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LeroyVT

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• Jan 28, 2011

• #1

I am looking at buying a 1998 6810 harvester to do custom work. I am wondering what the average fuel consumption per hour one of these consumes. Or I guess if you are running something similar that would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Doc

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• Jan 28, 2011

• #2

Welcome to Net Tractor Talk Leroy.
My tractor is not near that size so we'll hope someone that can give a good comparison estimate comes along shortly.

 

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LeroyVT

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• Jan 28, 2011

• #3

Thanks. I just want some rough numbers be it from a similar size combine or tractor. I think this one has a 855 cummins motor in it. I am guessing maybe a STS or a 9600 combine might have one in them. Anyways any input would be great.

 

Doc

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• Jan 29, 2011

• #4

Since no one else replied I tried my luck with google. I found this link which is informative but it still does not answer your exact question, but it has lots of good info. There is a JD mechanic link at the bottom of this link with a wait time of 5 minutes. Maybe they could give you a clue.
http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=345

 

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jd110

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• Jan 31, 2011

• #5

The 1998 6810 harvester has a 405 HP minmum rated engine. I can't find any specs on it, but I would expect 16 - 20 gallons per hour in the field depending on conditions. The fuel tank holds about 185 gallons, so figure on refueling every 8 to 10 hours.