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‘Shift Up, Throttle Back’ technique saves tractor fuel
The expenses for tractor fuel can add up quickly during farm field work.
According to a study conducted at Iowa State University (ISU), fuel savings of 20 percent or more can be achieved by using the “shift up, throttle back” technique. Extension ag engineer Mark Hanna says the strategy is especially helpful when the field operation doesn’t require all of the tractor’s engine power.
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