PTO Generator

[MacTractor]

Need some advice.

I think I'll start drinking after this XMAS....

Here in Southern NB, we have had big power issues due to basically a 3 day ice storm that has left many parts still with no power. We lost power here on the 23rd and actually got it back late on XMAS eve just in time to have everyone over for an xmas eve party. We had a basically a brand new Briggs and Stratton E Series Gen that lasted 26 hours before it started spewing oil out of a grommet coming out of the side of the engine. The In-laws are still out as we then scrambled to find another generator to try to keep their house from freezing. (Was -18C 2 nights ago). We ended up borrowing 2 more gens with one of them having intermittent problems as well.

Meanwhile, my JD 2320 is always there any usable so I think it is time to get a PTO generator so that if this ever happens again I will not have to screw with a bunch of unreliable gassers that most likely not work when I need them.

So I have been looking for a PTO Gen and with only 18HP at the PTO I am really limited to 9KW if you use the accepted math. So here is what I have come up with:

BaumaLight TX7
BaumaLight - TX Generators
Pro's - 7KW and can surge to 9KW which would be the best fit
Con's - $2K +

VoltMaster 12KW
Voltmaster PTO15/12 PTO Generator - PTO15/12 - 12 kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator (540 RPM)
Pro's - 12 KW - Cheap
Con's - oversized for tractor????

IMD 10KW
IMD IMD PTO10-2S - 10kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator | Buy PTO Electric Generators at PowerEquipmentPlus.com
Pro's - 10KW - Price
Con's - Marginally oversized - Some reviews showing issues??

Northern Tool 7.2KW
NorthStar PTO Generator — 7200 Watt, 14 HP Required | PTO Generators| Northern Tool + Equipment
Pro's - $1K
Con's - 7.2KW with only 7.8KW surge

I obviously want to run as much as I can including Fridge, Freezer, Well Pump, HW Heater (If I Could) and some lights. It would be even better if I could run the 4 Ton Heat Pump but I might be able to run it without anything else which would be fine.

I think the best unit would the BaumaLight one but the Voltmaster has great reviews but would I be making a mistake oversizing the gen. I would assume that once I get past the 9 KW the tractor would start to loose RPM which actually would allow me to max out the capacity?????

Any thoughts and advice?

Cheers,

 

[aczlan]

I think the best unit would the BaumaLight one but the Voltmaster has great reviews but would I be making a mistake oversizing the gen. I would assume that once I get past the 9 KW the tractor would start to loose RPM which actually would allow me to max out the capacity?????
Any thoughts and advice?

Going oversize wont hurt anything as long as you dont put too much load on it...
So, if your tractor will produce 7kw and you hook up a 20kw PTO generator, it will run just fine as long as you don't try to pull more than 7kw. Actually, the larger generator might start a large load better than a smaller one as it will have more rotating mass and as such it will have more of a "flywheel" effect to keep going when you try to start a large load (ie: well pump, fridge and the freezer all starting at once, etc).
Just size your breaker (where power comes into the house) to match the tractor's output.

Aaron Z

 

[streamin]

I have always thought about a pto gen but then the thought of running the tractor for hours on end was not something I wanted to do. I think that is the cheaper way to go but have you looked at stand alone units?

 

[nybirdman]

Big debate here on this subject.Your experience is why I have a PTO generator.

 

[ruffdog]

Does Tiger Power still make their 10k gen?

 

[ruffdog]

Here is some good reading for you on Tiger Power PTO Generators and the difference between some makes.Tiger Power PTO Generators

 

[leonz]

My first question would be

Are the PTO Generator sets brushless !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My coleman Powermate is brushless and after considerable
aggravation the fellow that repaired it put in bigger diodes to solve the problem
of no power.

Need some advice.

I think I'll start drinking after this XMAS....

Here in Southern NB, we have had big power issues due to basically a 3 day ice storm that has left many parts still with no power. We lost power here on the 23rd and actually got it back late on XMAS eve just in time to have everyone over for an xmas eve party. We had a basically a brand new Briggs and Stratton E Series Gen that lasted 26 hours before it started spewing oil out of a grommet coming out of the side of the engine. The In-laws are still out as we then scrambled to find another generator to try to keep their house from freezing. (Was -18C 2 nights ago). We ended up borrowing 2 more gens with one of them having intermittent problems as well.

Meanwhile, my JD 2320 is always there any usable so I think it is time to get a PTO generator so that if this ever happens again I will not have to screw with a bunch of unreliable gassers that most likely not work when I need them.

So I have been looking for a PTO Gen and with only 18HP at the PTO I am really limited to 9KW if you use the accepted math. So here is what I have come up with:

BaumaLight TX7
BaumaLight - TX Generators
Pro's - 7KW and can surge to 9KW which would be the best fit
Con's - $2K +

VoltMaster 12KW
Voltmaster PTO15/12 PTO Generator - PTO15/12 - 12 kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator (540 RPM)
Pro's - 12 KW - Cheap
Con's - oversized for tractor????

IMD 10KW
IMD IMD PTO10-2S - 10kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator | Buy PTO Electric Generators at PowerEquipmentPlus.com
Pro's - 10KW - Price
Con's - Marginally oversized - Some reviews showing issues??

Northern Tool 7.2KW
NorthStar PTO Generator — 7200 Watt, 14 HP Required | PTO Generators| Northern Tool + Equipment
Pro's - $1K
Con's - 7.2KW with only 7.8KW surge

I obviously want to run as much as I can including Fridge, Freezer, Well Pump, HW Heater (If I Could) and some lights. It would be even better if I could run the 4 Ton Heat Pump but I might be able to run it without anything else which would be fine.

I think the best unit would the BaumaLight one but the Voltmaster has great reviews but would I be making a mistake oversizing the gen. I would assume that once I get past the 9 KW the tractor would start to loose RPM which actually would allow me to max out the capacity?????

Any thoughts and advice?

Cheers,

 

[RoyJackson]

Here is some good reading for you on Tiger Power PTO Generators and the difference between some makes.Tiger Power PTO Generators

Is Tiger Power still in business?

 

[ruffdog]

Is Tiger Power still in business?

I have looked for some time for tiger power but haven't found anything for sure. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/255317-bought-tiger-power-pto-generator.html

 

[RoyJackson]

I have looked for some time for tiger power but haven't found anything for sure. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/255317-bought-tiger-power-pto-generator.html

I noticed they weren't on Messick's website now...Messick's used to be a retailer. Seems like I read they left the PTO generator business a while back...but my memory may be wrong on that.

As far as the OP's question, I'd go with a 10kW generator...maybe not the one he linked to...but I think 10kW would do nicely and if he upgrades to a larger tractor, he'll be set.