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Re: Do newer machines use altenators or generators
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Posted by Ken Macfarlane on March 07, 2007 at 08:56:31 from (156.34.142.102):
In Reply to: Re: Do newer machines use altenators or generators posted by souNdguy on March 07, 2007 at 06:39:29:
Not on a tractor no, but outside of the auto world alternating generators can generate just fine. Generators problem is they need high rpm to get high amps, alternators have a certain speed they have to get over before producing but once over it they can generate large amounts of current throughout the engines operating range. I can leave all the field lights and cab blower on full tilt with my engine at idle and not run my battery down. Try that on a generator tractor for any length of time and you'll find a dead battery in a hurry.
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