Using a Kubota to Power a Generator for Extended Periods

Larry Caldwell · Sep 1, 2016

This isn't portable, but it's a neat project for someone who needs a hobby. The Indian Lister/Petter diesels are pretty rough. The guy mentions that he went through the whole engine, which is not the first time I have seen that comment. They ship with sand still stuck to the castings.

My Ozlisteroids JKSON Diesel 8/1 generator/compressor project Pt 1. - YouTube

CalG · Sep 1, 2016

if the power unit were installed in a marine application, it may run continuously for several weeks. with lives depending on it.

Industrial Toys · Sep 1, 2016

If I had money, I wouldn't buy a Jag or Lamborgini . I would scour the planet for a nice original Lister. These poor quality clones are probably not worth the little they are asking. And a real crap shoot.

dstig1 · Sep 2, 2016

I thought you couldn't buy India Listers anymore due to the EPA banning the import of them???

Soundguy · Sep 2, 2016

So anyone get to use their Genny last night or today?

I was about to go hook mine to the well when duke got the electrons running back and forth again.

Industrial Toys · Sep 2, 2016

The Listers are being brought in as "Compressors". In Canada, anyway.

Many feature cardboard shims.

buickanddeere · Sep 2, 2016

Larry Caldwell said:
This isn't portable, but it's a neat project for someone who needs a hobby. The Indian Lister/Petter diesels are pretty rough. The guy mentions that he went through the whole engine, which is not the first time I have seen that comment. They ship with sand still stuck to the castings.

My Ozlisteroids JKSON Diesel 8/1 generator/compressor project Pt 1. - YouTube

The Lister Engine Forum

oosik · Sep 2, 2016

I guess we are just fortunate here in Ea WA. The longest outage in the 34+ years I've been here was 28 hours. Hardly worth even the thought of standby power.

I do have a 3000 watt Honda but its used to power my tools when I'm out on the property. A friend worked on one of those big factory boats up in AK. They catch & process cod. Their diesel engines run 4+ months, non-stop, keeping the boat & refrigeration going. Once a commercial fishing boat leaves port - it will normally only shut down the diesel engine if there is a problem.

buck boost · Sep 3, 2016

I just bought a yanmar ydg5500 portable and wired into the house with a gen inlet box. Probably took 3 hours to do. I bought it off of Craigslist for less than half brand new.

If i were to keep my tractor at my primary residence, i would have absolutely no problem running a pto genny for days. My B2920 uses about half a quart of oil in 200 hours. The coolant level has not budged in 400 hours.