rmorey
Platinum Member
Hey Rod,
Everyone has an opinion. (including me) If it was me, I would calculate the load "needed" to run during the outage. Freezer, fridge, some lites, sump pump, etc. Add 'em up and add a contingency, say 15% more. Now you know how big a genny you "need". Check specs on all types of that size to see which will be the most efficient to operate. You may find that another portable will cover all the required loads. I think that, as others have said, the pto model will use whatever the tractor burns, and the propane version will cost the most to buy.
I bought an 8kW/12kW Generac w/electric start from TSC in Smiths Falls last year for $1,500. Burns about 30 litres in 12 hr run time. The propane was a little cheaper to run but cost more than twice as much to buy.
Everyone has an opinion. (including me) If it was me, I would calculate the load "needed" to run during the outage. Freezer, fridge, some lites, sump pump, etc. Add 'em up and add a contingency, say 15% more. Now you know how big a genny you "need". Check specs on all types of that size to see which will be the most efficient to operate. You may find that another portable will cover all the required loads. I think that, as others have said, the pto model will use whatever the tractor burns, and the propane version will cost the most to buy.
I bought an 8kW/12kW Generac w/electric start from TSC in Smiths Falls last year for $1,500. Burns about 30 litres in 12 hr run time. The propane was a little cheaper to run but cost more than twice as much to buy.