Front mount generator project?

[twoton]

Been thinking about putting a Pincor style generator together. Was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with set ups like this.

Was going to buy or make a front mount like what Xtreem makes;

http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Part...s%20Pincor.htm


Install a generator head from Northern Tool like this;

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...duct_9040_9040

Use a pulley from here;

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-T...ssion/Pulleys/

I already have a 5000 watt Honda generator that I bought 25 years ago that still works great. I paid $1800.00 for that one new. This setup would run me about a grand which is far less, but… In this age of low cost Harbor Freight generators it’s still hard to justify.

http://www.harborfreight.com/engines...iii-68529.html

Would be nice to have it on the Cub as it would be electric start. Good for the Cub to be used more often. They never run as well as they do when they’re used regularly. Nice to be able to drive it around from place to place instead of having to lug the portable around. Would work well with a trailer full of tools behind the Cub.

No automatic throttle control. Don’t think that would work to good for running the house during power outages. Either leave it running WOT or have to go out and throttle up whenever I need power? Don’t like that idea. Have to put it on the 1200. Can’t see running the hydro. Even then it would still be spinning the clutch all the time. Unless I locked the pedal down. Then, how long would the throw out bearing last?

Any thought would be greatly appreciated.

David

[Merk]

My Son and I built this 8 years ago.




It's only 4000 watt alternator that I pick up at an auction for $50.


View from the left side:


I used a mule drive as the mounting bracket to the tractor. The modified mule drive goes on first. The mount that holds the alternator is slid in the square tube on the modified mule drive.

[twoton]

I like it. 4000 watts is plenty for most work. I guess that's the key, re purpose existing/used parts to bring the cost down. Like this;

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/grd/5332271632.html

[Nightow1]

I have been wanting to do something like this for a long time, just haven't found the right one to use.

[twoton]

Right tractor or right gen head?

[Nightow1]

Right Gen. I have the tractors

[Mike McKown]

Originally Posted by twoton

I already have a 5000 watt Honda generator that I bought 25 years ago that still works great.

Nice to be able to drive it around from place to place instead of having to lug the portable around.

No automatic throttle control. Don’t think that would work to good for running the house during power outages. Either leave it running WOT or have to go out and throttle up whenever I need power? Don’t like that idea.

Any thought would be greatly appreciated.

David

You already have a quiet, reliable generator that works and is paid for (?).

It has the AUTOMATIC throttle control and may/may not run your whole house on demand.

I have a 5kw Honda generator that had a wheel kit on it. I just simply fabbed up a tongue and welded it to the generator frame. Just hook it to a cub of your choice, drive it where you want it and your two problems are solved.

About 12 years ago I bought a combo AC generator/arc welder. I believe it has a 14 hp K series Kohler on it. Output maybe 4kw. Don't remember. I do know it worked to power a right angle grinder when I bought it. I also remember I had to adjust the engine rpm to get the voltage right.

It could be up for a trade for the right deal.

[OldSkull]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

.......I also remember I had to adjust the engine rpm to get the voltage right.

A tip for those who never done this before

A cheap way to test and adjust your gen output for a stable 110-120 V 60Hz AC?

Use a Kill-A Watt Meter

[twoton]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

You already have a quiet, reliable generator that works and is paid for (?).

Yeah Mike, what am I thinking? Next thing you know I’ll be buying additional cubs when I already have one that works and is paid for (?). Did I say “one”? Wait a minute,… 1, 2, 3,… I always start to get confused when I get into these big numbers… Better stop drinking, I mean thinking. Affecting my judgement.

Just kidding Mike, I like the convert the stand alone unit to a towable assembly.

The deal here is on occasion I need a generator at work, and sometimes I have to or it is much easier to leave it there, and then still need one at home. Usually storms with extended power outages.

Originally Posted by OldSkull

A tip for those who never done this before

A cheap way to test and adjust your gen output for a stable 110-120 V 60Hz AC?

Use a Kill-A Watt Meter

Thanks OldSkull, that’s a great idea.