What would you do with this engine?

[boxygen]

Hi lostcause,
Bandsaw was my first thought also. There is at least one small company that sells kits and parts to build your own bandsaw if you have a welder and can buy a little angle iron, you could build one much cheaper than what they cost to buy. I dont remember the name of the company, but I think they were from the west coast. A little searching on google and Im sure you will find it.
edit: Linn Lumber Mills

Building one of these is on my list of dream projects.

 

[Reg]

NOT a band saw mill.
It isn't much of an engine and is 12 years old, too old and small of a HEART to put into a band mill.
I have a swing mill and that has a 24 HP Honda twin.

I know, I know, supposedly bands take less horse power, but I wouldn't build a mill around that engine.

Edger or planer ? Maybe, but if you don't have a mill you probably wouldn't want/need an edger (-:

How about a riding mower ?

 

[PILOON]

The biggish bulge at the pully end suggests a reduction gearing may be in place on your motor and that would suggest that the 1800 rpm is probably correct.
For that matter the reduced rpm motors are pricier that straight shaft ones.

The lower RPM would make a great bandsaw powerplant as they don't wont the blade to go all that fast and normally need to gear down via pullies.

I'd have to guess that that motor is at least in the 18 hp range.

Now while not cheap, and because they always drive some sort of industrial equipment, wisconsin parts are always available and being maintained and or rebuilt all the time.
But then you won't find them serviced by your usual lawnmower/chainsaw type dealer but rather the industriel eguipment guys, ie paving contractors and the like.

 

[lostcause]

Hi lostcause,
Bandsaw was my first thought also. There is at least one small company that sells kits and parts to build your own bandsaw if you have a welder and can buy a little angle iron, you could build one much cheaper than what they cost to buy. I dont remember the name of the company, but I think they were from the west coast. A little searching on google and Im sure you will find it.
edit: Linn Lumber Mills

Building one of these is on my list of dream projects.

oh, wow... i have often thought about building one of these, but never looked/found bare components until now. time to do a little more research. course, i'd have to reinforce things a little. what i did find on that engine series lists weighs of 179-197lb. then add a battery and fluids - you're well over 200lb now.

 

[bobodu]

I'd get it off it's side first!!
Got a Magnum 20 out there that has been on several thing from a splitter to a tractor. Probably gonna sell it now.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

You could make one heck of an AIR COMPRESSOR.

Or you could go a step up from a go-cart... YouTube - Homemade FT17 / M1917 3/4 Scaled Paintball Tank PT 2

That engine is a little big for it, but you could do a towable backhoe. The weight of the engine would come in handy as ballast to counter the digging force.

 

[s78wingrider]

If your looking for a bandsaw mill, check the adds, I bought my lumbermate barely used for $1200. Original owner bought it to cut some cross ties with the smallest engine, 9HP, lol. For some of the stuff I cut, I need more power. Someone said, could use engine to power edger, durn, I forgot! I have one covered up out here somewhere? lol, Aaron

 

[lostcause]

for compressors, i don't really have a use for a large portable. i've got a 60gal single stage in my shop with air lines plumbed all over the shop. covers all of my needs so far.

i've got a woods 7500 on my jd770, so no need for a portable backhoe.

i think a 200lb+ engine might be a little much for a go-cart, though the thought of a utility vehicle did cross my mind. i have nearly dismissed it due to the rest of the complex machined pieces needed - suspension, transmission, steering, etc. maybe if some old lawn mowers and/or golf carts landed in the yard i would attempt that.

i still think the function of a bandsaw, and the small amount of complex components needed is putting that plan in the lead, even if this engine won't work. the ones i've seen all utilize a belt drive and place the engine above the saw carriage. i have a feeling that by the time you get it all situated up there with a battery, oil, and gas, you're going to be looking at around 250lb. i bet that's a little on the heavy side. can you do any alternative drive/automated carriage systems? maybe hydraulic drive for everything? that engine would probably turn a pretty stout pump.

 

[bobodu]

Soil conditioner or a killer tiller.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I saw an old decrepit cement mixer in a yard on my way to work today, and I thought that's another use for your engine. Do you have much use for cement?