Voltmaster PTO generator

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bubbacuse77

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Not sure if it has been asked yet, but does anyone have the 12K/15KW surge Voltmaster PTO genny and what do you think.
Also can anyone who already has a PTO genny let me know if you constantly have to adjust the throttle on the tractor when loads kick on and off?

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I have a 15KW pto generator and have only tested it with a few varying loads. I set the throttle to get 61hertz and let it run with different loads. The hertz would drop down to 60hz at the lowest and I did not have to touch the throttle. My generator is the Harbor Freight 15KW generator.
 
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I have a 15KW pto generator and have only tested it with a few varying loads. I set the throttle to get 61hertz and let it run with different loads. The hertz would drop down to 60hz at the lowest and I did not have to touch the throttle. My generator is the Harbor Freight 15KW generator.

I am waiting for them to put it on sale and then will buy something else I don't need.:laughing:
 
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Not sure if it has been asked yet, but does anyone have the 12K/15KW surge Voltmaster PTO genny and what do you think.
Also can anyone who already has a PTO genny let me know if you constantly have to adjust the throttle on the tractor when loads kick on and off?

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It depends on a tractor. Most newer tractors have a speed governor that will keep the rpm constant withing quite large load range.
 
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Anybody with a 3x20 series JD run a PTO genny that can speak to the auto throttle to keep RPM adjustments?

really no one has the Voltmaster genny? Price looks good, American Made, and looks of high quality.

I like all the bells and whistles on the Harbor Freight 15KW but I am Leary of all that stuff failing since it is Harbor Freight.

Then there is the debate of Brushless vs Brush? I only plan on using it for emergencies currently and wonder. If it would be a big deal.
 
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I looked at the Voltmaster but it was close to 2 times the cost of the HF. Didnt realize it was made in the USA. I like the looks of the Winco generators.
 
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Yeah but the Winco is real pricey.

Dex, how do you like your genny, did you get it from HF or Rural King?
 
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Not sure if it has been asked yet, but does anyone have the 12K/15KW surge Voltmaster PTO genny and what do you think.
Also can anyone who already has a PTO genny let me know if you constantly have to adjust the throttle on the tractor when loads kick on and off?

Recently bought a used Dayton 12/15kw PTO generator which is a re-badged Voltmaster and I'm very happy with it.
I run it with a Kubota L4200 which has a bit more power than your JD, but at 30hp at the PTO you should have plenty as well.
Setting the throttle to obtain 62hz with no load, I never saw it go below 60hz even with a 4ton A/C unit, a 1.5hp well pump and lights drawing power.

If your interested, I have a thread where I discussed re-wiring the generator from Bonded Neutral to Floating Neutral. (Which I ultimately did)
I also discussed my mounting, inlet and breaker box setup and how I tested it.

The generator is brushless, has sealed bearings and capacitor voltage regulation.
My understanding is this doesn't control voltage quite as closely as an AVR, but is simple/reliable and all my electronics function fine.
If you look around you can get the Voltmaster delivered new for under $1,300.

Hope this helps
 
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Thanks stoney, I like the voltmaster but just wasn't sure because I haven't seen anybody post anything about them yet or at least that I can find. My main concern is that I don't have to go out and adjust throttle everytime a large load kick on and off.
 
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Yeah but the Winco is real pricey.

Dex, how do you like your genny, did you get it from HF or Rural King?

I ended up getting the generator from HF because Rural King was out of stock (and had been for quite a while). I have only run the generator for about an hour to check the operation and to see if it would start my 3 ton heat pump(no problem).
 
 
 
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