Easy way to install the wheels on the generator.

[bdhsfz6]

That's what I do. 4 zipties and I'm done. Zipties and Harbor Freight dollies go well together. I also put my mac2400 air compressor on a HF dolly, about 10 years ago.

Those Harbor Freight dollies are great for a variety of uses. I bought a dozen 18" x 12" when they were on sale last year for $6.99.

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-12-in-1000-lb-capacity-hardwood-dolly-58312.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12189148308&campaignid=12189148308&utm_content=163074510715&adsetid=163074510715&product=58312&store=343&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-JG5BhBZEiwAt7JR6zKmqz8BV7IZ4ZNKmocJkNePtGzMlD9U4eGVM6gcIpMhWCRFR2SMbRoC9SEQAvD_BwE

Not sure about the 1000# rating, but I use them under some 700# implements with no problem.

 

[newbury]

Those Harbor Freight dollies are great for a variety of uses. I bought a dozen 18" x 12" when they were on sale last year for $6.99.
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https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-12-in-1000-lb-capacity-hardwood-dolly-58312.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12189148308&campaignid=12189148308&utm_content=163074510715&adsetid=163074510715&product=58312&store=343&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-JG5BhBZEiwAt7JR6zKmqz8BV7IZ4ZNKmocJkNePtGzMlD9U4eGVM6gcIpMhWCRFR2SMbRoC9SEQAvD_BwE

Not sure about the 1000# rating, but I use them under some 700# implements with no problem.

I've got probably dozens of them. Supporting everything from a 900lb chipper to a small toolbox. I've got about 2,500 sq ft of concrete floors in my sheds so they roll fairly well. I even got a couple of 6'x30" tables (bought on surplus for $10) zip tied to them so I have "rolling tables" to reconfigure my shops easily.
Have to roll them occasionally if they have a heavy load because the wheels tend to flatten.

 

[workinonit]

My small 7250 W generator is 2 wheel. I couldn't use one configured like yours, it would roll around on my trailer and overturn.

 

[jkk04]

My 60's PowrKraft 230AC is on a wide hand truck intended for torch bottles. First owner widened the hand truck, crude but effective. The welder is the size of a Tombstone, too heavy to move around if it weren't on wheels.

Attached simple small wheels from recycled on the heavy welding machine is makes life easier

 

[dfkrug]

I have long since sold my super-loud, but reliable Generac 5000 generator.

Here is how I did it. I used lawnmower wheels, which I had lying around, and no casters. Super-easy, with welded on axles, also from scrap.

This approach allows you to pull-start without dragging the genny, as SCOOTR states, but it also will not roll down a slope unintentionally.

Vibration on these units is fierce, so I suspect the pivot bearings on the casters would suffer.

Later models often came with a rear pair of wheels, and a long handle to help lift, but also so it was stable when set down.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I've been using wheels to move my equipment around in the barns for years. I put them on everything from welders, generators, tool caddies, fuel tanks, and even 3pt attachments. I started by fastening them directly to the equipment but switched to dollies for more flexibility. Sooner or later, one of the wheels would give out and it was easier to replace them on a dolly, or just replace the dolly, than work on the equipment itself.

As I got older, rolling the heavy equipment around on less than smooth concrete floors, became more of a chore. I improved on the dolly concept by putting wheels on two way accessible pallets so they could be moved around from building to building with forks.

When prices on powered pallet jacks became more affordable, I picked up this one:

Makes it a snap to move palletized equipment around in the barn. This is especially true when the one you want is in back and blocked by a half dozen others.

Hats off to the guy who invented the wheel!

 

[jkk04]

I put an inline shutoff valve on mine to be able to easily run the carburetors dry after use. Rebuilding or replacing carburetors isn't my favorite activity.

All the best,

Peter

Yes... good point.
After using and storing for while on any small gas engines equipments include 2cycle(generator, riding mower, log splitter, rototiller, chainsaw, air blower, etc.) shoud be dried out the gas from carburator after usage will be carburator trouble free (contained the ethanol alcohol in the gasoline is trouble maker)
Highly recommended.
Jkk

 

[masscity]

Champion 3500/4000. This what I did, concrete in the shop only. It works for me, because I have arthritis every joint. This

way it's easy for me to check or change oil and start it. Total weight about 200 lbs.

 

[bigtiller]

Champion 3500/4000. This what I did, concrete in the shop only. It works for me, because I have arthritis every joint. This

way it's easy for me to check or change oil and start it. Total weight about 200 lbs.

That's a good idea. Where did you get the nice wide cart?

 

[masscity]

That's a good idea. Where did you get the nice wide cart?

Gorilla wagons, from Amazon. Mine is rated for 1200 lbs, change the handle and be pulled by a garden tractor etc. They

come in many different widths and weight rating. I had a narrower one on order, but someone stole it in Lower Michigan

somewhere. I cancelled that order and bought the wider one for more stability. It come with air tires, which I hate, so I

bought 4 airless tires in case I need them. There are also other brands very similar.