coldstream
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I'm considering building my own PTO gen. I can buy a generator head unit and will probably look for a 5KW to 8KW unit. I saw a youtube where a guy built a belt drive set up off of the PTO and that might work. I'd have to come up with a couple of 2 or 3 belt pulleys of the proper diameter to run off of my 540 or 1000 PTO speeds (probably 1000rpm because the needed pulleys would be closer in size). I'd also like to investigate using a PTO gearbox like the one's used on the commercial PTO generator units. Does anyone know of a source for a gearbox (speed increaser, 1000rpm input, 3600rpm output)? I have no idea how much such a box would cost but am curious. I've looked a bunch on-line and am coming up with nothing. Thanks for any input!