Why is the fuel efficiency of skid steer loaders not as expected?

Engine performance issues: If the engine has not been maintained for a long time, resulting in carbon deposition, spark - plug wear, etc., it will affect the combustion efficiency and increase fuel consumption. Using fuel of poor quality, which contains impurities or does not meet the specifications, will also cause the engine to burn incompletely and reduce fuel efficiency.

Hydraulic system losses: The hydraulic system is an important part of the skid - steer loader. If the viscosity of the hydraulic oil is too high or too low, it will lead to an increase in energy losses. When the viscosity is too high, the resistance to the flow of the oil is large, consuming more energy; when the viscosity is too low, the leakage will increase. In addition, the presence of leaks in the hydraulic system will also require the engine to output more energy to maintain operation, thus increasing fuel consumption.

Workload and working conditions: If the loader often operates continuously under heavy - load and high - load working conditions, the engine needs to output more power, and fuel consumption will naturally increase. At the same time, when operating on uneven or soft ground, the driving resistance of the equipment increases, which will also lead to a decrease in fuel efficiency.

Operating habit factors: Frequent rapid acceleration and braking, as well as long - term idling and other bad operating habits will increase fuel consumption. In addition, the unreasonable use of the working device, such as excessive excavation and lifting, will also cause the equipment to consume more fuel unnecessarily.

Equipment configuration and design: The matching of some components such as the engine and the hydraulic system of skid - steer loaders is not optimized enough, which may lead to relatively large energy losses during power transmission and affect fuel efficiency. Moreover, the large self - weight of the equipment itself will also increase the energy consumption during driving and operation.