front mounted generator

[erwine13b 27]

I'm looking for a front mounted generator, or specs on how to build one of my own. i'm very interested in these, and would love to have one.

[wallfish 16,982]

If you can't find an original,

Pulley mounted generator head at HF. General rule of thumb is 2 hp of engine per 1000 watts but you don't HAVE to use it at full capacity.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=generator+head

You just need to build a platform to hold it.

Edited July 2, 2016 by wallfish

[erwine13b 27]

love it! i saw those, and liked them, but if i cannot find an original wh genny, i would like to build one but i need to find someone that has one to measeure out the mounting plates, mounting etc.

[erwine13b 27]

ok so i got some dimensions, but what i need to find out next is how many rpms a 10 hp kohler puts out at full throttle..... the research continues

 

[wallfish 16,982]

Should be set at 3600 rpm. You can also find cheap tachometers at HF to measure that.

[erwine13b 27]

so how does a tach hook up exactly?

 

[wallfish 16,982]

Just a tool used to measure the RPM.

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-photo-sensor-tachometer-66632.html

or search "tachometer hand held" on ebay for cheaper ones. Some contact, others don't.

Edited July 3, 2016 by wallfish

[erwine13b 27]

ok so i guess its supposedly set from the factory at 3600rpm, my buddy hooked me up with that digital tach, and it varies by 5rpm every once in a while but is right as 3600 for the most part. correct me if im wrong but with a 10hp i should be able to crank out around 5k watts?

18 hours ago, wallfish said:

Just a tool used to measure the RPM.

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-photo-sensor-tachometer-66632.html

or search "tachometer hand held" on ebay for cheaper ones. Some contact, others don't.

 walfish thanks for the great idea, i called my buddy frank aka the tool guy who has everything known to man lol. he hooked me up. thumbs up my friend, and ty for that tip!

[wallfish 16,982]

You're welcome and just glad to be able to help! That's why we're all here and it's part of what makes this forum the best on the entire web.

[stevasaurus 22,706]

Don't forget how much we love pictures when you get this set up. 

[wallfish 16,982]

Sorry I missed the first question and just noticed it,

Yes a 10 HP engine should be good for a consistent 5000 watts from the generator. Measure the PTO pulley and match that to a pulley for the generator so there will be a 1:1 ratio. Any difference in pulley sizes will change the RPM of the generator. 

[erwine13b 27]

ok so im assuming im using the outer pulley on my belt drive, and thats just from seeing pictures. how to i know the size of my pto, like measure lol im a major noob. or does someone already know?

what the size of the pto pulley is i guess i should have clarified .

[mmmmmdonuts 274]

Yes it is the pto pulley that you need to match for a 1:1 on the generator. I don't want to confuse you but here is a pulley calculator size website. http://www.blocklayer.com/pulley-belteng.aspx

This would be used if the pulleys are not the same size. In theory you could run a smaller pulley on the generator if you wanted to run the engine at a lower rpm. The problem is then you would lose some HP (and some kW) of the by not running full throttle. 

Edited July 4, 2016 by mmmmmdonuts

[wallfish 16,982]

If I remember correctly

4" inside groove ?

4.25" outside groove ?

 

 

Edited July 4, 2016 by wallfish

[Wildside 195]

Erwine, I found this last week, it came with a bracket but don't know if it's right Bracket.

[erwine13b 27]

for sale?

[erwine13b 27]

message me please sir

 

[WHX?? 48,760]

Thats an old one and would look cool on the front of an RJ or Suburban!! ...just my   would have to fab a bracket.

What model tractor do you plan on putting one on erwine??

[erwine13b 27]

310-8

 

this one a 310-8