Generator gearbox
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Generator gearbox
I just bought a 10kw generator head that I would like to drive from my tractor pto. The generator needs to run at 3600 and standard pto speed is 540rpm. Some generators come with a gearbox to increase the speed but mine didn't and although I could use pulleys I'd prefer a gearbox. Any ideas on where I can find one? Tried Hub City, Dodge, and ebay so far.
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Try Northern Tool. They used to have a PTO drive for generators. Like this:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_36914_36914
I have not used them, tho.
Fran
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_36914_36914
I have not used them, tho.
Fran
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I checked out your link but that includes the generator. What I'm looking for is just the gearbox part of that. I've already purchased the generator section. I even tried to see if I could find who suppies Northern with their generators and components thinking I could just buy the gearboxbox but no luck.
As for running off the engine it is a diesel tractor and redlines at about 3000 rpms.
As for running off the engine it is a diesel tractor and redlines at about 3000 rpms.
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Originally Posted by ferret2
I checked out your link but that includes the generator. What I'm looking for is just the gearbox part of that. I've already purchased the generator section. I even tried to see if I could find who suppies Northern with their generators and components thinking I could just buy the gearboxbox but no luck.
As for running off the engine it is a diesel tractor and redlines at about 3000 rpms.
As for running off the engine it is a diesel tractor and redlines at about 3000 rpms.
Fran
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Match the engine speed with the pulleys.
Engine speed 1800RPM - 1:2 -Generator 3600RPM, very simple and way cheaper than a gearbox.
Check the generator head, it may even run at 1800RPM depending on how it is wound.
Engine speed 1800RPM - 1:2 -Generator 3600RPM, very simple and way cheaper than a gearbox.
Check the generator head, it may even run at 1800RPM depending on how it is wound.
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Torque1st - I appreciate the suggestions but I'd rather not use pulleys and I don't have a way of driving anything directly off the engine since it's still in the tractor. PTO is really the only output I have available.
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