I bought a 15K PTO generator. It was used and it had 1 hour run time on it.

Gofast · Apr 17, 2019

I will be using the 50-amp 12K plug that is about right for my tractor.
I should be able to run my welder off this.
I have been looking for a while and I finally was able to pick one up.

I have a 5K gas generator. I will tune it up and sell it. I will be nice not maintaining another gas engine.

I wounder what the run time will be on a tank of fuel.

Sawyer Rob · Apr 17, 2019

That should work out very good for you!

I run my welder off my 15kw pto gen set quite often, I can't even tell it's on a generator.

SR

Gofast · Apr 17, 2019

I made an offer on it Feb 2 they said they would just let is sit there and not sell it for that. I sent message back saying if you change your mind just let me know.
Today I got a message so I was able to get it for $700.

Sawyer Rob · Apr 17, 2019

what brand is it?

Gofast · Apr 17, 2019

It is Harbor freight but they get decent reviews. It is re branded and sold on ebay and other places
I think Sigma Powers makes them.

16 Max Starting/15 Running Watts Tractor-Driven PTO Generator

bullbreaker · Apr 17, 2019

You probably have already but if not check your gearbox oil SAE 90 . First change after break in period i think is 25 hrs .

Gofast · Apr 17, 2019

That is first on the list to change the gear lube. It only has had one hour on it but that lube has to be old so I will just change it.

fried1765 · Apr 18, 2019

Gofast said:
That is first on the list to change the gear lube. It only has had one hour on it but that lube has to be old so I will just change it.

Does unused "lube" deteriorate while just sitting?

Gofast · Apr 18, 2019

The manual says change 25 hours then every 250 hours or every 6 months.
I just want to start with known good lube and moisture could be in there from sitting so long. I don't know that SAE 90 is in there now.
I would not think it would go bad. Think how long gear lube sits in a trucks rear end and still works fine.

Sawyer Rob · Apr 18, 2019

One thing I noticed in the pict. is, there's a toggle switch to go from 120V to 240V. Is that right?

I wouldn't like that at all, as when I'm welding, (240v) I like to be able to pick up my side grinder and use it. (120v) AND, if I have some help I may have them grinding as I weld. Also I may have lights also hooked to the gen set and they are 120v too. I wouldn't want to have to be switching back and forth between voltages...

There's no switch on mine, you can use any or all of it at the same time.

SR