Hello All:
Not sure if this goes here or in the implements thread. I will try to tailor this to the operating part. I have a L185. Its a great machine, rated a 17 hp and 14 pto hp. I am considering a winco PTO generator. I know the math 2 hp = 1 kw. I know if i bought a 15kw according to the stated specs id only get 7kw out of the generator. I can make that work with the house loads i would be looking at.
The PTO generator asks for 540/515 pto rpm. My tractor has 3 pto speeds. Based on the pto specs (540@2430, 702@2430, and 1000@2430) it looks like it could run the machine at a very modest RPM in PTO2 or PTO3 and obtain the 540/515 required rpm. If i cross multiply I should be around 1870 or 1315. I couldn't imagine that little tractor complains about running at that speed for hours or days!! Any concerns here??
Am i looking at the math and setup the correct way? Has anyone here done this with one of these machines? Mine cranks like a champ, seems dependable as can be, and I DON'T NEED IT FOR STORM CLEAN UP!! It seems like a very viable option. Curious if others have done this with older kubota's - L175 or L185 or smaller ones? I also think these machines are stronger than they are rated for i wouldn't be surprised if I got more out of it than what the sticker suggests. Any experience on that?
Thank YOU for your help on these questions.
Not sure if this goes here or in the implements thread. I will try to tailor this to the operating part. I have a L185. Its a great machine, rated a 17 hp and 14 pto hp. I am considering a winco PTO generator. I know the math 2 hp = 1 kw. I know if i bought a 15kw according to the stated specs id only get 7kw out of the generator. I can make that work with the house loads i would be looking at.
The PTO generator asks for 540/515 pto rpm. My tractor has 3 pto speeds. Based on the pto specs (540@2430, 702@2430, and 1000@2430) it looks like it could run the machine at a very modest RPM in PTO2 or PTO3 and obtain the 540/515 required rpm. If i cross multiply I should be around 1870 or 1315. I couldn't imagine that little tractor complains about running at that speed for hours or days!! Any concerns here??
Am i looking at the math and setup the correct way? Has anyone here done this with one of these machines? Mine cranks like a champ, seems dependable as can be, and I DON'T NEED IT FOR STORM CLEAN UP!! It seems like a very viable option. Curious if others have done this with older kubota's - L175 or L185 or smaller ones? I also think these machines are stronger than they are rated for i wouldn't be surprised if I got more out of it than what the sticker suggests. Any experience on that?
Thank YOU for your help on these questions.