GENERATORS PTO POWERED

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HI! /Does anyone out there know if generators are available that can bbe powered with a tractors pto? Either new or used. thank you!

-- MARK ZIERK (ZIERK@MILWPC.COM), February 14, 2001

Answers

Try Northern Tool & Equipment Company

-- Kenneth in N.C. (wizardsplace13@hotmail.com), February 14, 2001.

thanks Ken I`ll check it out. I`m in wisconsin maybe they have a web page.

-- MARK ZIERK (ZIERK@MILWPC.COM), February 14, 2001.

Here is a url for a company that is known for their quality generators. http://www.winpowerinc.com/ They have been around for at least a couple of decades.

The biggest problem with PTO powered generators that I am aware of is that they are for large watt production. Therefore because the tractor must be throttled up to PTO speed, they are of high volume fuel consumption. Not at all like your air-cooled engines of gas or diesel power.

-- Notforprint (Not@thekeyboard.com), February 14, 2001.


Anyone want a good laugh read the letter on page 24 of the new Countryside sorta about PTO generators. Can't decide if the author is short a few cards or if it is an April Fools joke.

-- Lynn Goltz (lynngoltz@aol.com), February 14, 2001.

thanks for the info folks I appreciate it!

-- MARK ZIERK (ZIERK@MILWPC.COM), February 14, 2001.


Mark, We have a 15kw pto kato-light alternator, that really works well. It's mounted on a cart with wheels. When we get an Ice storm or other severe weather that knocks out our power,we tow it out to the light pole and connect the drive shaft, plug it in to a transfer box and throw a switch to disconnect the electric companys power sorce. (in case it would come on,and so our power doesn't try an light up everyone else). You do need to set the rpms at the right pto speed so you don't burn up your lights, etc. I have a diesel ford tractor and it doesn't use that much fuel at all. This unit is powerful enough to operate all the house lights and appliances including the furnance, It also runs the milk house cooler and related milking equipment.

-- hillbilly (internethillbilly@hotmail.com), February 14, 2001.

Mark,Try looking in a Tractor Supply Company store.They usualy have at least one PTO generator floating around in stock.The other posts are right these are generally high out put units (over 10kw)

-- Greg (gsmith@tricountyi.net), February 15, 2001.

One big problem with PTO generators is that when you are using your tractor to power the generator you can't use the tractor for other task. So, if the power is out because of a snow storm, you have a choice, clear the driveway and barns, or have lights.

-- David in NH (grayfoxfarm@mcttelecom.com), February 16, 2001.

I looked into a PTO generator two years ago. My local John Deere dealer got one in. It was a 15kw and cost something like $3000? I was on a kick to reduce the number of internal cumbustion engines to worry about maintenance on. My JD 755 only has about 15hp at the PTO and you need approx. 2hp per kw to drive a generator (our 7.5kw generator is powered by a 13hp honda gas engine), so we would only be able to get half the capacity for almost twice the cost. The other problem is with siting, wiring, hookup, etc. Our 7.5kw sits in the patio and can be fired up at any time. The tractor is way down in the barn and would have to be driven up, hooked up and left running in whatever kind of weather. Then there's the consideration of wear and tear on the most expensive farm asset we own. We investigated all the angles and then decided against a PTO generator.

-- Skip Walton (sundaycreek@gnrac.net), February 16, 2001.

thanks to everyone who responded to my question about the pto generators.My tractor is a Ford 640 I guess I would probably be better off with a self contained unit,after reading the responses. Thanks again! Mark

-- MARK ZIERK (ZIERK@MILWPC.COM), February 18, 2001.


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