bds1984 1,435 #1 Posted June 13 Has anyone here had any experience with a Predator 459 engine? I have the opportunity to acquire one for a song, and possibility of putting one on a WH project, but my hesitation is the 3-amp charging system since I'd be using an electric clutch. Can the charging system capacity be increased? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,639 #2 Posted June 14 2 hours ago, bds1984 said: my hesitation is the 3-amp charging system since I'd be using an electric clutch. A lot of Briggs engines only have a 3amp charging system and many tractors that use them also use an electric PTO clutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,853 #3 Posted June 14 Thought I read in a E pto manual they draw 2.5 amps. Seems too small . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 307 #4 Posted June 14 Predators are good engines overall, cheap quality-ish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #5 Posted June 14 13 hours ago, bds1984 said: Can the charging system capacity be increased? Yes, you can get another charge coil or the kit on fleabay or the jungle site, Youtube has lots of vids on it, pretty easy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,853 #6 Posted June 14 2 hours ago, Blasterdad said: Yes, you can get another charge coil Amazing how much aftermarket stuff you can get for them. Especially in the go kart world. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,435 #7 Posted June 15 On 6/13/2024 at 9:29 PM, Achto said: A lot of Briggs engines only have a 3amp charging system and many tractors that use them also use an electric PTO clutch. I know many B&S engines have a small charging circuit but I'm skeptical that they have an electric clutch if they're built that cheap; why have the added expense of the e-clutch... The last few electric clutches I've replaced drew 4-7 amps of current, but they were on Kohler Commands and Briggs Vanguards with 12-20 amp charging systems. I've stumbled across a few listings for 9-18 amp charging coil systems, and a lot of other performance parts, but this is just exploratory at this point. I'm looking for what experiences people have with the larger Predator engines. My experience with the 212 hemi and non-hemi have been great so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,435 #8 Posted September 25 Next month there will be a 26-amp charging system for this engine. Once that arrives in my hands and installed, I'm considering this set-up for my M18 powered 520H. I will finally be able to run an electric clutch on the PTO and use the hydro-lift system for something other than a dozer blade - OR - possibly powering a GT6000 Craftsman for a trail rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
