john in la
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I have a stand alone 5500w generator (6000 surge) I got at home depot or similar place.
It broke and the repair guy said it would cost almost as much to repair as buying another so I am in the market for a new generator.
Since I was pushing the limit of the generator I would like to move up to 10,000 watts or even 15,000 if I can talk myself into it.
I only use the generator as a backup if the power goes off and then only if it is off for hrs on end (hurricane) so spending mega bucks on one is not cost efficient. And this is the real problem I have with spending $1000 or more on a generator. On the other hand when the power is off for 1 or 2 weeks a generator is sure nice thing to have.
1) I was looking at the 7200w generator head Harbor Freight has for $300 and trying to figure a way to run it. From the tractor crankshaft; and I even have a 22hp gas motor but it is a bottom shaft so I do not think that will work. If I could figure a way to run this item I would most likely buy it.
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45416">generator head</a>
2) So I started looking around for a PTO generator. I found several.
One 15kw at harbor freight for $1200 w/shipping but I may be able to get this one at the local store
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=65309">15kw</a>
And another 13kw at Northern Tools for $1500 w/shipping.
<a href="http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_36914_36914">13kw</a>
Between the two I like the harbor freight item since it would be a easy hookup; especially if I can get it for $1100 at my local store.
3) Then I started reading about generators and I found that a 4 pole 1800 rpm unit with brushes would last a lot longer and MIGHT not be some china junk.
I found this 15kw unit for $900. Most likely cost me $1100 if you figure shipping. Comes with gear box and couplings to make your own PTO generator.
It seems like the best deal because it is as cheap as the harbor freight item but most likely a better generator.
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ST-15KW-PTO-Gearbox-and-42x48MM-Coupler-Combo_W0QQitemZ150402968083QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item2304b72a13">15kw st</a>
They also have a 10kw for $775.
So now I am trying to decide between #1 and #3.
For how often I use it #1 sure sounds good if I can figure a cheap way to power it. If not I may go with #3.
Sorry I got so long winded...
Your ideas.
It broke and the repair guy said it would cost almost as much to repair as buying another so I am in the market for a new generator.
Since I was pushing the limit of the generator I would like to move up to 10,000 watts or even 15,000 if I can talk myself into it.
I only use the generator as a backup if the power goes off and then only if it is off for hrs on end (hurricane) so spending mega bucks on one is not cost efficient. And this is the real problem I have with spending $1000 or more on a generator. On the other hand when the power is off for 1 or 2 weeks a generator is sure nice thing to have.
1) I was looking at the 7200w generator head Harbor Freight has for $300 and trying to figure a way to run it. From the tractor crankshaft; and I even have a 22hp gas motor but it is a bottom shaft so I do not think that will work. If I could figure a way to run this item I would most likely buy it.
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45416">generator head</a>
2) So I started looking around for a PTO generator. I found several.
One 15kw at harbor freight for $1200 w/shipping but I may be able to get this one at the local store
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=65309">15kw</a>
And another 13kw at Northern Tools for $1500 w/shipping.
<a href="http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_36914_36914">13kw</a>
Between the two I like the harbor freight item since it would be a easy hookup; especially if I can get it for $1100 at my local store.
3) Then I started reading about generators and I found that a 4 pole 1800 rpm unit with brushes would last a lot longer and MIGHT not be some china junk.
I found this 15kw unit for $900. Most likely cost me $1100 if you figure shipping. Comes with gear box and couplings to make your own PTO generator.
It seems like the best deal because it is as cheap as the harbor freight item but most likely a better generator.
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ST-15KW-PTO-Gearbox-and-42x48MM-Coupler-Combo_W0QQitemZ150402968083QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item2304b72a13">15kw st</a>
They also have a 10kw for $775.
So now I am trying to decide between #1 and #3.
For how often I use it #1 sure sounds good if I can figure a cheap way to power it. If not I may go with #3.
Sorry I got so long winded...
Your ideas.