Trev
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- Joined
- May 24, 2002
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- Williamson, NY (near Rochester)
- Tractor
- Currently tractor-less
I think I've read about all the posts on the board (a lot of them) about PTO generators. So I went to the Northern Tool site and starting seeing about putting together a system.. and boy did I get lost in a hurry. /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif
I found a 12,000 watt generator for $1900, that looks like it would be enough power for my needs and would easily be driven by my JD4300 (27.something PTO HP.)
Then I found a PTO driveshaft, $170.
Then I found a trailer for the unit, which it appears I would need since I see no 3pt hitch connections on the generator .. $400.
I couldn't find an electrical transfer box of the sort people say I should have to make a safe connection.
Is there a place I should go which would provide the complete solution, without my having to guess what I need? Is there a place where these things can be gotten at a better price? Are there generators which don't require a trailer, but just have 3pt hitch connections? Am I better off with the trailer, so I don't have to maintain hydraulic pressure to hold the thing up?
All I want is an emergency system for use when it's cold and the power goes out. I really like the PTO generator idea, as it's one less engine to maintain.. one less type of fuel I need to store, one more use for the tractor (getting my money's worth out of it), etc.
Of all the discussions I read, I didn't find one that said simply "Go to this page" or "call this number" and you'll find everything you need to do this.
I should note that all I'm looking for is a way for my family to survive in relative comfort in the event of a major power outage. I don't have to run everything in our small farmhouse, but I think I probably could with 8000 watts continuous and 12,000 surge?
Any suggestions appreciated, and sorry for having resurrected an old topic..
Thanks, and happy holidays to all....
Bob
I found a 12,000 watt generator for $1900, that looks like it would be enough power for my needs and would easily be driven by my JD4300 (27.something PTO HP.)
Then I found a PTO driveshaft, $170.
Then I found a trailer for the unit, which it appears I would need since I see no 3pt hitch connections on the generator .. $400.
I couldn't find an electrical transfer box of the sort people say I should have to make a safe connection.
Is there a place I should go which would provide the complete solution, without my having to guess what I need? Is there a place where these things can be gotten at a better price? Are there generators which don't require a trailer, but just have 3pt hitch connections? Am I better off with the trailer, so I don't have to maintain hydraulic pressure to hold the thing up?
All I want is an emergency system for use when it's cold and the power goes out. I really like the PTO generator idea, as it's one less engine to maintain.. one less type of fuel I need to store, one more use for the tractor (getting my money's worth out of it), etc.
Of all the discussions I read, I didn't find one that said simply "Go to this page" or "call this number" and you'll find everything you need to do this.
I should note that all I'm looking for is a way for my family to survive in relative comfort in the event of a major power outage. I don't have to run everything in our small farmhouse, but I think I probably could with 8000 watts continuous and 12,000 surge?
Any suggestions appreciated, and sorry for having resurrected an old topic..
Thanks, and happy holidays to all....
Bob