wheel horse generac alternator

[ricksrj58 273]

i picked up a nice 5000 watt generac alternator model 6511-1 for $60 at centre hall over the weekend.i was told i would need a 12 horse or larger to use it,is that right? it did not have a tractor mount with it so if any one can post a pic or two of the mount and how it adjusts the belt tension i can fab one up. thanks.. 

[WHX?? 48,799]

This stuff came with a 520 I got awhile ago. The bracket on the right appears to get mounted on the front attachmatic mount and it runs right off the pto. I have no idea what the bracket on the left is for. I also have no idea what tensions the belt yet as I have not had the time to play with it yet. At 5 kw a 10 hp should run it but 12 would be better.

What tractor do you plan to use it on?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033]

Have you looked through these?

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?type=downloads_file&q=generator

 

Garry

[ricksrj58 273]

i have a 310-8 i can put it on and use when i get a mount made.i also have a c-81 repowered with a 12 horse kohler but i need to put all the pto parts on it and not sure if i have what i need.

[wheelhorseman 3,211]

Not mine just some pictures that might help you out

[squonk 41,040]

Here's a Gen U Ine Generac on Marvin. with a home made mount. The bolt you see sticking out in the front goes thru a welded on nut for the tension I'll have that Jenny on my C-160 at the show. I  have run it on my 73 12 also.

 

Edited June 6, 2016 by squonk

[ricksrj58 273]

Cool, i will have to look at it.

[Bill Winn 156]

On 6/6/2016 at 6:05 PM, squonk said:

Here's a Gen U Ine Generac on Marvin. with a home made mount. The bolt you see sticking out in the front goes thru a welded on nut for the tension I'll have that Jenny on my C-160 at the show. I  have run it on my 73 12 also.

 

That is a sharp paint job. Well done! I'm the new owner of a c-175 and I think I will put a lot more linen white on mine when I paint it. May I ask, did you body fill and block sand or did you just prime and shoot?

[squonk 41,040]

Just sanded to bare metal. 1 coat of etch primer, and 1 coat of primer sealer.

[cschannuth 3,816]

On 6/6/2016 at 11:56 AM, ricksrj58 said:

i have a 310-8 i can put it on and use when i get a mount made.i also have a c-81 repowered with a 12 horse kohler but i need to put all the pto parts on it and not sure if i have what i need.

I usually run my 3,000W on a 314-8 but my 6.5 HP Predator runs it easily. Plus it will run for hours on a gallon of gas. 

[Handy Don 12,167]

12 minutes ago, cschannuth said:

I usually run my 3,000W on a 314-8 but my 6.5 HP Predator runs it easily. Plus it will run for hours on a gallon of gas.

 

Rule of thumb on generators is 2hp per 1000 watts.

[Gregor 4,846]

On 6/6/2016 at 5:05 PM, squonk said:

Here's a Gen U Ine Generac on Marvin. with a home made mount. The bolt you see sticking out in the front goes thru a welded on nut for the tension I'll have that Jenny on my C-160 at the show. I  have run it on my 73 12 also.

 

 

That is a nice looking set up. I don't know what I would do with a generator, but would like to have one anyway.

[cschannuth 3,816]

6 minutes ago, Gregor said:

On 6/6/2016 at 5:05 PM, squonk said:

 

That is a nice looking set up. I don't know what I would do with a generator, but would like to have one anyway.

You never know when you might need a generator but having the discipline to exercise the engine regularly to make sure it starts when you need it can be a challenge. Having one that is powered by a WH is nice because the tractor gets used regularly so it should start when needed. Plus it can install on any attach a matic tractor. I store my generator on a cheap 4 wheel dolly so it only takes about 60 seconds to roll it in to place, latch it in,  and hook it up. 

[c-series don 8,670]

Here’s my C-121 Automatic with 3000 watt generator 

[Gregor 4,846]

I could buy my wife a 110V electric lawn mower, and follow her around the yard.

[Tuneup 1,433]

With a gen, it's all about the loading. If you are bringing it on a picnic so the kids can keep their phones charged, an old 3HP Briggs would have been enough. The water heater? More power!

[pfrederi 17,676]

2 minutes ago, Tuneup said:

With a gen, it's all about the loading. If you are bringing it on a picnic so the kids can keep their phones charged, an old 3HP Briggs would have been enough. The water heater? More power!

 

I don't ever remember taking a generator on a picnic for that purpose...Times have changed...

I thought kids were supposed to run around and play at a picnic

Edited July 24, 2021 by pfrederi

[Tuneup 1,433]

Definitely! I'm a flip phone owner - no phones on a picnic! That said, could any kids today be without them for more than an hour?

[Handy Don 12,167]

On 7/24/2021 at 9:54 AM, Tuneup said:

Definitely! I'm a flip phone owner - no phones on a picnic! That said, could any kids today be without them for more than an hour?

I'm only good for a few hours max between phone checkups and, frankly, I like having it nearby even if I'm not using it.