Reducing a tractor's HP?

[steveR]

Now there is a new one for you!!

Should be taking delivery of a low mileage Kubota 9960 next week. However, while it is the same spec as the similar 8560, the 9960 is rated at 102hp, as opposed to 85hp.

I do not need the additional 15hp and am wondering if the increase has essentially come from dumping more fuel into the engine? Is there likely to be any appreciable fuel saving in reducing the power output (if possible) by reducing the fuel supplied to the engine??

 

[Mouser]

Negligible, it will only use the power it needs anyway.

 

[Timbo]

Now there is a new one for you!!

Should be taking delivery of a low mileage Kubota 9960 next week. However, while it is the same spec as the similar 8560, the 9960 is rated at 102hp, as opposed to 85hp.

I do not need the additional 15hp and am wondering if the increase has essentially come from dumping more fuel into the engine? Is there likely to be any appreciable fuel saving in reducing the power output (if possible) by reducing the fuel supplied to the engine??

No.