Anyone use a Power Inverter on your tractor?

[dragoneggs]

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Also keep in mind, the ratings for alternators are "best case". In other words, Wide open throttle, AND a cold temperature. As the ambient temp rises and the alternator heats up from load, they don't put out the full rating. What I am saying is alternator ratings are more like a paper rating not necessarily a real world what to expect rating.

Excellent point from a design standpoint, k0ua!

 

[bullbreaker]

Heres a good site to purchase inverters .

Power Inverters | DonRowe.com

 

[SPYDERLK]

Iv had 1000W inverters hard wired on all our kubotas for years -- from the BX1500 on up, Finally took the one off the BX because someone cut a cord and fried it. The replacement could not stand the vibrations. No other troubles.
larry

 

[jodebg]

What type of devices are you able to operate with your 1000w unit, and do you leave the tractor idling while using the inverter?
I have a Kubota B7800 and understand that the alternator is a low capacity unit.

I was thinking of using an inverter to operate my 120v leaf blower when I need to clear off drainage areas away from the house. Maybe operate a radio while at a work site, etc..

Iv had 1000W inverters hard wired on all our kubotas for years -- from the BX1500 on up, Finally took the one off the BX because someone cut a cord and fried it. The replacement could not stand the vibrations. No other troubles.
larry

 

[SPYDERLK]

I power everything from a circular saw on down. Circsaw is an overload. Remington [8Amp] chainsaw for intermittent cuts and limbing is right on. I do use automotive batts in all tractors and keep tractor running.

I think a leaf blower will be near max. Check Amp rating. 8A or below should be OK. Short term uses because you are puttng a high net drain on the batt. Youll probably want to go to the highest cap auto batt that will fit. ... and use the tractor for awhile after to renew charge
larry

 

[weedpharma]

What type of devices are you able to operate with your 1000w unit, and do you leave the tractor idling while using the inverter? I have a Kubota B7800 and understand that the alternator is a low capacity unit. I was thinking of using an inverter to operate my 120v leaf blower when I need to clear off drainage areas away from the house. Maybe operate a radio while at a work site, etc..

Forget about the radio as inverters produce far too much interference (even pure sine wave). Stick to 12 volts for the radio.

You should also consider the need for pure sine wave as some tools over heat with modified sine wave units.

Weedpharma

 

[jodebg]

Thanks to all for all of the information.

 

[ultrarunner]

I have two dating back to the early 90's when they were quite pricey... bought them from a marine supply because they were rated for marine use and built a little more rugged.

The 1000 has jumper cable quick connects and I can plug it into my tractor or service vehicle or jumper cables...

Only used it for a short time twice with the Kubota... had to drill and grind for a few minutes and it worked great.

On my service truck I have a two battery setup with a continuous duty solenoid to link both batteries together... that unit is 2000 watts and a single pulley 135 amp GM alternator... works very well... even runs my little emglo air compressor.

 

[k0ua]

Forget about the radio as inverters produce far too much interference (even pure sine wave). Stick to 12 volts for the radio.

You should also consider the need for pure sine wave as some tools over heat with modified sine wave units.

Weedpharma

Oh yeah!, my 600 watt unit is a "garbage maker" would wipe out any kind of radio. Doesn't even have to be hooked up to it.. it radiates!

 

[the old grind]

Forget about the radio as inverters produce far too much interference (even pure sine wave). Stick to 12 volts for the radio.
You should also consider the need for pure sine wave as some tools over heat with modified sine wave units.

"To be sure ..." as they say. :thumbsup: 'Pure sine wave' is a must for most voltage reducing gadgets/chargers, esp with iron core transformers that will also heat up quickly. (not many of them these days) Take your chances with laptop power supplies that run warm on house current. (checked one lately?) Radio/boom-box might be the thing that'll run longest with the engine off. IMO, alts of <30a are for lawn mowers.

60-110a+ alternator is the norm on most modern cars, use hp by amps drawn vs rating so economical once paid for...