955Lincoln
Gold Member
CompactTractorFan's comment made me think of the speed.
Generator Onan 25kw Generator
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CompactTractorFan's comment made me think of the speed.
taborekle
Gold Member
I think a BX model is a little light for it. I see on northern tool supply a 27KW PTO generator for tractors of 48HP and up.
90cummins
Veteran Member
I have Generac PTO 25 and a Ford 1720 with 23 pto hp and my tractor runs it fine and powers the whole house including the 5500 watt dryer, well, fridge, freezer & any other device at the same time.
As was said the KW produced is dependent on the pto hp of your tractor which in your case will be 8 to 10 kw.
The flywheel effect will also help with surge from larger loads such as deep well pumps, & other motors.
This will be a great back-up and you will be able to power the whole house with little or no restrictions on electrical load.
tim
As was said the KW produced is dependent on the pto hp of your tractor which in your case will be 8 to 10 kw.
The flywheel effect will also help with surge from larger loads such as deep well pumps, & other motors.
This will be a great back-up and you will be able to power the whole house with little or no restrictions on electrical load.
tim
jenkinsph
Super Star Member
I found a steal of a deal. One 25kw Onan PTO generator for a dollar. It is an older model but if it works it is definitely worth travelling the 700km to pick it up. My question is, I have a 23hp BX25 Kubota and would like to know if I can run this generator at ~ 10kw with my machine without any problems. Thanks in advance for your valuable input. :thumbsup:
If it can be fixed up at a low enough cost it would be a bargain. I wouldn't over think this too long or someone else will have it. Free items like this will go fast.
Snaker
Silver Member
When you guys are connecting these units to earth grounded circuits are you making a earth ground at the generator?
I'm probably starting a war here, but a buddy I grew up with was electrocuted by a PTO generator that went hot through the tractor and I have called these things widow makers ever since.
I'm probably starting a war here, but a buddy I grew up with was electrocuted by a PTO generator that went hot through the tractor and I have called these things widow makers ever since.
CompactTractorFan
Super Member
The reason I said that was because Onan makes PTO generators to be mounted on truck chassis (usually fire apparatus).
90cummins
Veteran Member
You are correct it needs to be grounded to the house ground to prevent electrocution and proper operation and protection of the house electrical system.
There should be a ground lug on the generator frame for this purpose. I attached a 20 ft heavy guage ground cable and clamp to mine for grounding purposes.
Tim
There should be a ground lug on the generator frame for this purpose. I attached a 20 ft heavy guage ground cable and clamp to mine for grounding purposes.
Tim