PTO Generators any advice?

jdcook00 · Sep 19, 2003

I'm still waiting on the arrival of the JD 2210 I have ordered and due to recent weather conditions here in eastern NC, I was considering a pto generator. I was wondering if anyone has any advice. Is there a small enough generator out there for the pto power a 2210 has? I am currently using a Yamaha 4600 as the power has been off since yesterday's hurricane. I'm not trying to power up the whole house, 7000-10000w would be sufficient. I'm just trying to cut down on the number of engines to upkeep and to get running (two hours to r&r and clean carb. on generator) /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif Thanks for any advice. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Slamfire · Sep 19, 2003

I've got an 8kW Generac that won't run everything, but will run anything we use electricity for. I'm converting it to dual fuel, propane in addition to gasoline. When a big ice storm hits getting gas can be a problem. I wish I had a 10kW instead, but you get what's available when you need it. One good argument for a self powered generator is that you don't tie up your tractor when you are making electricity. The question is does your tractor have a good enough governor to take care of the constantly changing demand of a generator?

jdcook00 · Sep 19, 2003

Slamfire, you have a good point about tying up the tractor for making power instead of doing something useful like moving trees that fell next to house. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I don't know about the govener yet as I don't have the tractor yet.

mountain_man · Sep 19, 2003

Here's a TBN thread about everything you ever wanted to know (or not) about
PTO generators --> PTO generator

RichNJKubota · Sep 20, 2003

I ordered a 15KW PTO gen from http://home.ntelos.net/~gener8s/index.html
Just got it a month ago and have run various tests. It works fine. The tractor (Kubota L4310, 40HP) runs it no problem. The governor can handle from no load to full load with a variation of only 2 Hz. The gen has an electronic voltage reg so the voltage always stays at 240.
I looked at alot of gens before I bought and 1 thing I think you really need is a frequency meter. I know of no other way to set the engine RPMs. You can buy a separate meter but they run from $80-$100.
I did not want a engine/gen unit because of the additional engine maintenance. And I already store diesel for the tractor.
As far as the issue of using the tractor for cleanup outside - I figure then PTO gen would only be used for a hour at a time with a couple of hours in between.
Rich

Docsknotinn · Sep 20, 2003

Jd makes a PTO generator. You will find it under the X series. It will work perfectly on a 2210 . Cost is $16-1800. If I did not have a generator already I would not want anything but a pto driven genset. The reason is people. After 9-11 and the recent black outs people flipped out on buying gas. Traffic was a mess and gas lines were miles long. Only 1 or 2 cars at the diesel pumps. I would get the JD its perfect for home needs. Its not like you cant power up the home, then drop the generator, use the tractor for a few hours and the re hook up the generator. No biggie. Dave

_RaT_ · Sep 20, 2003

Another bonus might be that it would be easy to take to a neighbors place to give them a little juice for the refrigerator etc. Rat...

bartman · Sep 21, 2003

Rich
What kind of price are we talking about on a 15 KW PTO generator
Bartman

RichNJKubota · Sep 21, 2003

The 15KW w/3pt mount, 10ft cord, meters, and PTO shaft was $1600 + $75 shipping to NJ. However when I bought they had a demo unit for somewhat less. The 20KW w/trailer was $2200.

Rich