Generator

IAfarmer · #1 01-21-2010, 05:29 PM

My power has been out for almost 24 hours, and now that I am on an acreage, I really should get a generator. Anyone have a design, or know of a desigen to make one of our tractors a portable generator? I know they have one out there, but I doubt I can afford a collectors item.

Rather than buy another motor to maintain, I can put the 1450 or 782 to work powering the house.

Thanks!

Yosemite Sam · #2 01-21-2010, 05:51 PM

Check your local pawn shops and craigslist and see if they have any with bad engines, don't be eager to tell them you are looking for one with a bad engine, it may cause the price to go up.

Then build a bracket to mount it on your quick attach.

cubby · #3 01-26-2010, 10:58 AM

just look here in implaments and attachments, 4000 w gemerator a post from bthein very cool it may give you a good idea or find one one e bay

Merk · #4 01-26-2010, 04:26 PM

I have used this on my camper and at work sites that don't have any electric power:

It is an 4000 watt alternator. The bracket that goes between the tractor and altenator was made by my Son and I.

The alternator was purchase at a auction for $50.

My 149 will run for 1 1/2 to 2 hours on a tank of gas. I will put the 149 and alternator on jack stands and let the rear wheels rotate some. I don't want to rick the rear end oil overheating. Not sure if it helps much.

Yosemite Sam · #5 01-26-2010, 06:45 PM

Merk,

That is a pretty neat set-up.

What is the difference between an alternator and a generator?

dieselsnowmobile · #6 01-27-2010, 08:42 AM

Wikipedia has a good definition of both. Alternators create alternating current, hence the root name alternate. Auto alternators actually use alternating current to charge the batteries (see wikipedia definition). The term generator that we use for generators that create 110/220v for a house, the alternator term should really be used. Generator in its true definition creates direct current.