Toolguy
Platinum Member
I have to disagree with those that think it is a waste to use your tractor to run a generator when a smaller engine will do. The lifespan of a modern liquid cooled diesel engine is going to be much longer than a cheap air cooled gas engine. If a reasonable life expectancy for the diesel is 5000 hrs, then a few hours running a generator is insignificant. I would have no problem using my B3030 for generator duty if I had a PTO generator. It would probably use less fuel than the 10HP gas engine driven 5000 watt unit I do have. Personally, I prefer not to tie up the tractor on a generator though. If the reason for the power outage was a tornado or an icestorm I would want the tractor available for cleanup of downed trees. If I had two tractors like the OP then a PTO Generator would make good sense IMHO.