generator conversion

the baler · Aug 4, 2020

hi there, im looking for advise or suggestion on converting a generator which currently is mated
wih an old international engine which is very tired, converting it to a pto driven on a trailer,
i believe the genny head is a generac 65kw
any advise will be greatly appreciated
thanks

Jim.ME · Aug 4, 2020

A couple thoughts from the little info you posted. If mated to the engine bell housing and flywheel it may not have a front bearing. If so you will need to find a way to provided that support and a drive coupling.

It will likely need a gear box to step the speed of your PTO up to what the current engine's operational rpm, most PTO driven ones have these.

It might be easier to rebuild the motor and trailer mount the unit.
Just my thoughts.

300guy · Aug 4, 2020

Also with a PTO you have to carefully watch the rpms or you can blow out all the light bulbs, burn up motors, etc. if the rpms are too high causing too high of voltage.

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