economy with a very visual setup. A report... In addition to reducing erosion and avoiding the emission of crop protection agents, the aspect of fuel savings on tractors also received a lot of attention. This is of course also an important factor in the context of sustainable farming. Visual advantage The PCLT demonstrated fuel economy with a very visual setup. Two fuel-filled measuring cylinders were mounted on the front of the tractor. During the demo only fuel was used from those tubes, so the difference in consumption during the different applications was very clear. Speed, tire pressure and processing depth It was very clear from the demo that driving at too high a speed (2200 rpm) fuel consumption was much higher than driving at optimal speed (1600 rpm). Driving at a lower speed also gives the tractor more torque, so that sudden peaks can be absorbed. But tire pressure is also an important issue in terms of sustainability. A lower tire pressure means that the tires maintain their maximum grip, the wheel slip decreases, the tractor can maintain its speed longer and even the power increases! This all results in lower fuel consumption. It is best to verify the minimum pressure that your tires can handle with the tire manufacturer, but this usually revolves around 0.8 bar. In addition to lower fuel consumption, the soil load also decreases and your soil remains in good condition for longer! Finally, the machining depth is also important. Verify the depth at which you want to work the soil and do not work too deep unnecessarily. This too will significantly reduce fuel consumption. Conclusion The general conclusion is that it is always important to think about your fuel consumption and how you can reduce it. You can measure or see this less directly, but lower consumption does give you a significant financial benefit! In other words, pay attention to your tire pressure on the field and the speed at which you work. Jan Vanwijnsberghe, PCLT LATEST NEWS 3 MAR. New tractor! The new tractor for the driving license G has been delivered. 11 FEB. Blackout On Friday, February 12, the PCLT will not be available by phone from 2 pm to 4 pm due to a power cut. VARIOUS LINKS Disclaimer Privacy Contact Sitemap ADDRESS DATA Zuidstraat 25 B-8800 Roeselare Tel 051 24 58 84 Fax 051 24 23 68 Email info@pclt.be