High Angle Engine

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Wynnefraser

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Looking for suggestions about a 10-15hp size engine with vertical shaft, that can run at a high angel. Is there generally any issue with running a vertical shaft engine at a 45 degree angle or perhaps even steeper?
 
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Look for a pressure lubed engine, they can handle angles better than a splash lubricated one. What is it going on?

Aaron Z
 
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Even on a pressure-lubed engine, the location of the oil pickup may make it work one direction and not the other.

Bruce
 
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Some of the slope mowers out of europe have the engine mounted in a gimbal so it will swing L-R and always stay vertical while in operation. It could be a tricky situation if trying to do belt or direct drive though.

If thats too much you could try a swinging pickup which some engines use as well.

Heres a machine thats rated for 55* called the RoboGreen. Isuzu diesel powered. Unsure what modifications were made to the engine, but it doesnt self level, so they must be internal. Likely a mod to the pickup.

 
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It is to go on a slope mower, and planning direct drive to the blade. Only looking for around 10-15hp, but need the appropriate oil pickup.
 
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On industrial engines you can pick the deep oil pan for 45 degree tilt. Thats all it is, make a deeper oil pan and put the pickup tube down into it.
 
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a two stroke engine could possibly fit the requirement.
 
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Possible a 2 stroke, but actually having a hard time finding anything. Don't seem too common these days, around 10-12hp with vertical shaft and electric start.
 
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Not really, the initial power has to come from somewhere and so while hydraulics could work would still need a engine to drive the pump.
 

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