C301 vs. C263

706 SS · May 31, 2012

I've got a 706 gasser with the 263, like everyone
says SHE'S A GAS HOG! Just wonddering if anyone
has got a C301 in a 706, and if so does it use
much more fuel?

rufus80 · May 31, 2012

The 301 was the gas motor for the 806. The Nebraska test for a 301 806 was 7.5gph at max drawbar pull. It would be worse.

706 SS · May 31, 2012

I thought if the difference was small it would be worth it, I've got an extra block to play with.

rufus80 · May 31, 2012

If you want more power go for it.

randy hall · May 31, 2012

we've got three 706's with 301's in them and i don't think they are bad on gas.

706 SS · May 31, 2012

What are you using them for? I mainly mow with my 263 and can use a tank a day.

perrycountyfarmalls · May 31, 2012

Randy,

do you have any extra 301's?

Thanks, Rusty

RedRoundhead · May 31, 2012

I would stay with the 263; it should use less fuel than the 301, and the 263 has sleeves, whereas the 301 is non sleeved, if I remember correctly. I could be wrong. I think they made a 263 sleeveless also,but not in the tractors.

Give it a good tune-up; either way you are going to use at least 5 gallons and hour doing any kind of work, and 2 gallons an hour just idling!

Good luck!

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