Generators Diesel vs PTO

[crazyal]

You may want to start out getting a couple of 5 gallon jugs of fuel first to see how much you use.

 

[mrpoppy58]

That sure is a lot of Hours. Can You prove it?
Poppy

 

[FredH]

Sure , will Attempt ( Big word there ATTEMPT ! Me and camera don't see eye to eye all the time ) to post pictures of the control unit / hour meter and the actual perkins unit . A little dark outside right now plus the fact that it is 16 degrees on my back deck makes for some stay in the house time .

Now , keep in mind , I would NOT run my TC30 at / above RPM's for maximum PTO speed ( seems like that is around 2200 ??? ) , but there are many diesel units that Do run at that speed on a constant basis with little if any problems . The unit I have is a Auxiliary power unit on my semi . Powers a 6000 watt generator plus heating or cooling .

RigMaster Power - Product Overview

The above link shows the newer model , mine is 3 years old . Newer model runs at 2800 rpm's due to the EPA requirements and CARB , ( California B.S. ) , Were as mine runs at 3600 rpm's . Basically all still the same package other than newer engine design . Completely self contained unit that is a huge fuel saver .

Fred H.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

We have a Kubota 11Kw genny at work that was used on a remote project with 4600+ hours on it. I believe it turns 3600rpm. Thats a lot of hours. These gennys are very pricey but they last a long time if properly cared for.

 

[wdchyd]

I have a two speed PTO on my B2320.....has anybody here used a smaller KW rated PTO generator (as less HP required) and run it on higher PTO speed and just run the tractor engine at a lower speed to save on fuel/noise ....granted I know a phototach would be needed to attain 540 rpm's....Seems like this would be easier on fuel consumption and noise....No ?....Maybe it would purrr down and not scream....

 

[Soundguy]

i think the fuel savings is a pipe dream.

fuel usage on a good running diesel is going to be very directly related to load...

if you are making 7kw load on a 20 hp diesel or a 35 hp diesel.. I'd expect fuel usage to be near identical.

soundguy

 

[dcyrilc]

My thoughts lie with the others who suggested a NG/LP dedicated unit.

No need to store fuel as you have it available on demand and most of them auto start weekly and run a self test to keep everything going as it should. They also run much cleaner than gas or diesel.

 

[tessiers]

Soundguy is right on the money, load equals fuel use, tractors are governed to run at certain RPM's and fuel automaticly is adjusted to maintain RPM's under load. I have run tractors with 10,000 hours on them and they still run, not many generators can say that. At some point not running is worse than running an engine. I routinely run my 1941 Farmall at PTO speeds for 10 to 12and even 14 hours making hay, I can't see where a generator would be any worse than that. I'll even bet for most compact tractors a little workout would do them good (other than mowing the lawn). By the way, who has just 1 tractor, poor people. LOL

 

[dcyrilc]

By the way, who has just 1 tractor, poor people. LOL

That would be me. Poor people. But my tractor is growing. Maybe I've been feeding it too much.:laughing:

 

[dex3361]

That would be me. Poor people. But my tractor is growing. Maybe I've been feeding it too much.:laughing:

That looks awesome. How wide outside to outside?