Small diesel on pto generator

r4etired · Sep 10, 2008

I have a 25thou watt pto generator that gets used to frequently in the winter, For the past several years I have used an M to run it. this was due to the fact the govenor on the M would respond to the variable loads and maintain a pretty constant frequency. If I were to replace the M with a 45hp DX 45 would the diesel have the capability to respond to the variable loads on the generator. I know it takes 1.25 hp per 1000 watts but the prm is my concern.

TractormanNC · Sep 10, 2008

IMO the diesel governor should be MUCH more sensitive to changing load than the governor on an M Farmall. Betcha it burns way less fuel too.

Bob M · Sep 10, 2008

I agree with Tractorman - the diesel will provide MUCH better load (frequency) regulation. And it will burn 25-30% less fuel.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 10, 2008

1.341hp per 1kw...round it off to 1.5x25=37.5hp for 25KW. 45HP will take it and run.....

leon · Sep 11, 2008

I use a JD 855 with 3-cylinder Yanmar diesel in it to run my 25 KVA generator. It's a 19 pto hp tractor, and I get by OK. I just can't load the generator to full capacity. It has plenty of capability for standby for my house and well. Of course, there are lots of thing I don't use, like the heat pump and electric stove.

Small diesel on pto generator

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