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 01-11-2007, 06:51 Post: 138652
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  Generator size

When you buy the gen set buy it bigger than what you have HP for.

Bogging down is not a function of the size of generator it is a function of how much electric you are using. As Ken says you'd be able to make about 16-18KW B4 tractor runs out of steam.

A 24 or 30, even a 40 if the deal is right, would be a good size that way you never have to worry about running the gen to the max amps. Over heating the gen because of a marginal size is not good. The price is not that much difference.

I have a 30KW gen with a 35 HP tractor. However I am looking at how to mount the gen to the wood splitter eng so I keep the tractor free, if I need it. Now I'd have much more power than generator. But I have enough gen to do anything for a normal home owner. Just enough gen to run neighbors milking pump should they have a problem.

Currently my main Gen PTO tractor is the 4400 and the "M" is the very short term back up. I'd hate to buy gas for the "M" for an extended period.






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That is a good idea using a gen on the heavy use stuff.

When I need to burn some serious welding rod I also drag out the gen. 5/32 rod tends to get the attention of the electric bill. It just barely makes the 4400 grunt when arc is struck.

Also it is good exercise for the gen and keeps all the polarity and rectifies doin what they are spota do when they need to do it.

At work we have a small generator that will run single or 3 phase. (Don't ask me how Kernal Kill-a-watt does it. He is a magican with electric, probably illegal anyway). It has muscle enough to run about 40/50 HP worth of motors but will only start 1 at a time. A loaded 10hp 3phase motor will really make the engine work. (Sounds like a tractor on a silage blower whith a big wad).






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