What are the tips for saving fuel in pump trucks

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2024-08-07

Fuel expenses are one of the major expenses in the daily work of pump trucks.
It is necessary to adopt certain fuel-efficient tips to reduce the fuel consumption cost of pump trucks during construction. So what are the tips for saving fuel on pump trucks?

01 Chassis tire pressure

Everyone who owns a private car knows that low tire pressure can increase fuel consumption.
Due to low tire pressure, the contact area between the tire and the ground will increase, thereby increasing friction. To overcome friction, the engine must do more work. So, checking the tire pressure is also an important task. (Of course, reducing tire pressure on sandy or muddy ground can avoid getting stuck in the car)

02 Maintain Economic Speed

For heavy-duty construction vehicles such as pump trucks and mixer trucks, a speed range of 40-60Km/h is the most fuel-efficient.
Economic speed refers to the speed range with the lowest fuel consumption during driving. For heavy-duty construction vehicles such as pump trucks and mixer trucks, the speed range is 40-60Km/h. Within this speed range, fuel consumption is relatively lower. The higher the vehicle speed, the greater the wind resistance it experiences, which in turn increases fuel consumption. The higher the gear, the more fuel-efficient it is when driving at high speeds.
In addition, remember not to accelerate or brake suddenly, as fuel consumption will increase in both cases.

03 Slimming Pump Truck

Under the same chassis and engine conditions, the lighter the weight of the upper part of the pump truck, the more fuel-efficient it is. Some people always like to fill the pump truck with various miscellaneous items, which undoubtedly increases the weight of the vehicle, although the impact on fuel consumption may not be immediately noticeable. However, over time, fuel consumption will definitely increase.

04 High and low pressure pumping, displacement size control

To achieve higher pumping pressure, the engine must do more work, which means that the fuel consumption of the engine increases. So, when should low-pressure pumping be used? When to use high-pressure pumping? The impact on fuel consumption is quite significant.
Horizontal or downward pumping of concrete requires overcoming the relatively small gravity of the concrete, so low-pressure pumping is sufficient. If pumping concrete vertically upwards, of course, high-pressure pumping is required. So, skillfully switching between high and low pressure in various scenarios is also very helpful for reducing fuel consumption.
Just like pumping pressure, the size of the displacement also directly affects fuel consumption. With a larger displacement, the volume of pressure oil output per unit time is greater, resulting in higher engine speeds and naturally increased fuel consumption.
So, when should we use a large displacement pump for pumping? When should I use a small displacement pump for delivery? It is also necessary for operators to accumulate and summarize experience in their daily work.

Fuel efficiency is not something that can be achieved overnight, it must start with small things. Including good driving habits, slimming down the pump truck, and reducing its load pressure. If you persist for a long time, fuel consumption will definitely decrease.

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