Kentb, I'm by no means an expert on generators. BuickandDeere & Billy Shafer, among others, are the experts. However, in my opinion, the reason the PTO generator that you mentioned, burnt out was not because of the high horsepower of the tractor, but because of improper operation. As long as the PTO is turning at 540 RPMs, the generator cannot "sense" the HP of the tractor, whether it be 50 HP or 500 HP. But if the RPMs are set too high, or the generator is overloaded, then a problem can arise. If the load exceeds the designed capacity of the generator, the voltage will begin to drop, and if the operator pushed the throttle up to bring the voltage back up, the overload will cause excessive heating and burn out the generator. You are right in that the excessive HP creates the potential to cause problems if misused. The RPM setting, within a given range, is very important for the life of the generator. Most modern tractors have a PTO setting indicated on the tach, as far as I know. Just my opinion, and I could very well be wrong.
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