Electrical question, B2650

[PHPaul]

I checked the WSM but didn't see a direct answer. What is the max output of the alternator on the B2650?

I ask because I'm contemplating running a 2Kw inverter (not at full load, but probably 1500 watts) and I have doubts as to whether the alternator is up to it.

 

[Bee-Positive]

I believe they are 60 amps according to K-Pad.

1500 watts / 90% inverter eff / 12 volts = 139 amps.
Seems awful ambitious.

 

[JasonW]

What model is yours? I’m seeing 14-16 amps for the ROPS dynamo and 40 amp for the Cab alternator model.

What are you thinking of running with the inverter?

 

[Bee-Positive]

I was off a little, the replacement for the B2650HSDC I was looking at is 55 amps.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yep, Too big of an inverter.

 

[PHPaul]

I was hoping to run a corded leaf vac. Not gonna happen. Back to finding a lawn sweeper I guess.

 

[Bruce Amacker]

Our G2160 doesn't list alternator output in the manual either, but measuring it is 37A @ 14.3v.

I'd pass on the inverter.

 

[JasonW]

I was hoping to run a corded leaf vac. Not gonna happen. Back to finding a lawn sweeper I guess.

I’m not familiar with a leaf vacuum, although another idea, just put a small inverter generator on a carryall or similar.

 

[PHPaul]

I’m not familiar with a leaf vacuum, although another idea, just put a small inverter generator on a carryall or similar.

Certainly an option, but an expensive one.

The only reason I'm even remotely interested in gathering the leaves is to compost them. Appearance is not an issue. Every leaf on the place might make a 5 gallon bucketful of compost, so the choices are do it on the cheap, or don't do it at all.

 

[JasonW]

Certainly an option, but an expensive one.

The only reason I'm even remotely interested in gathering the leaves is to compost them. Appearance is not an issue. Every leaf on the place might make a 5 gallon bucketful of compost, so the choices are do it on the cheap, or don't do it at all.

Yes it helps if you already have one.
One year I gathered leaves because I got behind cutting them up as they fell, I just used my zero turn to blow them in several piles and then got them by hand onto a tarp or trailer.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Certainly an option, but an expensive one.

The only reason I'm even remotely interested in gathering the leaves is to compost them. Appearance is not an issue. Every leaf on the place might make a 5 gallon bucketful of compost, so the choices are do it on the cheap, or don't do it at all.

Your other post started out at the patio. Surely you have an outlet available nearby. Sounds like the scope has crept, longer cord? 🫣

 

[PHPaul]

Your other post started out at the patio. Surely you have an outlet available nearby. Sounds like the scope has crept, longer cord? 🫣

The original reason for investing in a leaf vacuum was this monster Maple in the corner between the house and garage. It's now gone due to age and rot. The only leaf-producing trees now are 200+ feet from the nearest outlet so extension cords are impractical.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Certainly an option, but an expensive one.

The only reason I'm even remotely interested in gathering the leaves is to compost them. Appearance is not an issue. Every leaf on the place might make a 5 gallon bucketful of compost, so the choices are do it on the cheap, or don't do it at all.

Coming from down here south of the M-D, I'd say you have 3 options:
1 Mulch them with your mower and let them compost in place. This is what most people around me do, who don't have a lot of trees.
2 Lawn vacuum - seems like a big expenditure for not many leaves, especially since you're not after appearance.
3 Blower/vac - 2-stroke or battery powered might be practical if the leaves collect into smaller areas like flowerbeds. Impractical to vacuum the whole yard.